2026 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
2026 Season- June 14th through October 11th
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)
2026 Season- June 14th through October 11th
Hours- 9am to 5pm daily
Admission- There is no admission fee for this museum, however, a donation is appreciated.

Eagle River Museum
2026 Season- June 17th through October 10th
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
2026 Season- June 19th through October 10th
Hours-  12pm to 4pm, Wednesday and Saturday.
Also by appointment, call or text Nancy at 616-485-0086
Admission- There is no admission fee for this museum, but a donation is appreciated.

Phoenix Church & Museum
2026 Season-June 14th through October 11th
Hours-  9am to 5pm daily
Admission- There is no admission charge for this museum, however a donation is appreciated.

Bammert Blacksmith Shop at Phoenix
2026 Season-  June 14th through October 11th
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)
2026 Season- June 14th through October 11th
Hours- 10am to 5pm daily
Admission- There is no admission charge for this museum, however a donation is appreciated.

Life Saving Museum
2026 Season- June 14th through October 11th
Hours- 9am to 6pm daily
Admission- There is no admission fee for this museum, but a donation is appreciated.

100 Years Later: Great Lakes Shipwreck That Saved a Cargo of New Cars to Be Remembered at Copper Harbor

On September 1, the Keweenaw Historical Society will receive a framed original painting by noted Upper Peninsula artist Clyde Mikkola, depicting the dramatic 1926 shipwreck and the unusual operation that followed: rescuing automobiles from a wrecked freighter in the depths of a cold Lake Superior January... READ FULL MEDIA RELEASE

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