Split Rock Lighthouse

An aerial view of Splitrock Lighthouse with a sunset in the background. The water is very blue.
Address
3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd.
Two Harbors, MN 55616 United States Get Directions
Phone 218-226-6372
Website https://www.mnhs.org/splitrock
Behold 1000 watts of ship-stopping power! Experience the sights, the history, and the technology behind Split Rock Lighthouse, a signature Minnesota landmark anchored on the rocky coast of Lake Superior. Join MNHS in commemorating the SS Edmund Fitzgerald each year on the anniversary of its sinking in Lake Superior. Share a moment of reflection as the lighthouse shines for the 29 mariners lost on that fateful day in 1975 — and all those who have perished on Lake Superior. Buildings/Grounds, Visitor Center/Museum Store, Fog Signal Building & Lighthouse open only during site hours. Free parking for Historic Site visitors during site hours only. A State Park vehicle permit is required during off hours.

Events at this venue

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  • Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Shawn Malone

    Split Rock Lighthouse 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN, United States

    September at the Rock celebrates the wonder of Lake Superior—by day, by night, and under the stars. We are proud to feature Shawn Malone, a landscape photographer and visual artist whose work has been inspired by the Lake Superior region for more than 25 years. After moving from Chicago to Marquette, Michigan, Shawn found both her home and her artistic calling along the shores of Lake Superior. Since then, she has dedicated her career to capturing the ever-changing beauty of this remarkable landscape—from rugged coastlines and dramatic weather to the brilliant colors of the aurora borealis and the quiet brilliance of the night sky. Best known for her immersive aurora and night sky photography, Shawn creates images and time-lapse films that reveal the beauty of the natural world in ways often hidden from the naked eye. Her work invites viewers to slow down, look up, and experience the wonder that...

    $8 – $15

  • Book Signing: “Walking My Ancestors’ Path” by Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik

    Split Rock Lighthouse 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN, United States

    Artist and author Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik visits Split Rock Lighthouse to sign copies of his newest book, Walking My Ancestors' Path: A Collection of Paintings and Stories, including Ojibwe translations by Manidoo Ma’iingan. Sam is a direct descendant of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. His award-winning artwork has been widely exhibited. He lives in Duluth, Minnesota. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the museum shop.

    Free

  • Edmund Fitzgerald: A Great Lakes Memorial

    Split Rock Lighthouse 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN, United States

    This annual event commemorates the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the total loss of the 29 crew members aboard on November 10, 1975. It is also a time to reflect on the memory of all lives lost on the Great Lakes. The lighthouse, fog signal building, and visitor center will be open for visitors. Guides will welcome visitors and provide historic site and shipwreck information. Throughout the day, visitors can watch a film about Edmund Fitzgerald in the visitor center, or join a guided tour exploring the history of Fitzgerald's final voyage. At 4:15 pm, the lighthouse will temporarily close while the names of the crew are read to the tolling of a ship’s bell, with a rendition of the Naval Hymn. Following the ceremony, the beacon will be lit, and the tower will be open again to tour until close at 6 pm. Be sure to bring...

    $8 – $20

  • Christmas at the Lighthouse Tours

    Christmas at the Lighthouse Tours
    Split Rock Lighthouse 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN, United States

    ’Tis the Season—to Step Back in Time! Celebrate the holidays with a glimpse into winter life at Split Rock Lighthouse and discover Christmas traditions from the 1930s. Join a guided tour of the keeper’s home, help us decorate for the season, and learn how families celebrated the holidays nearly a century ago. As part of the experience, guests can create a vintage-style ornament to hang on the keeper’s Christmas tree or take home as a keepsake. It’s a festive way to start a new family tradition! **NOTE**: The tours take place from 10:30 AM - 11;30 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, and 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays except on 12/25

    $10 – $20

  • Christmas at the Lighthouse Tours

    Christmas at the Lighthouse Tours
    Split Rock Lighthouse 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN, United States

    ’Tis the Season—to Step Back in Time! Celebrate the holidays with a glimpse into winter life at Split Rock Lighthouse and discover Christmas traditions from the 1930s. Join a guided tour of the keeper’s home, help us decorate for the season, and learn how families celebrated the holidays nearly a century ago. As part of the experience, guests can create a vintage-style ornament to hang on the keeper’s Christmas tree or take home as a keepsake. It’s a festive way to start a new family tradition! **NOTE**: The tours take place from 10:30 AM - 11;30 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, and 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays except on 12/25

    $10 – $20

  • Christmas at the Lighthouse Tours

    Christmas at the Lighthouse Tours
    Split Rock Lighthouse 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN, United States

    ’Tis the Season—to Step Back in Time! Celebrate the holidays with a glimpse into winter life at Split Rock Lighthouse and discover Christmas traditions from the 1930s. Join a guided tour of the keeper’s home, help us decorate for the season, and learn how families celebrated the holidays nearly a century ago. As part of the experience, guests can create a vintage-style ornament to hang on the keeper’s Christmas tree or take home as a keepsake. It’s a festive way to start a new family tradition! **NOTE**: The tours take place from 10:30 AM - 11;30 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, and 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays except on 12/25

    $10 – $20

  • Christmas at the Lighthouse Tours

    Christmas at the Lighthouse Tours
    Split Rock Lighthouse 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN, United States

    ’Tis the Season—to Step Back in Time! Celebrate the holidays with a glimpse into winter life at Split Rock Lighthouse and discover Christmas traditions from the 1930s. Join a guided tour of the keeper’s home, help us decorate for the season, and learn how families celebrated the holidays nearly a century ago. As part of the experience, guests can create a vintage-style ornament to hang on the keeper’s Christmas tree or take home as a keepsake. It’s a festive way to start a new family tradition! **NOTE**: The tours take place from 10:30 AM - 11;30 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, and 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays except on 12/25

    $10 – $20

  • Christmas at the Lighthouse Tours

    Christmas at the Lighthouse Tours
    Split Rock Lighthouse 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN, United States

    ’Tis the Season—to Step Back in Time! Celebrate the holidays with a glimpse into winter life at Split Rock Lighthouse and discover Christmas traditions from the 1930s. Join a guided tour of the keeper’s home, help us decorate for the season, and learn how families celebrated the holidays nearly a century ago. As part of the experience, guests can create a vintage-style ornament to hang on the keeper’s Christmas tree or take home as a keepsake. It’s a festive way to start a new family tradition! **NOTE**: The tours take place from 10:30 AM - 11;30 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, and 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays except on 12/25

    $10 – $20