Located in Pensacola, Florida, the Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum offers visitors a chance to explore maritime history and enjoy …
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Mar 1, 2025
177 steps, history, and cute simple museum. Nice climb and scenic view nice, also has small scenic walk on the outside. The young ladies inside were wonderful.Full review by Kerri K
Feb 26, 2025
It was built out of brick on top of a granite foundation in 1859. Lighthouse was struck by lightning in 1874, melting metal fixtures throughout the lighthouse. It was found the lightening rod was de…Full review by K I
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
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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I can’t say. MI’m retired military so of course that gets me on bases. I would suggest you call or text the security office at the base.
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 …
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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