Information for Visitors
Visiting Hours
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.
Tickets include admission to the complete Light Station and the Tybee Museum in Battery Garland
Prices
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
For more information please call (912) 786-5801
The lighthouse and catwalk are subject to closure when adverse weather conditions occur.
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 St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Years Day.
Hours subject to change, specifically on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
No BACKPACKS of any size allowed on the grounds. Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times. Bathing suits must be covered.
The lighthouse may close without warning due to adverse weather conditions.
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.
Ticketing Options for Your Visit
Come One, Come All
Tickets include admission to the complete Light Station and the Tybee Museum in Battery Garland
Adults: $12
Seniors (62+): $10
Children (6-17): $10
Children (5 and under): Free
Groups (10 people or more) with a reservation: $10
Military (Must present ID): $10
Coast Guard (Must present ID): Free
For more information please call (912) 786-5801
The lighthouse and catwalk are subject to closure when adverse weather conditions occur.
Safety
Shirt & Shoes Required. Bathing suits must be covered
Not Allowed on the Site:
Backpacks
Drinks (except water)
Food
Gum
Pets
Smoking/Vaping
Tripods (any size)
Monopods
Beach Towels
Extra Large Purses or Beach Bags
Large Rigid Camera Bags
Weapons
Drone Policy
Drones are allowed to be flown over the site outside of operating hours. That means drones are not alowed to fly over the light station and museum every day except for Tuesdays, from 9AM-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?
Drones are 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.
Are Pets Allowed?
No. Only ADA 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
Support Our Museum
Support the Tybee Island Light Station & Museum
Your contribution will help the Tybee Island Light Station and Museum continue to provide the best possible service to the public. Your contribution will help with the continued preservation of the site and the education of our visitors.