Children's Museums

Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum

Name: Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum
Address: 2639 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, Pompano Beach, FL, US
Telephone: (954) 242-3988
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (171 reviews)

📍 2639 N Riverside Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

📞 (954) 242-3988

🌐 www.hillsborolighthouse.org/museum

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11 AM–3 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–3 PM
Thursday	11 AM–3 PM
Friday	11 AM–3 PM
Saturday	11 AM–3 PM
Sunday	11 AM–3 PM

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About Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum

Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum is a children's museum in Pompano Beach, FL. The Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum offers selective lighthouse tours available only on select Saturdays or Sundays, requiring membership for access to the actual lighthouse structure. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 171 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Lighthouse Museum
Location: Roy L. Rogers Family Park, Pompano Beach
Hours: Daily 11am-3pm (10am-3pm on tour days)
Membership: Required for lighthouse tours

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum offers selective lighthouse tours available only on select Saturdays or Sundays, requiring membership for access to the actual lighthouse structure
⭐The museum operates 7 days a week from 11am-3pm with extended hours (10am-3pm) on tour days, providing consistent public access to historical exhibits and photographs documenting how the Hillsboro Inlet's appearance has changed over the years
⭐The museum features an inlet webcam as one of its primary exhibits, allowing visitors to view real-time conditions of Hillsboro Inlet

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Plan lighthouse tours in advance by checking the schedule - they're only available on select Saturdays or Sundays and require membership. Call (954)942-2102 to confirm tour dates before your visit.
💡Bring a picnic lunch or plan to explore nearby shops - the inlet area is clean and beautiful with plenty to see, making it ideal for spending several hours at the location.
💬Download the Passport app before arriving to pay for parking - this is required and will save time upon arrival.
🕐Visit on a tour day (select Saturdays/Sundays) when extended hours are available (10am-3pm) rather than regular weekday hours (11am-3pm) to maximize your time exploring the historical exhibits and inlet views.
💡Bring children to enjoy the small playground on-site and use the clean facilities. The Instagram-worthy lighthouse views and historical photos make it family-friendly, especially for locals looking for a nearby outing.