Hours and Admission

2022 North Point Lighthouse Open Hours & Tour Fees
Public Hours – no reservation needed
- Saturdays and Sundays year-round from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
- CLOSED: April 17, July 3, July 23/24, September 24, December 25
The fees for public tours are:
- $8 Adults
- $5 Adults 65+
- $5 Children & Students (with ID)
- Free Children under 4
- Free to active and former military
Discover how the lighthouse served the Great Lakes maritime industry. See artifacts and exhibits about the ships that sailed Lake Michigan. Learn about the keepers who maintained the lighthouse. Climb the 74-foot tall tower for a spectacular 360° view of Lake Park, Lake Michigan and downtown Milwaukee.
Climbing the Tower
Must be at least 5 years old and at least 38 inches tall to climb the tower.
There are 84 steps and a ladder to reach the lantern room at the top of the tower.
Group Tours
$10 per person or $100 minimum – whichever is greater
Make a reservation by calling 414-332-6754 or keeper@northpointlighthouse.org
Education or Scout Groups
Throughout the year we work with homeschooled and traditional school groups, Girl and Boy Scout troops, and the Urban Ecology Center. As with our Group Tours, we will tailor your visit based on your needs. Our docents can make suggestions or answer questions about your particular purpose for the visit and make special arrangements so that you can accomplish what is required for your curriculum or badge. Admission is $8 per person.
Lunch & Learn (only available for larger groups)
1½ hours Monday–Thursday
Lighthouse Museum lunch & tour: $25 per person or $750 – whichever is greater.
Make a reservation by calling 414-332-6754 or keeper@northpointlighthouse.org
Please Note
Museum is handicap accessible, however the tower is not.
2022 North Point Lighthouse COVID-19 Safety Plan says that masks are optional.
Down payment required to hold date for Group Tours and Lunch & Learns. Payments are non-refundable.
Non-Profit 501c3 Discount: 15% (no discount on Lunch & Learn)
Contact: keeper@northpointlighthouse.org or call 414-332-6754