Tag: Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum

Lighthouse story time for children

October 2, 2025
Staff Report
Community, Events

Families enjoyed a cozy evening at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum last Thursday during the Barrier Island Parks Society’s “Lighthouses & Lullabies.” Children arrived in...

Lighthouses & Lullabies at Port Boca Grande Lighthouse

August 25, 2025
Staff Report
Community, Events, News

The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) will host Lighthouses & Lullabies on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum. The free family...

Summertime Museum Hopping at Port Boca Grande, Maritime Museum

The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum and the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum are open for business this summer, which can be the best time for visits. Stop in with your friends and...

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse reopens after hurricane closure

The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) will reopen the historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse and Museum at Gasparilla Island State Park on Monday, May 5 after nearly eight months of closure due to...

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Lantern Room open for tours

November 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Barrier Island Parks Society is making history again at The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum. Beginning November 1 thru April 30, BIPS will host climb tours to the top...

It’s time to light the Lighthouse!

December 9, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT All are invited to celebrate the annual lighting of the Lighthouse with Christmas lights, live entertainment, appetizer and more. The date of the event is Saturday, Dec. 10. Gates...