2026 St. Joe Lighthouse Tours

St. Joseph Lighthouse – Explore the North Pier’s Inner and Outer Lights!

2026 Season – Join us weekly on Saturdays, from 10:00a-7:00p, May 23 through September 5.
Weather permitting – check the St. Joe Today Facebook page for the most current Lighthouse updates!

Go inside the North Pier Inner Light first-floor for free or buy a ticket to climb to the top. It’s fun for all ages!

– Explore the free first-floor exhibits and dive into the rich nautical history of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor.
– Climb to the top for spectacular panoramic views ($5/person).
– Stroll the pier to the Outer Lighthouse – a perfect spot for boat and sunset watching.

Tours and Presentations

– Enjoy a free, guided tour from the start of the North Pier to the Lighthouse. Tours will be held once every Saturday at 10:00a!
– Lighthouse Presentations – Participants may enjoy these free, one-hour interactive programs individually or as a three-part series. Held the second Saturday of the month, June-August, from 10:00a-11:00a.

2026 Date TBA

Parking
Tiscornia Park – 80 Ridgeway St., St. Joseph, MI

Tickets (ON SALE STARTING MAY 1, 2026)

– Purchase in-person with CASH only at the lighthouse.
– Purchase in-person with cash or credit at the St. Joe Today Welcome Center – located at 301 State St., St. Joseph, MI

Admission: Free First-Floor Exhibit, $5/person to Climb