Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse
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!
Kewaunee Lighthouse Calendar of Events
Don't miss out!
2025 PUBLIC TOURS
No Advance Tickets Required
NOTE: No public tours on Sat. June 7.
Tours available by WALKING TOUR only on June 7.
- Sat. June 14, 2025 (10a-4p)
- Sat. July 12, 2025 (10a - 4p)
During Kewaunee Downtown Car Show
- Sat. July 19, 2025 (10a - 4p)
During Kewaunee Alumnifest
- Sat. August 9, 2025 (10a - 4p)
In Celebration of National Lighthouse Day/Week
- Sat. October 4, 2025 (10a - 4p)
Door County Maritime Museum Lighthouse Passport Days
(Click for more tours during this event)
UPCOMING EVENTS
EVOLUTION OF FOG SIGNALS (See & Hear!)
Fri. June 6, 2025
Tickets Required; Purchase timed tickets below
Demonstration 2: 12pm
Demonstration 3: 3pm
Kewaunee Harbor Walking Tours ($25/adult, $15/child)
Sat. June 7, 2025
Tickets Required; Purchase timed tickets below.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Friends of the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse
Thursday, May 8 - 5:00pm
@ Kewaunee Public Library (822 Juneau St)
City Lighthouse Preservation Committee
Tuesday, April 15 - 4pm
@ Kewaunee History Center (217 Ellis St)
"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
Things To Know
1/4 Mile Walk to and from lighthouse
No Restrooms on pier or lighthouse
No Food or Drink in the lighthouse
Proper Attire (shirt & shoes) required
Visitors must climb stairs and ladders during full tour
Due to the building's historic nature, tours are not handicap accessible
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!
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$150 flat donation for a group up to 15 people ($10/person with 15 guests)
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Additional tours may be scheduled back-to-back for additional $125 each
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30-60 minute tour
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$30 non-refundable deposit required to book tour date (volunteer dependent)
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If tour is cancelled by lighthouse staff, deposit may be refunded.
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Remaining balance due at time of tour (cash only)
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No food/drink inside the lighthouse
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Proper attire (shirt/shoes) required
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Individuals under influence of alcohol are not permitted to climb tower
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Add-ons
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Tug LUDINGTON semi-guided tour (+$5/person)
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Harbor Walking Tour - Includes Tug (+$60/group)
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