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VISITOR INFORMATION

Light tower during daytime(copywrite D.J. Terras) While the grounds around the lighthouse are open on a daily basis, tours of the keepers’ quarters museum are held June through September on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2 - 3 - 4 p.m. Grosse Point Lighthouse is not open the week of July 4 and is closed Labor Day weekend. As part of the tour, visitors get a chance to climb the 141 steps to the top of the light tower. For reasons of safety, by order of the Evanston Fire Marshall, children under age 8 are not permitted and the size of each tour group is limited to 12 people. Visitors are admitted on a first come basis and access to the light tower is sometimes discontinued during extreme weather conditions. Other restrictions may apply. Please call 847-328-6961 for up-to-date information before your visit.

Admission:
$6 for adults and $3 for children aged 8 to 12.

Please note:There are no facilities for weddings or other social events on the grounds or in buildings at Grosse Point Lighthouse National Landmark.
Directions:
The Grosse Point Lighthouse is located at the intersection of Central Street and Sheridan Road in Evanston. Take I94 to the Old Orchard exit turning East to Crawford Avenue then North to Central Street and East to Sheridan Road. Parking is available in the Evanston Art Center lot north of the lighthouse.
Cross Section diagram of first floor