St. Simons Lighthouse Museum

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101 12th St
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

The Coastal Georgia Historical Society, founded in 1965, is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich heritage of the coastal area of Georgia. It operates three museums: the St. Simons Lighthouse Museum, the World War II Home Front Museum, and the A.W. Jones Heritage Center, providing visitors with opportunities to explore local history and culture.

Through its diverse programs, community involvement, and volunteer opportunities, the Society strives to maintain a connection with the past while shaping the future for generations to come. Visitors can engage with fascinating exhibits, learn about coastal archaeology, and participate in various educational programs aimed at preserving the region's iconic history.

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Ruben L.
11/3/2025

I recall my very first visit to this museum was in 2017. My first visit was awesome and I had a great time while visiting this museum. There are so many historical memorabilia within this museum...

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Christopher C.
9/22/2024

(Admittedly, this one was about 3 months and change ago. The details are a little hazy.) If you want or need some history as to the who/what/when/where/why of the current lighthouse's existence...

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Lindsay S.
7/21/2025

Our last stop before heading home was the St. Simons Lighthouse. Visiting lighthouses at every beach we go to is kind of a family tradition now we love learning about the history of each one and...

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John B.
7/2/2024

The lighthouse is adjoined by an extremely fancy museum. Not much of a museum, really, but it is an ostentatious building with a gift shop and an intro movie, and a portrait on the wall...

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Susan H.
6/20/2024

This is a small lighthouse with a lot of history. There are a few buildings to explore and in the main body of the lighthouse there is a person that will explain the history and answer any...

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