Lighthouse grounds and parking lot are closed from sunset to sunrise every day.
Hours and Admission
March 1 – May 14, 2019
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
$5 adults and children ages 5-17; maximum $20 per family. Members free.
May 15 – October 31, 2019
| 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 | $10 |
| Seniors (65+) Active military and veterans College students |
$8 |
| Children ages 5-17 | $6 |
| Children ages 4 and under | Free |
| MNHS Members | Free |
History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
November 1 – December 31, 2019
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.
2019 Holiday schedule
Open
- New Year's Day (January 1, 2019)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 21, 2019)
- Presidents' Day (February 18, 2019)
- Memorial Day (May 25, 2019)
- Independence Day (July 4, 2019)
- Labor Day (September 2, 2019)
- Veterans Day (November 11, 2019)
- Day after Thanksgiving (November 29, 2019)
- Day after Christmas (December 26, 2019)
- New Year's Eve 2019 (December 31, 2019)
Closed
- Easter (April 21, 2019)
- Thanksgiving (November 28, 2019)
- Christmas Eve 2019 (December 24, 2019)
- Christmas Day (December 25, 2019)
Special offers
6th Grade Minnesota History Pass
Find out how your 6th grader can visit MNHS sites free with a 6th Grade Minnesota History Pass.