II - Fourth Grade Students continue the study of archaeology and view actual artifacts form the lightkeepers' lives. They learn about the handling and preservation of objects from the past. This tour addresses the characteristics of distinct periods in Florida history. Welcome Aboard - Fifth Grade Children find out why a lighthouse was so important to the survival of St. Augustine and learn about the lives and work of the sailors the light served. They also climb to the top of the lighthouse to view the changing coastline.
All children make and take home a nautical craft.
For the safety of student tour groups, we require at least one adult chaperone per six students. If there is lightning, rain or high winds, your group will not be able to climb the tower. If the weather seems uncertain, call the museum for our current conditions. Please remember that the top of the tower and the grounds are open to the elements. For their safety, children must be at least seven years old and four feet tall in order to climb the lighthouse.