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# St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

Home Amy Gress 2026-06-22T15:41:54-04:00 Our Mission READ MORE The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to its mission to discover, preserve, present and keep alive the stories of the Nation’s Oldest Port® as symbolized by our working St. Augustine Lighthouse. GET TICKETS Visit the Museum during this winter season of Tides, Tidings, and Trees to discover Lighthouse Illuminations! Lighthouse Illuminations READ MORE The St. Augustine Lighthouse is the front porch light for our community. Everything we do at the Museum saves our maritime heritage. Preserving History READ MORE We offer programs with a purpose, sharing original research and preserving our historic site and artifact collections to exemplary standards. Artifact Conservation READ MORE We offer authentic and enjoyable experiences! Our Museum focuses on quality, diversity and respect for our visitors. Authentic Experiences READ MORE Making a Difference Step up and make a difference! Our members, volunteers and donors help our nonprofit Museum meet its mission and support maritime education. A Lighthouse & So Much More Hands-on activities and exhibits, daily programs, Heritage Boatworks and nature trails complete your Museum adventure. READ MORE Before You Climb Find out what you need to know about climbing the historic, 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse. READ MORE Education, Archaeology & Collections Shipwreck discoveries, summer camp programs and preserving archival documents are some of the important ways the Museum gives back to the community. READ MORE Get Involved Step up and make a difference. Members, volunteers, and donors help the nonprofit St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum meet its mission to discover, preserve, present, and keep alive the stories of the Nation’s Oldest Port™. READ MORE Explore Our History Learn about 500+ years of maritime history at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. From the first, wooden, watch tower in the late 1500s to the current St. Augustine Light Station, built from 1871-1874, discover the importance of these aids-to-navigation. READ MORE Keep the Light Shining As a nonprofit organization, you make a difference with every admission, donation, membership and gift shop purchase. Your support helps us keep the light shining! It allows us to discover new stories through research and archaeology, preserve historic structures and objects, present stories through exhibitions and educational programs and keep maritime heritage alive with traditional wooden boatbuilding and support of other maritime folk arts. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! SHOP NOW