Mission: To Preserve, Present and Keep alive the history of the Nation's first settlement.
The Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum offers climbing tours of the landmark 1859 lighthouse. The Lighthouse, situated on Pensacola Bay across from the Naval Aviation Museum, offers indoor and outdoor history exhibits, gift shop, Light of the Moon Tours, Ghost Hunts, weddings and special events. All proceeds benefit the restoration and repair of the Pensacola Lighthouse.
As an active aid to navigation, the 1000 watt bulb is magnified by the First Order Fresnel Lens to be seen up to 27 miles out to sea.
Open 10:00am to 5:30pm Monday - Sunday
Children must be 7 years old or 44 inches tall to climb the tower stairs. Smaller children cannot be carried. Open-backed (e.g., flip-flops) or spike-heeled shoes are NOT permitted on the tower stairs.
Admission: Adults: $6; Children 7-12, 65+, and Active Military $4
Visit www.lighthousereservations.org or click the Star under our cover photo to book special tours, such as the Light of the Moon or the Blue Angel Practice tours. Private tours and events can be arranged. Please email: Info@PensacolaLighthouse.org
Base Entry Requirements and Driving Regulations are detailed in our Notes section on our Timeline