Commonly asked questions and resources
General Questions
Weekdays, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. UF Holidays not included.
Self-guided tours weekdays from 11AM – 3PM. UF Holidays not included.
Please visit the donation page on our website to make a gift.
The lighthouse is managed by the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National wildlife Refuges and is open to the public 4-5 times throughout the year. Find the annual open house dates on the Cedar Key Welcome Center or the Friends of Refuges websites. Access to the island permitted by private boats or local tour boats.
No, but there are several options in the area. Visit the Cedar Key Chamber website for more information.
Wet Lab
Yes, there is a daily fee for using the Wet Lab. Please fill out a request form outlining your project.
K-12 Educational Program
Yes. See the price list for K-12 groups. Invoices are sent after the trip happens.
Maximum of 27 students, Minimum of 8 students. Must include 3 Teachers/Chaperones.
Some activities are best suited for littles only, and some are great for any age!
Trawling includes a boat ride and is always a highlight of any trip. If your group wants to get their feet wet (literally), be sure dress accordingly for pulling the Seine net! All activities however can be adapted to fit your group.
For elementary/middle school groups, we recommend the following activities: Trawling, Seining (wet!), Fish Dissection, Shoreline Resiliency, Marine Food Webs & Scavenger Hunt, or Water Quality Monitoring.
For high school groups, we recommend the following more advanced activities: Trawling, Seining (wet!), Fish Dissection, or Water Quality Monitoring.
No.
You will have the opportunity to reschedule or cancel your trip.
Meeting Facilities
We currently do not have a cost for the small conference space on the second floor. This space is ideal for groups less than 10.
There are internal / external rates for the third floor classroom. This space is ideal for groups of more than 10 people. See the price list for meeting facilities use.
Many places do not deliver but you may be able to pick up from the following restaurants: Steamers, 83 West, Tony’s Seafood, Cedar Key Pizza & Subs, Market at Cedar Key, 1842 Coffee Shop, Island Room Restaurant & Sand Bar, or 2nd Street Café.
Yes, there are six outlets available in the pavilion.
Yes, the pavilion has four square picnic tables that seat up to 28 people total.
Yes. There are two wheelchair accessible spots on the picnic tables.
Yes, visitors can access the “UF Guest” free Wi-Fi.
Trips to SKML
The lighthouse is managed by the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National wildlife Refuges and is open to the public 4-5 times throughout the year. Find the annual open house dates on the Cedar Key Welcome Center or the Friends of Refuges websites. Access to the island permitted by private boats or local tour boats.
Please see the price list for day trips and overnight trips. Invoices are sent after the trip happens.
If you would like a captained day trip without use of SKML, please fill out a request form and let us know the area of interest in the comment box at the end of the form.
No, but there are several options in the area. Visit the Cedar Key Chamber website for more information.
Yes.
There are a total of 26 beds in the light station.
No, tents are currently prohibited.
No.
No, fresh drinking water is provided by the Captain.
Yes, there is one inside the lightstation, one outside the lightstation, and one inside the Lab.
No. There are screened windows and doors that allow a cross-breeze throughout the lightstation. In colder months, plan accordingly by packing thermal sleeping bags, extra blankets, warm clothing, etc.