Information
Prices - 2024
Adults: $12
Seniors (62+): $10
Children (6-17): $10
Children (5 and under): Free
Groups (10 people or more) with a reservation: $10
Girl Scout Troop w/ Reservation: $10/pp
Military (Must present ID): $10
Coast Guard (Must present ID): Free
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Prices - 2025
Adults: $14
Seniors (62+): $12
Children (6-17): $12
Children (5 and under): Free
Groups (10 people or more) with a reservation: $12
Military (Must present ID): $12
Coast Guard (Must present ID): Free
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For more information please call (912) 786-5801
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The lighthouse and catwalk are subject to closure when adverse weather conditions occur. No refunds.
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Mon: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Tues: CLOSED
Wed: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Thu: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Fri: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Sat: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Sun: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Last Ticket at 4:30PM.
Grounds close by 5:30PM.
Closed Savannah's St. Patrick's Parade Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Years Day.
Hours subject to change. On Christmas Eve & Christmas Day last ticket is sold at 12PM & grounds close by 1PM.
No BACKPACKS of any size allowed on the grounds. Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times. Bathing suits must be covered.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times while visiting our sites.
Free parking is available at the lighthouse for those purchasing tickets. Parking limit is 2 hours maximum. When you are finished with your tour you must move you vehicle to the public lot across the street to make room for our incoming guests.
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Tickets include admission to the complete Tybee Island Light Station and the Tybee Museum in Battery Garland
The lighthouse may close without warning due to adverse weather conditions.
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Safety
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Shirt & Shoes Required. Bathing suits must be covered
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Not Allowed on the Site:
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Backpacks​
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Drinks (except water)
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Food
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Gum
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Pets
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Smoking/Vaping
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Tripods (any size)
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Monopods
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Beach Towels
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Extra Large Purses or Beach Bags
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Large Rigid Camera Bags
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Weapons
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Drone Policy​
Drones are not allowed to fly over the Tybee Island Light Station and Museum on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays during the hours of 9AM to 5:30PM.
FAQ
How Many Steps?
178. There is a platform every 25 steps with a resting area and a viewing window.
Is There An Elevator?
No
Will I Have to Wait in Line?
Possibly. For safety purposes we must limit the amount of people allowed in the lighthouse at one time. This means that during peak times there can be a line to get into the lighthouse.
What's Your Drone Policy?
Due to safety concerns drones are only allowed to be flown over the site outside of operating hours. That means Wednesday-Monday from 9AM-5:30PM drones are not allowed over the light station and museum.
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Please have your license and registration with you when flying your drone.
Are Pets Allowed?
No. Only ADA service animals are allowed.
Directions from I-16 going through Downtown Savannah:
Getting Here
Follow I-16 E to Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard in Savannah.
Take exit 167A for Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Turn right onto W Bay St
Merge onto US-80 E/Islands Expy
Continue on Islands Expy
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for US-80 E and merge onto US-80 E/Islands Expy
Continue to follow US-80 E
Turn left onto N Campbell Ave
Turn left onto Van Horne Ave
Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Meddin Dr
Continue onto Meddin Dr
Destination will be on the left