Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum Tour

Kid Tips

Babies: Bring a frontpack to allow for climbing stairs and walking outside on sandy ground.

School-Age Kids: Kids will love climbing the lighthouse tower and the foghorn demonstration, and may even get the chance to blow their own horn.

Planning Notes

• Permits required. Because the museum is located within a Michigan state park, you'll have to pay for a parking permit to take the tour ($6 for Michigan residents, $8 for non-residents).
• Dress for sand and water. Durable, water-friendly shoes are a must.
• Bring windbreakers. It can be windy on the shoreline, so bring a light jacket just in case.
• Prepare to climb stairs and walk on sand. Visitors climb to the top of the lighthouse tower and walk outside to view an archeological dig.
• No restrooms at the museum. Leelanau State Park does have outhouses nearby, however.
• Take a hike. There are opportunities to hike here, too, so plan on a stroll along the beach after your tour.

Just the Facts

Hours: Open daily May through October. May: noon-4 p.m. June-Labor Day: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Labor Day-October 31: noon-4 p.m. November: Saturdays and Sundays only, noon-4 p.m.

Fees: $10 - $20

Recommended Time: 1 to 2 hours

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