This wonderful museum is located on St. Simons Island, one of the four barrier islands that make up the Golden Isles of Goergia. The historic site consists of four structures including an 1872 brick lighthouse and keeper's dwelling designed by architect Charles Cluskey, an 1890 oil house, and a Victorian gazebo. The Museum contains exhibits on the history of the St. Simons lighthouse and the way of life of a turn-of-the-century lighthouse keeper and his family. The Museum Store features coastal Georgia publications and unique lighthouse related items. The operational lighthouse is under the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard.
Location:
The Museum and Lighthouse are located in The Village at 101 12th Street, St. Simons Island; which is 15 miles by car from I-95 at Brunswick, Georgia ( or 5 miles from U.S. 17 in Brunswick ). Crossing the St. Simons Causeway to KIngs Way; turn right on Mallory Street; next turn left on Beachview Drive, and right onto 12th Street.
Hours:
Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm Sun. 1:30-5pm. Closed selected holidays.
Admission:
Admission fee charged. Group rates for school and special tours require a reservation. Call (912) 638-4666, write P.O. Box 21136, St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522-1136
Proceeds from admissions are used to preserve our maritime past for the future. The keeper's dwelling is owned by Glynn County and all structures are maintained and operated by the Coastal Georgia Historical Society.
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