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
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Keepers Tour
- Saturday (starts October 26) at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. only. (Limit of 10 people per tour)
- Sunday 11 a.m. (Limit of 10 people per tour)
Admission
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| Grounds Pass Includes access to the visitor center, historic grounds, and fog signal building. | $8 Free for MNHS members (Tickets available on-site only) |
| Keeper's Tour Private 60-minute guided tour of the historic site includes lighthouse and keeper’s house. | $25 $20 for MNHS members |
| Children ages 4 and under | Free |
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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.
What to see and do
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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-Experience Split Rock Lighthouse like the keepers and their families did. -
-'Tis the season to learn about winter living at Split Rock Lighthouse and the Christmas traditions of the 1930s -
Please check the seasonal hours for each site at mnhs.org/visit.
Free Admission Days are great opportunities to visit historic sites and museums at no cost to you.