Hours and Admission

May 5 – 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

  • Due to the ongoing construction project at the site that may impact our offerings, programs are subject to change.

 

May 22 – October 20, 2025

Buildings/Grounds, Visitor Center/Museum Store, Fog Signal Building & Lighthouse 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. Offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9 am

Children ages 4 and under Free

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  • Keeper’s Tour offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 9 am
  • Only tickets for Keeper’s Tour and Special Events can be purchased online
  • Online sales not available for Grounds Pass and General Admission Tickets
  • All online ticket sales will end the day before at midnight
  • Due to the ongoing construction project at the site that may impact our offerings, programs are subject to change.

 

October 21, 2025 – January 1, 2026

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 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)

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 Sundays.

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Museums for All (Free Admission)
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Get tickets

  • 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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