Hours and Admission

January 1 – February 28, 2025

Visitor center and grounds only. The lighthouse and historic building interiors are closed in the winter.

Hours

Day Hours
Monday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission

Admission is free

 

March 1 – March 31, 2025

The visitor center, fog signal building, and historic grounds are open to visitors with a grounds pass. Access to the lighthouse and keeper's house are only available on the Keeper's Tour.

Hours

Day Hours
Monday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission

Grounds Pass $8 (Free for MNHS members)
Includes access to the visitor center, historic grounds, and fog signal building. 

Keeper’s Tour $25/$20 for MNHS members
Private 60-minute guided tour of the historic site includes lighthouse and keeper’s house.

Children ages 4 and under Free

  • The Keeper’s Tour is offered at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

 

April 1 – May 21, 2025

The visitor center and museum store are open to visitors. The Historic Site is closed, there will be no access to any historic buildings.

Hours

Day Hours
Monday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission

Admission is Free

  • Closed Easter - April 20, 2025
  • Closed April 23 & 24, 2025

 

May 22 – June 22, 2025

The visitor center, fog signal building, and historic grounds are open to visitors with a grounds pass during open hours. Access to the lighthouse and keeper's house are only available on the Keeper's Tour. General Admission available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Hours

Day Hours
Monday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Grounds Pass only)
Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Grounds Pass only)
Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Grounds Pass only)
Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (Grounds Pass only)
Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Admission

Grounds Pass $8 (Free for MNHS members)

General Admission (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday):
Adults: $15
Seniors/Veterans and active military/College Students (ID required): $12
Students (ages 5-17) $8
MNHS members: Free

Keeper’s Tour $25/$20 for MNHS members
Children ages 4 and under Free

  • Keeper’s Tour offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9 am
  • Only tickets for General Admission, Keeper’s Tour, and Special Events can be purchased online
  • Online sales not available for Grounds Pass Tickets
  • All online ticket sales will end the day before at midnight

 

June 23 – October 20, 2025

The visitor center, museum store, and all historic buildings are open. Grounds open only during site hours.

Hours

Day Hours
Monday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Admission

Grounds Pass $8 (Free for MNHS members)

General Admission:
Adults: $15
Seniors/Veterans and active military/College Students (ID required): $12
Students (ages 5-17) $8
MNHS members: Free

Keeper’s Tour $25/$20 for MNHS members
Children ages 4 and under Free

  • Keeper’s Tour offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9 am
  • Only tickets for General Admission, Keeper’s Tour, and Special Events can be purchased online
  • Online sales not available for Grounds Pass Tickets
  • All online ticket sales will end the day before at midnight

 

October 21, 2025 – January 1, 2026

The visitor center, museum store, and all historic buildings are open. Grounds open only during site hours.

Hours

Day Hours
Monday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Admission

Grounds Pass $8 (Free for MNHS members)

General Admission:
Adults: $15
Seniors/Veterans and active military/College Students (ID required): $12
Students (ages 5-17) $8
MNHS members: Free

Keeper’s Tour $25/$20 for MNHS members
Children ages 4 and under Free

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

  • Only tickets for General Admission, Keeper’s Tour, and Special Events can be purchased online
  • Online sales not available for Grounds Pass Tickets
  • All online ticket sales will end the day before at midnight
  • Closed Veterans Day – November 11, 2025
  • Closed Thanksgiving – November 27, 2025
  • Closed December 22 & December 23, 2025
  • Closed Christmas Eve – December 24, 2025
  • Closed Christmas Day – December 25, 2025
  • Open December 26, 2025 – January 5, 2026

 

Holiday schedule

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