Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The Best View in Town! Climb 177 steps up the historic Pensacola Lighthouse for one of the most beautiful views on the Gulf Coast. Built in 1859, the lighthouse is located on board NAS Pensacola. The tower offers stunning views of Pensacola Bay, the Pensacola skyline, and the historic Navy Yard. Please visit our website at www.pensacolalighthouse.org and click "Events" to see what special tours we have available, including our Ghost Hunts and Sunset Tours!
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  • Randy R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Make the climb
    Watching the Blue Angels from the top of the Light House was a Once in a lIfetime experience, though I plan to do it again. I happened to go on a day when some retired Fighter pilots were there and they were fascinating to hear them comment on the Blues and also as they talked "Pilot talk". JC is a great tour guide and made the experience all the better. Be prepared for windy weather up there. Take your binoculars, and hang on tight to your cell phone/camera. Sometimes you get taken by surprise by a "Sneak Attack" and can startle the bejeebers out of you. If you can handle 177, 9 1/2 inch steps, go and do this. The view is spectacular even if you go on a day when the Blues are not flying.
    Visited May 2023
    Written 4 May 2023
  • Candy M
    Calabash, North Carolina155 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautifulf Lighthouse
    We are lighthouse hunters and really wanted to see this lighthouse. It is located on the Pensacola Naval Air Station. We were lucky to be allowed on the base --it was a visitor day. The grounds are lovely, and the lighthouse and buildings are well cared for. The museum is filled with artifacts and items of interest.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 June 2023
  • Thomas N
    Greenville, South Carolina14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum
    We drove from Ft Walton Beach so we could check off another lighthouse visited. It was the day after Labor Day, so it wasn’t crowded. We made the hike up the 177 steps to get to the top for a view of the Gulf Coast, Ft. Pickens, and Ft. McRee.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 September 2023
  • jet126
    Okeechobee, Florida227 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Eye-Level View of the Blue Angels
    We were fortunate enough to get tickets for a Blue Angels practice. It was an incredible experience to be able to watch them fly by at eye level, so close we could feel the rumble of the engines down to our toes and catch whiffs of the jet fuel smell. The 15 slots sell out quickly, but they do take a waitlist. Highly recommended!!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 September 2023
  • Jenny M
    15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth the climb!
    The Pensacola Lighthouse is a national landmark and is a must-see when in Pensacola. We combined it with a visit to the National Naval Aviation Museum the same day. I do think the admission was a little pricey at $9.50 a person, but the museum is free, so it evens out. The climb to the top is a workout, but it's worth it. The view is incredible!
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 January 2024
  • MNDoodles
    Stillwater, Minnesota689 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    177 historic steps to an extraordinary view
    It’s fantastic the public is still permitted to climb to the top of this historic lighthouse and be rewarded with a breathtaking view. Admission is under $10 and well worth it. The handrail is sticky but for safety use it going both up and down. Wash hands afterwards in the gift shop restrooms. The gift shop is great with many fun items for kids and adults. Lighthouse is across the street from the Naval Aviation Museum. We stopped at the lighthouse after a day at the museum and had plenty of time to walk to the top. Even if you can’t walk up, the lighthouse grounds and museum are excellent.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 February 2024
  • Kimberly Martin
    Pensacola, Florida3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have so many bucket lists since moving to Pensacola...this lighthouse was one of them. I have never visited any before
    We climbed the whole lighthouse, my husband and myself. I saw many others turning back. I don't know if it's the height or the physical extertion of climbing 177 stairs to the top, but we made it and the view was amazing. The wind was extreme, but we had already pre-booked one of the haunted tours for this same lighthouse in October. We're ready to get scared for Halloween after our lovely day today. Truthfully, though we had already booked the haunted tour and just wanted to see where we were going during the day. Best day, after winter, with lovely temperatures. The views were so beautiful. Everyone should visit the tallest lighthouse in Florida located on the Naval Air Station, Pensacola FL. It was a beautiful day and our expectations didn't disappoint. My first time every seeing a lighthouse in person. I'm moved with every new experience we get to encounter here in Pensacola, FL.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 February 2024
  • allifromWI
    West Bend, Wisconsin292 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice to visit, even when the view isn't at its best
    Sadly, it was really foggy the day we visited, but I'm still glad we went. The grounds were beautiful and the museum had a lot of great history and a little fun science. The lighthouse has 177 9.5" stairs (normal is 7"), so it's not the easiest climb, but it's not the hardest I've ever done. I will have to go again next time I'm in the are when the weather cooperates more.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 6 March 2024
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allifromWI
West Bend, WI292 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
Sadly, it was really foggy the day we visited, but I'm still glad we went. The grounds were beautiful and the museum had a lot of great history and a little fun science. The lighthouse has 177 9.5" stairs (normal is 7"), so it's not the easiest climb, but it's not the hardest I've ever done. I will have to go again next time I'm in the are when the weather cooperates more.
Written 6 March 2024
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Kimberly Martin
Pensacola, FL3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
We climbed the whole lighthouse, my husband and myself. I saw many others turning back. I don't know if it's the height or the physical extertion of climbing 177 stairs to the top, but we made it and the view was amazing. The wind was extreme, but we had already pre-booked one of the haunted tours for this same lighthouse in October. We're ready to get scared for Halloween after our lovely day today. Truthfully, though we had already booked the haunted tour and just wanted to see where we were going during the day. Best day, after winter, with lovely temperatures. The views were so beautiful. Everyone should visit the tallest lighthouse in Florida located on the Naval Air Station, Pensacola FL. It was a beautiful day and our expectations didn't disappoint. My first time every seeing a lighthouse in person. I'm moved with every new experience we get to encounter here in Pensacola, FL.
Written 24 February 2024
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Patricia Y
Lee's Summit, MO19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Very well taken care of. Great place for a family. Have Cornhole game, exhibits and knot tying. The lighthouse climb is challenging.
Written 12 February 2024
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Shelly W
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
This is an amazing experience! Beautifully maintained and helpful, knowledgeable staff. Take the time to visit this special place!
Written 10 February 2024
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MNDoodles
Stillwater, MN689 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
It’s fantastic the public is still permitted to climb to the top of this historic lighthouse and be rewarded with a breathtaking view. Admission is under $10 and well worth it. The handrail is sticky but for safety use it going both up and down. Wash hands afterwards in the gift shop restrooms. The gift shop is great with many fun items for kids and adults. Lighthouse is across the street from the Naval Aviation Museum. We stopped at the lighthouse after a day at the museum and had plenty of time to walk to the top. Even if you can’t walk up, the lighthouse grounds and museum are excellent.
Written 1 February 2024
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Jenny M
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
The Pensacola Lighthouse is a national landmark and is a must-see when in Pensacola. We combined it with a visit to the National Naval Aviation Museum the same day.
I do think the admission was a little pricey at $9.50 a person, but the museum is free, so it evens out. The climb to the top is a workout, but it's worth it. The view is incredible!

Written 21 January 2024
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jet126
Okeechobee, FL227 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We were fortunate enough to get tickets for a Blue Angels practice. It was an incredible experience to be able to watch them fly by at eye level, so close we could feel the rumble of the engines down to our toes and catch whiffs of the jet fuel smell. The 15 slots sell out quickly, but they do take a waitlist. Highly recommended!!
Written 13 September 2023
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Thomas N
Greenville, SC14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
We drove from Ft Walton Beach so we could check off another lighthouse visited. It was the day after Labor Day, so it wasn’t crowded. We made the hike up the 177 steps to get to the top for a view of the Gulf Coast, Ft. Pickens, and Ft. McRee.
Written 7 September 2023
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BrucenStephanie S
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
There was a storm coming in but they were very attentive and let everyone know before they wanted to go up that is lightning was close the tower was closed. We very much enjoyed the museum
Written 10 July 2023
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kerrih442018
Selkirk, NY461 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Solo
All the signage and the website say all you need is a valid ID. This is not entirely true. I had my passport. I had lost my license while traveling from New York State. They refused to admit me onto the base because I did not have a valid drivers license in hand. This is something they could have easily done a record check on. Annoyed.
Written 19 June 2023
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