North Point Lighthouse
A lakeside lighthouse and museum dating from 1888. Climb the tower for views over Lake Park and Lake Michigan.
North Point Lighthouse was built in 1888 and raised to about 23 meters in 1912 to rise above the treetops. After it was decommissioned in 1994, it was restored as a lighthouse museum. Climbing the 74 steps offers views of Lake Michigan and the lakeside woodland, and the exhibition halls cover Great Lakes shipping and the lives of lighthouse keepers. Admission is about $8, and it is open mainly on weekends. Located within Lake Park, it can be combined with the park’s trails and Villa Terrace.
Opening hours
Approx. Fri–Sun 12:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Lake Park
- Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
- Brady Street
- Lakefront Brewery
- Milwaukee Art Museum
- Discovery World
- Lakeshore State Park
- Grohmann Museum