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Field Trips: Split Rock Lighthouse
Experience the sights and history behind this signature Minnesota landmark while learning about the region and technology that made such a marvel a necessity.
Self-guided experience
A visit to Minnesota’s most recognized landmark challenges students to learn through exploration. We recommend groups begin with the 13 minute film, The Story of Split Rock Lighthouse.
Chaperone led groups can explore Split Rock’s buildings and landscape at your own pace.
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Visit the Lighthouse to get a close look at the original lens.
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Hear the fog horn in the Fog Signal Building.
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Explore the Keeper’s House to learn about life at Split Rock.
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Learn more about the people and history of Split Rock in the Visitor Center Exhibits.
Groups are welcome to visit the Gift Shop. Students must be accompanied by an adult.
Already booked?
Here is all you’ll need to know to Prepare for Your Field Trip!
Split Rock Lighthouse
3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd
Two Harbors MN, 55616
Available Year Round
- Fall: Monday - Friday
- Winter: Monday, Thursday, Friday
- Spring: Monday - Friday
- Summer: Monday - Thursday
Recommended visit length: 90 minutes
Cost
- $8 per student
- $80 minimum group fee
- District staff FREE
- One free adult per ten students. Additional chaperones invoiced at student rate.
Admission costs are for anyone age 4 and over. Memberships and 6th grade passes are not valid on field trips.
Enhance your field trip
Add time to your experience to explore the nearby state park!
Visit the Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, which is managed by the MN DNR. Explore the shoreline below the Lighthouse, or reserve the Trail Center for your lunch by calling 218-595-7625 or email SplitRockLthouse.StatePark@state.mn.us
Academic standards
All programs support state of Minnesota academic standards in social studies.
Summer programming
During a self-guided experience at Split Rock Lighthouse, students have the opportunity to see the lighthouse up close. In addition, they can explore the exhibit hall and restored keeper’s house to discover what it was like for keepers to live and work in an isolated location.
Highlights :
- 13-minute film, The Story of Split Rock Lighthouse
- Explore exhibit hall and restored keeper’s house
- Climb the lighthouse stairs to see the original 3rd order Fresnel lens
Summer 2027 reservations open February 2027.
Scholarships
See if you’re eligible for scholarships or discounts, and apply on our Scholarships and Subsidies Page.
Billing and cancellation
No payment will be accepted the day of the field trip. All schools will be invoiced after their trip based on the projected attendance numbers provided by the lead contact 14 days prior to the scheduled visit. To avoid fees, cancellations must be received 14 days before your trip.
For more information see our Program Policies.
Questions?
Please contact our staff at fieldtrips@mnhs.org or schedule an appointment. All booking requests must be submitted through our Request Form.