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About St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
Who's ready to learn a piece of history? Kids - we see your hands up!
Back in the late 1500s, there was a Spanish watchtower that stood in St. Augustine - giving us the site of the oldest, permanent aid to navigation in North America. Then, in the late 1800's, a new structure was built, giving us the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum.
The Lighthouse is St. Augustine's oldest surviving brick structure, and today the site is restored to colors and materials used the year 1888 - so you can see a glimpse into it's amazing past.
The St. Augustine Lighthouse rises 165 feet above sea level and contains 219 steps that are climbed by families just like you - just imagine the views!
Kids really can learn all about the history with the historic 1876 Keeper's House exhibits, and also come face to face with artifacts from real shipwrecks!
There are also super fun things to do with the kids at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum!
They have Tiny Clues Interactive Archaeology Activity at 10am and 4pm daily, as well as a behind the scenes history, shipwrecks and boatbuilding tour a number of times a day!
Those active kids will also love time in the shipyard play area, and for those active families you can spend some time in nature enjoying the Maritime Hammock Nature Trails
Top off that experience with a super spooky Ghost Tour or a Sunset/Moonrise tour if you want to really make the most of your experience!
History really does come to life at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum!
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Suggest editAdults $14.95
Children $12.95 (Under 12 years or over 44")
Free Under 44" in height
Last Update 2023
Discount Seniors $10.95
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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum FAQ’s
Doing our bit
The museum is a non-profit that uses admission to preserve the history and structure of the lighthouse.
I’m Hungry! Can I get food at St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum?
There is a Keepers Cafe for all those rumbling tummies!
Any top tips when visiting?
Don't miss the Shipyard Play Area for those kids!
Does St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum have a gift shop?
They have a gift shop with apparal, gifts, books, DVDs, toys and more!
Teachers corner
Each year, the museum introduces over 53,000 school age students to marine sciences and maritime history through camp programs, specialty tours, interactive exhibits, historic boat building, on-line exhibitions, outreach programs, family visits, school tours, and programing scholarship
Is St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum fully accessible?
There is handicapped parking, a wheelchair ramp on the first floor of the Keeper's House, and additional documents for those who can't make the second floor
Any additonal information?
The Dark Of The Moon Ghost Tour is $24.95, and the Sunset / Moonrise Tour is $30
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