2025 KCHS Sites and Museum Schedule

The Keweenaw County Historical Society operates eight historic sites, which includes eleven museums. Here is the schedule of hours and dates when the various sites are available to the public. (Follow the links to pages with detailed information about that specific site.)

Eagle Harbor Light Station Museums, including Lighthouse
2025 Season- June 15th through October 12th
Hours-

• June - Noon to 5 PM
• July - 10 AM to 5 PM Mon-Sat; Noon to 5 PM Sun
• August - 10 AM to 5 PM Mon-Sat; Noon to 5 PM Sun
• September - Noon to 5 PM
• October - Noon to 5 PM

Central Mine Visitors Center (and display houses)
2025 Season- June 15th through October 12th
Hours- 9am to 5pm daily
Admission- There is no admission fee for this museum, however, a donation is appreciated.

Eagle River Museum
2025 Season- June 18th through October 12th
Hours-  Noon to 4pm, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Admission- There is no admission fee for this museum, but a donation is appreciated.

The School at Gay
2025 Season- June 21st through October 12th
Hours-  1pm to 4pm, Wednesday and Saturday if docent is available.
Call 616-485-0086 or 906 296-0437 for appointment
Admission- There is no admission fee for this museum, but a donation is appreciated.

Phoenix Church & Museum
2025 Season- June 15th through October 12th
Hours-  8am to 6pm daily
Admission- There is no admission charge for this museum, however a donation is appreciated.

Bammert Blacksmith Shop at Phoenix
2025 Season-  June 15th through October 12th
Hours-  8am to 6pm daily
Admission- There is no admission charge for this museum, however a donation is appreciated.

Rathbone School Museum (Knights of Pythias Museum)
2025 Season- June 15th through October 12th
Hours- 10am to 5pm
Admission- There is no admission charge for this museum, however a donation is appreciated.

Life Saving Museum
2025 Season- June 15th through October 12th
Hours- 9am to 6pm daily
Admission- There is no admission fee for this museum, but a donation is appreciated.

All sites are closed for the season.

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A Call For Volunteers
KCHS is 100% volunteer driven and our volunteers are profoundly motivated. Do you have some free time to help us in our mission to preserve and share history? Please check out our VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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New Virtual Lighthouse Tour
As one of the Keweenaw's many treasures, Eagle Harbor Lighthouse was chosen as one of the online virtual tours provided by Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Visit Keweenaw.

This tour includes an exclusive view of the lantern room (closed to the public) and a view only experienced by lightkeepers.

EAGLE HARBOR LIGHTHOUSE VIRTUAL TOUR

And don't miss the tours of other area landmarks.

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