Come for the view, stay for the story
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Split Rock Lighthouse
Come for the view, stay for the story
Hours
April 30 – October 24, 2022
Open daily, 10:00 am–6:00 pm.
The site will close at 4:00 p.m. on September 18, 2022.
The Lighthouse Tower will be closed on September 20 and 21 for maintenance. Grounds Passes will be available.
Getting here
3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd.
Two Harbors, MN 55616
splitrock@mnhs.org
218-226-6372
Map & directions
Admission
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Grounds Pass | $8 Free for MNHS members (On-site only) |
|
General Admission |
$12 |
| Keeper's Tour | $25 $20 for MNHS members |
| Children ages 4 and under | Free |
| Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day - Labor Day) |
Free general admission (On-site only) |
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History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
Museums on Us
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
Grand Views Tour
Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
Sat., Oct 1, 2022, 8:30 am - 11:00 am
$35/MNHS members save 20%
Photography at the Rock
Featuring Dawn LaPointe
Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
Sat., Oct 1, 2022, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Regular site admission
Featured event
Featured event
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting
Thu., Nov 10, 2022, 10:00 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 at 4:30 pm, we light the Split Rock Lighthouse beacon.
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.
