Historic light station featuring a climbable tower, restored keeper’s quarters, and exhibits on maritime navigation and coastal heritage.
General Information
Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Fees:
Adults (13+): $12
Children (6–12): $6
Children under 6: Free
Children (6–12): $6
Children under 6: Free
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed
Closest cities with hotels:
St. Simons Island, GA (0 mi)
Brunswick, GA (12 mi)
Brunswick, GA (12 mi)
Seasons:
All year
Location:
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Website:
How to Get There
From Savannah, GA (85 mi): Take I-95 S to GA-25 Spur S toward St. Simons Island, continue on Kings Way, then turn right onto Beachview Dr to reach the museum.
Overview
The St. Simons Island Lighthouse is one of only five surviving light towers in Georgia and still an active aid to navigation. Built in 1872 to replace an earlier structure destroyed in the Civil War, it stands 104 feet tall with a 3rd order Fresnel lens whose beam reaches 23 miles out to sea.
What to See
- Climb 129 steps to the top for views of the Golden Isles, Jekyll Island, and the mainland
- Keeper's Dwelling museum: a restored Victorian home with interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, and period rooms showing a 19th-century keeper's family life
- Video presentation and museum store
The site is operated by the Coastal Georgia Historical Society.
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