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    Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum

    192 Reviews
    #1 of 3 Museums in Boca Grande
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    880 Belcher Rd, Gasparilla Island State Park, Boca Grande, FL 33921
    Open today: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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    “Good Place to Visit”

    My wife and I along with our friends were visiting the beach area there and they have a Lighthouse... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    cwillini
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    New Lenox, Illinois
    “Loved this place ”

    What an amazing museum that was full of Boca Grande history. We enjoyed chatting with the... read more

    Reviewed July 8, 2018
    A1shopper
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    Upstate New York
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    • Very good37%
    • Average5%
    • Poor1%
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    “interesting displays”(5 reviews)
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    About
    The beautiful Port Boca Grande Lighthouse sits at the Southern most tip of Gasparilla Island and is located within Gasparilla Island State Park. The oldest building on the island was built in 1890 and saw five Lighthouse Keepers and their families...more
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    Hours Today: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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    Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
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    880 Belcher Rd, Gasparilla Island State Park, Boca Grande, FL 33921
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Good Place to Visit

    My wife and I along with our friends were visiting the beach area there and they have a Lighthouse museum there. The first time we went there it was close, but the second time we went there it was open. Very interesting place to check...More

    Thank cwillini
    BIPS0060, Manager at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you for visiting our historic lighthouse museum and gift shop. We hope you enjoyed your visit and come back soon!

    Reviewed July 8, 2018 via mobile
    Loved this place

    What an amazing museum that was full of Boca Grande history. We enjoyed chatting with the volunteers who run this museum and loved the gift shop. Great views and photo ops from the outside porch.

    Thank A1shopper
    BIPS0060, Manager at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum, responded to this reviewResponded July 9, 2018

    Thank you for visiting the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum and Gift Shop. We hope you had a wonderful time and that you visit us again soon.

    Reviewed May 26, 2018
    Nice Lighthouse to view and take a tour inside.

    We visited this Lighthouse on the last weekend of April, because this was the yearly Lighthouse tour. We were able to go inside and climb the 40 stairs to the top and climb out a window and take in the view. The beach here is...More

    Thank Carly M
    Reviewed May 17, 2018 via mobile
    Lighthouse visit.

    Fun and beautiful location. Take the time to visit. We even saw manatees near the shore. Nice break in the pool beach routine.

    Thank janice b
    BIPS0060, Manager at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum, responded to this reviewResponded May 24, 2018

    Thank you for visiting the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum. We hope you visit again soon!

    Reviewed May 17, 2018
    History

    A fun stop and interesting history that is documented in their museum. Nice little gift shop and fun to watched the fishing boats rock and roll in a big fishing area on the point.

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    BIPS0060, Manager at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum, responded to this reviewResponded May 24, 2018

    We appreciate you visiting us at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum & Gift Shop. We hope you enjoyed it and will visit us again soon!

    Reviewed April 30, 2018
    Lighthouse and beach are beautiful

    The last time we were here the beach had eroded and it was a sheer drop to the Gulf. This year is was all redone and the beach is back to it's former beauty. you can come on to the beach and walk a good...More

    Thank Beth H
    BIPS0060, Manager at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum, responded to this reviewResponded May 1, 2018

    Thank you for your lovely review. We hope you enjoyed your visit to the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum.

    Reviewed April 17, 2018
    Surprised

    Learned a lot about the history of the area that I would not have know. Very easy visit lists to learn.

    Thank fjmccarl
    BIPS0060, Manager at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum, responded to this reviewResponded April 18, 2018

    Thank you for visiting the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum. We hope you are able to visit with us again soon!

    Reviewed April 13, 2018 via mobile
    Small museum

    Mostly information, very few items artifacts on display. Small rooms made for difficult traffic flow. Great locationMore

    Thank Kathy K
    BIPS0060, Manager at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum, responded to this reviewResponded April 16, 2018

    Thank you for visiting historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and Museum. As the oldest structure on Gasparilla Island, built in 1890, its rooms are small leaving little room for large collections. It was built as a Principal Keeper's dwelling not as a museum. That being...More

    Reviewed April 8, 2018
    Great place

    Lovely architecture and fantastic views. Small museum that shows some of the local history, worth a visit

    Thank petertabberer
    BIPS0060, Manager at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum, responded to this reviewResponded April 9, 2018

    Thank you for visiting the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum. We hope you enjoyed your visit and thank you for your wonderful review!

    Reviewed April 4, 2018 via mobile
    Where It All Began

    At the end of the 8 mile road is where you will learn how Gasparilla’s story began. The museum resides on the top level of a two story beach-house. No entry fee required. Although shirts and non sandy feet are a requirement. Small mementos are...More

    Thank John L
    BIPS0060, Manager at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum, responded to this reviewResponded April 16, 2018

    Thank you for your review - we hope you enjoyed your visit to the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum. While we do not charge admission to the museum, we do have donation boxes in place. Donations and the sales from our gift shop help our...More

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    Diane R
    April 15, 2017|
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    There are 15 steps from ground level up to the lighthouse porch. There is an operating elevator on ground level that will also take you up to the porch. The museum and gift shop are located on porch level. I hope that... More
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