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.
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- Open New Year's Eve (December 31, 2024)
- Open December 26, 2024–January 6, 2025 (including New Year's Day 2025).
Admission
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| 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 under | Free |
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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