Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum
Product ID: 61573
Supplied by: Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum
Climb through time and learn all about the history of Hilton Head Island at the Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum! You will explore the history of the island and lighthouse as you climb up the levels which showcase rare historical artifacts from the island and learn about the nine phases of Hilton Head’s history. The museum and lighthouse are a must-see while visiting Hilton Head Island.
Highlights
- Travel through different levels of lighthouse exploring the history of Hilton Head and Coast Guard Exhibit.
- Browse the Lighthouse gift shop: Gifts for Everyone in the Family: From apparel and books to authentic models and unique souvenirs, we are sure to have a keepsake to remember your trip to Hilton Head Island or the perfect gift for someone special in your life.
What's included
- Amazing views at the top are waiting!
- Children 5 and under are free.
Additional Information
Open daily 10am until sundown.
Cancellation policy
If you need to make changes or cancel reservation, you will need to do so no later than 24 hours in advance.
Know before you go
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Overview
Just over five decades old, the red-and-white-striped Harbour Town Lighthouse serves not only as a beacon to the many ships that reside in our Yacht Basin but also as a landmark that has come to symbolize Hilton Head Island to people all over the world. With the addition of the Lighthouse Legends Tour in 2001, we were able to transform this icon into an informative, educational, and fun experience for all!
Our mission is to ensure that all of our visitors have a memorable experience that they will cherish for years. With the addition of the Lighthouse Legends Tour in 2001, we were able to transform this icon into an informative, educational, and fun experience for all! In addition to the historical lighthouse tour, we proudly offer one of the most unique gift shops on Hilton Head Island, featuring one the largest collections about lighthouses in America. Not only are we a beacon for travelers, we are also a beacon for charity! In order to thank the community that has supported us for so long, we annually donate a portion of all admission fees to various local charities. Over the past 26 years, we’ve donated over $150,000 to various charities and we continue to raise money for the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s!
COAST GUARD EXHIBIT
We are proud to host the Coast Guard Exhibit at the Harbour Town Lighthouse Museum. The exhibit features a 16-foot hand-built scale model of the “Eagle,” a historic 295-foot cutter that serves as a seagoing classroom of the Coast Guard cadets. The museum is the first of its kind in the United States and showcases examples of coast guard missions both domestic and foreign.
