05/31/2026
We've been listening.
For the past week, guests have been walking through our newly restored House of Refuge, exploring the fresh exhibits, and experiencing The Tempest.
The comments have been remarkable.
Some visitors have lingered in the exhibits longer than expected. Others have returned with friends and family because they wanted someone else to experience it. Many have told us they had no idea how dramatic, dangerous, and extraordinary life along this coastline once was.
After nearly a year of restoration, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing people connect with the stories that have lived within these walls since 1876.
If you haven't visited recently, come see what's new. Explore our reimagined exhibits, discover artifacts you may have never noticed before, and step into The Tempest to experience the power of the ocean and the tranquility of our marine life below.
History feels different when you're standing inside it.
House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar
Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
House of Refuge Admission Fee
$12 for adults
$10 for seniors 65+
$8 for youth 6-12
Complimentary for children 5 and under.
Complimentary for veterans and active service US military with proper ID.
Combo House of Refuge/Elliott Museum
$30 for adults
$26 for seniors 65+
$16 for youth 6-12
Complimentary for children 5 and under.
Complimentary for veterans and active service US military with proper ID.
