School Groups Visiting the Lighthouse

If your are bringing a group of more than 10 people you will need a scheduled time. You should allow an hour and a half for the visit.

It is important you come at your scheduled time. Volunteers and staff have planned for your arrival. Please call if you are going to be late.

Guided Tours

Guided Tours are available for groups of twenty five or more. It is likely a volunteer will greet your group when you arrive. The earlier you make your reservation the better. The Lighthouse stands 154 ft. high, there is no elevator. Groups of children need 2 adults for every 10 children.

Safety and Rules

We are commiteed to preserving our site. We want to share it with generations to come. Please help us by following these rules:

• No backpacks
• No Gum
• Food and drink is not allowed
• No Alcohol

Reservations and Cost

COST: Group rate is $5.00 per person.

TO MAKE A RESERVATION: Call Beth Hodges at (912) 786-5801

CAR PARKING: Parking is free next to the Lighthouse. Your group leader can check in at the gift shop, pay, and get wrist bands.

COACH AND BUS PARKING: You can not park next to the Lighthouse. You can drive through the circle drive at the Museum and get wrist bands. The City will allow coach and bus parking in the North Beach Parking lot. It is required that you turn the motor off whilst parked. Look for the "North Beach Parking" signs. For more information call Tybee Island Parking Services at (912) 786-4573. Charges may be as high as $7 per bus or coach.

 

 

Educational Material

Download and print educational documentation on the Light Station and Museum. The Tybee Island Light Station will not provide this information once you arrive. You will need to download and print all copies necessary for your group. You may make as many copies as you need. The documentation will be provided in different formats for your convenience. These are large document files. To obtain a free MS Word viewer, go to Microsoft.com and download the free viewer here. Files are self-extracting zip files that are executable.

Lighthouse Education manual MS WORD
Lighthouse Education manual MS WORKS

Museum Education manual MS WORD
Museum Education manual MS WORKS