Around Town · Sanibel

Pioneer Landmarks & Historic Places

Pioneer settlements, historic homes and museums.

Places to visit

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village

Nine relocated historic buildings telling Sanibel's story from the Calusa and Spanish eras through pioneer island life.

950 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957

Hours: Season hours Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., mid-October–April; closed to the public until October 15, 2026.

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Self-guided and docent-led tours with an orientation video; admission $20 adults, $10 ages 6–18. The museum reopens for the season on October 15, 2026 — confirm the schedule before visiting.

Sanibel Lighthouse at Lighthouse Beach Park

Sanibel's 1884 cast-iron lighthouse, viewed from the surrounding public beach park.

110/153 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957

Hours: Beach park dawn–dusk

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Exterior viewing and photography from Lighthouse Beach Park; the tower is not open for public tours. Parking $5/hour or accepted permits. The fishing pier remains closed until further notice.