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.
Hours
April 27 – October 21, 2024
| 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 |
| Sunday | 10:00 am-6:00 pm |
- Keeper's Tour offered Friday-Sunday at 9:00 am
- Conquering the Cliff Tour offered daily at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
- Last admission sold at 5:45 pm
Admission
| Grounds Pass | $8 Free for MNHS members (On-site only) |
| General Admission | |
| Adults | $15 |
| Seniors Veterans and active military College students (ID required) | $12 |
| Students (ages 5-17) | $8 |
| MNHS members | Free for MNHS members |
| Keeper's Tour | $25 $20 for MNHS members |
| Conquering the Cliff Tour (Begins July 1, 2024) | $20 $15 for MNHS members $15 for children |
| Children ages 4 and under | Free |
| Blue Star Families (Armed Forces Day - Labor Day) | Free general admission (On-site only) |
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Getting here
3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd.
Two Harbors, MN 55616
splitrock@mnhs.org
218-226-6372
Free parking for Historic Site visitors during site hours only. A State Park vehicle permit is required during off hours.
See an award-winning film, explore the exhibits, and visit the museum store.
Get a glimpse of lighthouse life in this remote and spectacular setting.
Comprised of 25 acres, the Split Rock Lighthouse historic site also includes the original fog signal building, oil house, and one of the original homes occupied by a lighthouse keeper and his family.
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.
Upcoming events
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-Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases landscape and wildlife photographers and artists of the area. -
-Come spend an evening with the community at Split Rock Lighthouse! -
-Join author Travis Zimmerman and illustrator Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik during North Shore Community Night.