St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

05/29/2026

Not all treasure is gold! 🏴‍☠️ Our gift shop is stocked with NeeDoh squishies and Dumplings, fun little treasures that are perfect for young pirates, explorers, and adventurers. Stop by and find your next favorite piece of loot!

05/29/2026

Bring the spirit of pirate adventure home with our Pirate & Treasure Museum t-shirts. Perfect for swashbucklers, treasure hunters, and anyone who loves the legends of the high seas.

05/26/2026

Tattoo Tuesday. Every mark tells a story—on the high seas, ink meant luck, loyalty, and survival. If you would like to have your tattoo shared on Tattoo Tuesday, post your tattoo to Instagram and use the hashtag .

05/25/2026

Blackbeard’s reign of terror came to an end in 1718 off the coast of North Carolina, where he was killed in battle after years of piracy that made him one of the most feared names on the seas. According to legend, he endured multiple gunshot wounds and over 20 cutlass injuries before finally falling in combat.

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

Tattoo Tuesday. Every mark tells a story—on the high seas, ink meant luck, loyalty, and survival. If you would like to have your tattoo shared on Tattoo Tuesday, post your tattoo to Instagram and use the hashtag .

05/15/2026

Blackbeard’s power did not come from a single ship; it came from the fleet he commanded. At the height of his reign, Blackbeard led a small but formidable group of vessels that allowed him to control trade routes and overwhelm his targets.

At the center was the Queen Anne's Revenge, backed by smaller ships that could scout, chase, and surround enemy vessels. This combination of strength and speed made his fleet especially dangerous, giving him the ability to strike quickly and disappear just as fast.

05/13/2026

Meet Jack Beam — local artist and Pirate & Treasure Museum legend! His stunning artwork now lives on in this magic color-changing mug, bringing St. Augustine’s history to life with every pour. A true honor for a true talent.

05/11/2026

In May 1718, Blackbeard did something few pirates ever dared. He blockaded an entire port. Off the coast of Charleston, his fleet stopped ships from entering or leaving, turning one of the busiest colonial harbors into a standstill.

But this was not just about gold. Blackbeard used fear and control to his advantage, capturing ships and demanding medical supplies as ransom. For days, the city was at his mercy.