Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum dates back to 1859 when it was at first a lightship – a light tower aboard a ship – before becoming a land-based lighthouse. It is still an active guide to navigation of Pensacola Harbor, which is the deepest harbor on the Gulf Coast of the United States. Visitors may climb the 177 steps to the top of the lighthouse, where they will have stunning views over the Gulf of Mexico, the Naval Yard, the three historic forts in the area, and the Pensacola skyline. The Keeper’s Quarters, built in 1869, have been fully restored and operate as The Richard C. Callaway Museum, housing displays about local and lighthouse history, the American Civil War, and maritime history. As the Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum are located on an active Naval Air Station, all adults must present photo identification to enter.

2081 Radford Blvd., Pensacola Naval Air Station, FL 32508, Phone: 850-393-1561

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