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Help us restore the 1876 Keepers' House
for future generations.
Your donation makes all the difference.

Preserving History

People Standing on Top of St. Augustine Lighthouse

Our Mission

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.

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Visit the Museum during this winter season of
Tides, Tidings, and Trees to discover
Lighthouse Illuminations!

Lighthouse Illuminations

The St. Augustine Lighthouse is the front porch light
for our community. Everything we do at the
Museum saves our maritime heritage.

Preserving History

We offer programs with a purpose, sharing original
research and preserving our historic site and
artifact collections to exemplary standards.

Artifact Conservation

We offer authentic and enjoyable experiences!
Our Museum focuses on quality, diversity and
respect for our visitors.

Authentic Experiences

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.

Before You Climb

Find out what you need to know about climbing the historic, 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse.

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.

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™.

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.

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!

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