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
March 1 – April 26, 2024
Visitor center and grounds are open daily, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, to visitors with a grounds pass. Access to the lighthouse and keeper's house are only available on the Keeper's Tour.
(Closed April 23 & 24, 2024)
Admission
Grounds pass
Self-guided tour includes access to visitor center and historic grounds, excludes lighthouse and keeper's home.
$8 / Free for MNHS members (On-site only)
Keeper's Tour
Private 60-minute guided tour of the historic site includes lighthouse and keeper’s house. Offered at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturdays, and 11:00 am on Sundays.
$25 / $20 for MNHS members
Children ages 4 and under: Free
History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
Museums on Us
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.
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.
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-Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center showcases local artists, landscape, and wildlife photographers of the area.
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-Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at a peregrine falcon and other falcon species.
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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.