Hours and Admission

Grounds pass

This self-guided experience gives you access to the visitor center, historic grounds, and fog signal building. A printed visitor guide and onsite signage will lead you around the site, highlighting history and trails to historic buildings. (Does not include access to the lighthouse or keeper's house).

Keeper's Tour

Experience the site like the keepers and their families did and immerse yourself in their stories. This private 60-minute guided tour of the historic site includes the lighthouse and keeper’s house, plus general grounds access. Limit of 10 people per tour. This tour is offered Saturday (starts October 26) at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.

Hours

Day Hours
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
  • Closed on Thanksgiving (November 28, 2024)
  • Closed December 22-25, 2024
  • Open New Year's Eve (December 31, 2024)
  • Open December 26, 2024-January 6, 2025 (including New Year's Day 2025).

Admission

 Cost
Grounds Pass
Includes access to the visitor center, historic grounds, and fog signal building.
$8
Free for MNHS members
(On-site only)
Keeper's Tour
Private 60-minute guided tour of the historic site includes lighthouse and keeper’s house. 
$25
$20 for MNHS members
Children ages 4 and underFree

Beginning October 26, the Keeper's Tour is offered at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturdays, and 11:00 am on Sundays.

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