Kenosha (Southport) Lighthouse
5117 4th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140
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5117 4th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140, United States
About the Business
The Kenosha (Southport) Lighthouse is a historic landmark located at 5117 4th Avenue in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States. This museum and tourist attraction offers visitors a glimpse into the maritime history of the area, with exhibits showcasing the importance of the lighthouse in guiding ships on Lake Michigan. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding area. The Kenosha (Southport) Lighthouse is a must-visit destination for history buffs and those interested in exploring the rich maritime heritage of the Great Lakes region.
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Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Reviews
"The Kenosha History Center has done a great job restoring this 1866 lighthouse and Lighthouse Keeper’s house (open from mid-May through October). We climbed to the top of this 55-foot lighthouse and learned details of the history from the highly intelligent, knowledgeable, and personable tour guide, who also built some of the ship models in the museum. Conversing with him about history and music (since we are also musicians) was the highlight of our day! We also had a delicious lunch across the street at the Yacht Club restaurant, which is open to the public."
"Amazing! Ron told us the history of the location and provided excellent background into the development of the Fresnel lense. Fascinating and a great example in the museum! The upper level was a history lesson in shipwrecks, notably the Wisconsin. Don't miss out on walking up the 55' tower either (small fee)."
"Such a great place with so much history about the ships traveling on lake Michigan. We were greeted by docent and caretaker. He asked us to look around and ask questions if we had any. He later met us and told us some interesting stories about ship history. The best one was about the USS Wisconsin. This is a must do. Highly recommend."
"We had the opportunity to visit this very interesting museum on 9/8. Docent / Caretaker Ron was extremely knowledgeable regarding lighthouses and ships all around the Great Lakes. Climbing to the top of the tower added perspective on the important work performed by caretakers long before gps existed. Informational displays in the house itself were well done. The admission is no charge (with a contribution appreciated). There is a charge of $10 to climb the tower."
"The place is stunning. Really enjoyed reading the history of the lighthouse and location. The choice of brick was superb. Unfortunately the pictures I took are not very good because of the time of day. Would have liked to gotten better ones with the sun directly on the front."
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