Come for the view, stay for the story
Face masks are encouraged at MNHS historic sites and museums. Details.
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)
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) |
Become an MNHS member!
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.
Featured event
Featured event
The Keeper’s View: Bringing History to the Surface
Sun., Jul 31, 2022, 6:30–10:00 pm
The Keeper’s View event returns for a second year. Join us for an evening featuring the experts on shipwreck mapping, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Choose from a 7:00 pm or 8:00 pm lecture when purchasing your ticket. The Split Rock beacon will be lit from 9:00–10:00 pm.
Upcoming events
Grand Views Tour
Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
Sat., Aug 20, 2022, 8:30 am - 11:00 am
$35/MNHS members save 20%
Photography at the Rock
Featuring Adam Bjornberg
Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
Sat., Aug 20, 2022, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Regular site admission
Grand Views Tour
Split Rock Lighthouse, Two Harbors
Sat., Sep 24, 2022, 8:30 am - 11:00 am
$35/MNHS members save 20%
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.
