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6th Grade Minnesota History Pass
Find out how your 6th grader can visit MNHS sites free with a 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass.
Hours and Admission
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
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Museums for All (Free Admission)
Museums on Us
- 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
- Due to the ongoing construction project at the site that may impact our offerings, programs are subject to change.
- Closed April 12, 2025 for staff training.
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 available on the Keeper's Tour and 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
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Museums for All (Free Admission)
Museums on Us
- 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
- Due to the ongoing construction project at the site that may impact our offerings, programs are subject to change.
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
Become an MNHS member!
Museums for All (Free Admission)
Museums on Us
- 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
- 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.
Become an MNHS member!
Museums for All (Free Admission)
Museums on Us
- 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