Come for the view, stay for the story
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Split Rock Lighthouse
Come for the view, stay for the story
Hours
May 1 – October 25, 2021
Open daily, 10:00 am–6:00 pm
The site will close at 5:00 pm on September 23 and October 9, 2021.
Admission
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Grounds pass Self-guided tour includes access to visitor center and historic grounds. |
$8 per person Free for MNHS members (On-site only) |
| General admission Self-guided tour of historic grounds and all buildings. |
$12 adults $10 seniors, veterans and active military, college students (ID required) $8 students (ages 5-17) Free for MNHS members |
| Keeper's Tour Guided tour of historic grounds and lighthouse. Offered daily at 9:00 am, with an additional 5:00 pm tour as available. |
$25 per person $20 for MNHS members |
| Children ages 4 and under | Free |
| Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day - Labor Day) |
Free general admission (On-site only) |
Last admission ticket sold at 5:30 pm. Lighthouse and keeper's house close at 5:45 pm.
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History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
Behold 1000 watts of ship-stopping power! Experience the sights, the history, and the technology behind this signature Minnesota landmark anchored on the rocky coast of Lake Superior.
What to see and do
What to see and do
Start at the visitor center
See an award-winning film, explore the exhibits, and visit the museum store.
Historic buildings
Explore the restored keeper's house, oil house, and the fog signal building.
Upcoming events
Photography at the Rock
Featuring Photographer Katie Mumm
Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
Sat., Sep 25, 2021, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Regular site admission
Archaeology Day at Split Rock Lighthouse
Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
Sat., Sep 25, 2021, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Regular site admission
Photography at the Rock
Featuring Photographer Roxanne Distad
Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
Sat., Oct 9, 2021, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Regular site admission
Featured Event
Featured Event
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting
Wed., Nov 10, 2021, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
This annual event commemorates the 1975 sinking of the freighter USS Edmund Fitzgerald, and the loss of her 29 crew members. Following a ceremony, we light the Split Rock Lighthouse beacon. For those unable to attend the event, a portion of the beacon lighting will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube.
Included with general admission, MNHS members free.
The most dangerous piece of water in the world
The most dangerous piece of water in the world
A November gale that wrecked nearly 30 ships in 1905 prompted this rugged landmark's construction. When the U.S. Lighthouse Service completed Split Rock Light Station in 1910, it soon became one of Minnesota's best known destinations.
Nestled in a Minnesota State Park, Split Rock Lighthouse is one of the most photographed and visited spots in the state, with a drama-filled history and breathtaking Lake Superior views. If you haven't visited lately, now is the time to pay homage to a true North Shore icon.
