Pensacola Florida Lighthouse

Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

www.pensacolalighthouse.org
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Located in Pensacola, Florida, the Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum offers visitors a chance to explore maritime history and enjoy …

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Jan 4, 2025
The Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum in Pensacola, Florida is a must stop on a clear day. Go ahead and climb up the 177 steps to the top of the lighthouse for a wonderful view of the Gulf coas…Full review by 2TravelersMn
Nov 27, 2024
I love lighthouses and this one did not disappoint! Free to get close and personal, beautifully decorated for Christmas! Also very well maintained, both the buildings and the groundsFull review by spsmjj
Jul 11, 2024
The museum is on a military base. You need a military ID, a state star ID or a birth certificate and social security card to enter the base.Full review by Leah H
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Climbing the 177 steps to the top of the Pensacola Lighthouse brings you to a vantage point 191 feet above sea level. From there, yo…
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No trip to Pensacola is incomplete without a visit to the fourth tallest brick lighthouse in the country. Built in 1859, this 160-foot landmark …
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Is there an age limit on touring the lighthouse?
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Children must be 44" tall or 7 years old in order to climb the stairs of the lighthouse.
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Answer by Brian M · Sep 4, 2021
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Website makes reference to “Trusted Traveler”. Do the current security restrictions allow entry for those with Global Entry …
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Website makes reference to “Trusted Traveler”. Do the current security restrictions allow entry for those with Global Entry status since we been vetted thru security check?
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Due to the incident they only allow those with department of defense issued identification access to the base where the lighthouse is located. I am an active duty spouse so I had …
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Due to the incident they only allow those with department of defense issued identification access to the base where the lighthouse is located. I am an active duty spouse so I had no issues. Global entry is great for traveling but will not be accepted at the gate unfortunately.
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I am from Missouri will I need more than a driver license for my ID
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Just a drivers license go to west gate to get a pass for all three sites on the base naval museum/light house/fort
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we will have a toddler with us when we visit. I noticed that the site says no holding children while climbing the stairs. I …
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we will have a toddler with us when we visit. I noticed that the site says no holding children while climbing the stairs. I imagine the older kids would get tired and say please carry me but what about the babies? can we carry them or will one person in the party have to be left behind to watch her while everyone else goes up the stairs?
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Unfortunately children cannot be carried up; it's a Coast Guard regulation and a safety issue. Like you stated, what most guests do is take turns climbing; one or more in your party stays …
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Unfortunately children cannot be carried up; it's a Coast Guard regulation and a safety issue. Like you stated, what most guests do is take turns climbing; one or more in your party stays with the child/children while the others climb and then they switch. We look forward to your visit! Thank you for contacting Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum.
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Do you have to book a tour or can you just show up and be able to guide yourself?
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The Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum is all self-guided so you can visit at your own pace. We look forward to your visit!
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