The Pacetti Hotel Museum will be closed on Saturday April 11, 2026 for a private gathering. The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse will be open for normal operations from 10 AM – 6 PM. Thank you!
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Led by an expert museum docent, this guided tour experience invites guests to explore the rich maritime history of Florida’s tallest lighthouse and learn about the dedicated keepers who once lived and worked at the light station. Visitors will journey through the restored keepers’ dwellings, discover historic artifacts, and gain insight into the vital role […]
Join us for our monthly event: Climb to the Moon!
On this guided tour, you’ll explore restored rooms, period furnishings, and fascinating artifacts that bring the hotel’s past to life. Learn about the Pacetti family, the growth of Ponce Inlet, and how this waterfront inn played a role in Florida’s early tourism and coastal history. Included with regular admission. No reservation required
The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse will present Spring Homeschool Days on Tuesday March 31st and Tuesday April 7th from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM! This is a day of educational workshops and fun activities for homeschool students ages 7-12 centered around the theme of Rewind and Unwind: 1900s Family Fun at the Lighthouse Workshops will include... Music […]
Join us on Thursday, April 9th at 11:00 AM at the Pacetti Hotel Museum for a special concert with the New Smyrna Beach Dulcimer Society. The New Smyrna Beach Dulcimer Society has been making “sweet music” since 2013, playing and promoting mountain dulcimers and other acoustic instruments. Their music spans everything from Celtic reels and […]
On this guided tour, you’ll explore restored rooms, period furnishings, and fascinating artifacts that bring the hotel’s past to life. Learn about the Pacetti family, the growth of Ponce Inlet, and how this waterfront inn played a role in Florida’s early tourism and coastal history. Included with regular admission. No reservation required
On this guided tour, you’ll explore restored rooms, period furnishings, and fascinating artifacts that bring the hotel’s past to life. Learn about the Pacetti family, the growth of Ponce Inlet, and how this waterfront inn played a role in Florida’s early tourism and coastal history. Included with regular admission. No reservation required.
Step into the brilliant world of lighthouse illumination during this month’s Walk & Talk Tour—The Science of Light. Join a Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Tour Guide to explore the fascinating technology and innovation that helped mariners navigate safely for more than a century. Learn how Fresnel lenses revolutionized lighthouse illumination, discover the mechanics behind the beacon’s […]
On this guided tour, you’ll explore restored rooms, period furnishings, and fascinating artifacts that bring the hotel’s past to life. Learn about the Pacetti family, the growth of Ponce Inlet, and how this waterfront inn played a role in Florida’s early tourism and coastal history. Included with regular admission. No reservation required
Discover the fascinating maritime and social history of Florida’s lighthouses during Florida Lighthouse Day. Climb to the top of Florida’s Tallest Lighthouse and enjoy family-oriented workshops, hands-on activities, guided tours, and kids-crafts between 10:30am and 2:30pm. All activities are provided free of charge with your regular paid admission!
