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Upcoming Tours & Events

Walk to the end of the south pier and climb to the top of the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse!

Our volunteers open the lighthouse for tours a few times a year, sharing the history of the lighthouse and our restoration efforts to hundreds of eager guests.

We are always recruiting volunteers for tours and other events!

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT

Watch visitors' eyes light up as they explore the Kewaunee Lighthouse!
Shifts are just 3 hours long, with a variety of duties available.
No experience or special knowledge required!

Kewaunee Lighthouse Calendar of Events

Don't miss out!

UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS

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Friends of the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse Board Meeting​

Tue, Oct 15 - 5pm @ Kewaunee Public Library

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Kewaunee Lighthouse City Preservation Committee Meeting

Tue, Nov 12 - 4pm @ Kewaunee History Center

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​Christkindlmarkt @ Lakehaven Hall
Fri, Nov 22 - 3-9pm

Sat, Nov 23 - 10a - 4p

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"This was a wonderful look at a piece of Wisconsin history. I appreciated the tour guides - all 3 of them - as they each added to the story of the lighthouse and its restoration. The video was great and it was very nice to have someone on each level of the lighthouse to help answer questions."
- Visitor Comment, June 2024

Public
Lighthouse Tours

SUGGESTED DONATION

$5/adult

$3/child

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Members & Under 5 FREE!

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No Advance Tickets Required

View from a tall tower, looking back towards land, along a pier. People are on the pier, some of them fishing.

Things To Know

1/4 Mile Walk to and from lighthouse

No Restrooms on pier or lighthouse

No Food or Drink in the lighthouse

Visitors must climb stairs and ladders during full tour

Due to the building's historic nature, tours are not handicap accessible

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An Unforgettable View

Visitors are able to tour the entire lighthouse from pier-level to the lantern, 45 feet above the lake!

Climb the tower and take in the panoramic views of the Lake Michigan shoreline and the Kewaunee harbor.

For those looking for a more personalized experience, we do offer private tours.

Fill out the form to request your private tour and tower climb of the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse!

  • $150 flat donation for a group up to 15 people

    • Additional tours may be scheduled back-to-back for additional $125 each

  • 30-60 minute tour

  • $30 non-refundable deposit required to book tour date (volunteer dependent)

    • If tour is cancelled by lighthouse staff, deposit may be refunded.

  • Remaining balance due at time of tour (cash only)

  • No food/drink inside the lighthouse

  • Proper attire (shirt/shoes) required

  • Individuals under influence of alcohol are not permitted to climb tower

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Private Lighthouse Tours

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