Lighthouse grounds and parking lot are closed from sunset to sunrise every day.
Hours and Admission
January 1 – February 29, 2020
Visitor center and grounds only. The lighthouse and historic building interiors are closed in the winter.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
Admission
Free. Parking in the lot requires a state parks pass or daily parking fee.
March 1 – May 8, 2020
The lighthouse and/or visitor center may be closed during a weather emergency.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
Admission
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Adults | $12 |
| Seniors (65+) Veterans Active military* College students |
$10 |
| Children ages 5-17 | $8 |
| Children ages 4 and under | Free |
| MNHS Members | Free |
| *Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day - Labor Day) |
Free (On site only) |
History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
May 9 – October 31, 2020
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 10:00 am-6:00 pm |
| 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 |
Admission
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Adults | $12 |
| Seniors (65+) Veterans Active military* College students |
$10 |
| Children ages 5-17 | $8 |
| Children ages 4 and under | Free |
| MNHS Members | Free |
| *Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day - Labor Day) |
Free (On site only) |
History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
November 1 – December 31, 2020
Visitor center and grounds only. The lighthouse and historic building interiors are closed in the winter.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
The lighthouse will be open from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm on November 10, 2020, for the Edmund Fitzgerald memorial beacon lighting.
Admission
Free (except special event on November 10, 2020). Parking in the lot requires a state parks pass or daily parking fee.
2020 Holiday schedule
2020 Holiday schedule
Open
- New Year's Day (January 1, 2020)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20, 2020)
- Presidents' Day (February 17, 2020)
- Memorial Day (May 25, 2020)
- Independence Day (July 4, 2020)
- Labor Day (September 7, 2020)
- Veterans Day (November 11, 2020)
- Day after Thanksgiving (November 27, 2020)
- Day after Christmas (December 26, 2020)
- New Year's Eve 2020 (December 31, 2020)
- New Year's Day 2021 (January 1, 2021)
Closed
- Easter (April 12, 2020)
- Thanksgiving (November 26, 2020)
- Christmas Eve 2020 (December 24, 2020)
- Christmas Day (December 25, 2020)
Special offers
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