Milwaukee Trip Overview
The North Point Lighthouse and Museum is a beautifully restored landmark and museum located between two ravines in picturesque Lake Park on Milwaukee’s historic East Side. It is one of the city’s oldest structures and features a 74-foot tower and Queen Anne-style keeper’s quarters. Museum exhibits and artifacts tell the history and stories about Milwaukee’s lighthouses, the keepers who maintained them, and Great Lakes maritime industry.
Built in 1888, the unique octagonal lighthouse guided a bustling maritime trade on the Great Lakes for almost 100 years. When Frederick Law Olmsted, architect of New York City’s iconic Central Park, was commissioned to design Lake Park, he built the grand Lion Bridges to join the north and south sections of the park—placing the North Point Lighthouse in the middle as the park’s crown jewel.
North Point Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Lighthouses and the National Register of Historic Places.
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Duration: 1 to 3 hours
Starts: Milwaukee, United States
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Museum Tickets & Passes
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What to Expect When Visiting Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
The North Point Lighthouse and Museum is a beautifully restored landmark and museum located between two ravines in picturesque Lake Park on Milwaukee’s historic East Side. It is one of the city’s oldest structures and features a 74-foot tower and Queen Anne-style keeper’s quarters. Museum exhibits and artifacts tell the history and stories about Milwaukee’s lighthouses, the keepers who maintained them, and Great Lakes maritime industry.
Built in 1888, the unique octagonal lighthouse guided a bustling maritime trade on the Great Lakes for almost 100 years. When Frederick Law Olmsted, architect of New York City’s iconic Central Park, was commissioned to design Lake Park, he built the grand Lion Bridges to join the north and south sections of the park—placing the North Point Lighthouse in the middle as the park’s crown jewel.
North Point Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Lighthouses and the National Register of Historic Places.
Visit: North Point Lighthouse, 2650 N Wahl Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211-3860
Discover how the lighthouse served the Great Lakes maritime industry. See artifacts and exhibits about the ships that sailed Lake Michigan. Learn about the keepers who maintained the lighthouse. Climb the 74-foot tall tower for a spectacular 360° view of Lake Park, Lake Michigan and downtown Milwaukee.
