Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse Tours
We are excited to announce that guided tours of the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse will be available during summer 2025!
Check out the information below to plan your Lighthouse visit. Please note that the Lighthouse is not immediately accessible from the Wisconsin Maritime Museum building.
About The Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse
The Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse has guarded the harbor of Manitowoc, WI since 1918.
The Lighthouse is privately owned by Mr. Phil Carlucci of Long Island, New York. With his support, the Manitowoc Sunrise Rotary Club 
has spent the last several years carefully renovating and restoring the structure’s historic appearance. Now, in 2025, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum is both honored and pleased to be able to assist with the interpretation and preservation of this storied beacon in our home harbor.
2025 Tour Dates
Tours are scheduled at 11:00am and 1:00pm on the following dates (weather permitting):
- Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Monday, May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day)
- Saturday, June 28, 2025
- Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Saturday, August 23, 2025
- Friday-Sunday, September 5-7, 2025
- Friday-Sunday, September 12-14, 2025
Lighthouse Tour Admission
| WMM Members | $10 |
| General: | $15 |
| Ages 3 & Under: | FREE |
Purchasing & Reserving Tickets
Admission tickets are available for purchase online, by phone at 920-684-0218, or in-person at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Please note that the Lighthouse is not immediately accessible from the Museum building.
Advance tickets are required for Lighthouse tours due to tour capacity limitations.
We accept cash, all major credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Gift cards are available to purchase online or in-person at the Museum.
U.S. Lighthouse Society's Passport Program Stamps
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is a proud participant of the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s Passport Stamp Program. Stamps are available at both the Museum’s Front Desk and at the Lighthouse during a tour.
A limited stock of Passports are available to purchase in the Pier 75 Museum Store.
Accessibility Information
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum is committed to creating an enjoyable and accessible experience for all guests. 
Please note that the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse is not wheelchair/stroller accessible due to the nature of the structure. There are two sets of stairs located on the breakwater. Inside of the Lighthouse, there are stairs leading up into the tower itself. Guests must be able to climb stairs and walk the over half mile to the breakwater from the parking lot without staff assistance.
Young children are welcome to join their grown-ups on a Lighthouse tour, but please be advised that some of the stairways inside of the Lighthouse are steep and it is not recommended to carry children up and down them.
Lighthouse Tour Guidelines
- No food or drink is allowed inside of the Lighthouse. Infant feeding is welcome anywhere.
- No flash photography or videorecording is allowed. Camera and phone photography without the use of flash is welcome.
- No backpacks or large bags are allowed. We recommend securing these in your vehicle or speaking with the Visitor Engagement staff upon your arrival to make other arrangements.
- Animals (aside from Service Animals required for a disability) are not allowed inside of the Lighthouse.
- Smoking/vaping is not allowed anywhere inside of the Lighthouse.
- No firearms or weapons are allowed in the Lighthouse building.
- Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
- No running, yelling, or otherwise disrupting others’ experience.
Thank you for helping us make the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse tours the best experience for everyone!
Parking & Lighthouse Access Information
Free parking is available in the Lighthouse Park parking lot between the Manitowoc Marina and Manitowoc Yacht Club. Guests are responsible for abiding by any applicable City of Manitowoc parking restrictions.
To access the Lighthouse from that parking lot, please be advised that it is an over half of a mile walk/bike ride to the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse and the tour starting location. Please plan accordingly to allow for at least 15-20 minutes of walking time.
Local Transportation
The Lighthouse Park parking lot is conveniently located right on the Maritime Metro Transit system line, with a stop located directly outside in front of the lot. We are also within walking distance of the S.S. Badger Carferry dock and located along the Mariner’s Trail as well as the Ice Age Trail. Visit the City of Manitowoc’s official tourism site for more local transportation information.
Our Location & Address
The Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse is located in the harbor mouth at Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The Lighthouse Park parking lot on Maritime Drive also contains the entrance to the path leading out to the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse.
The Wisconsin Maritime Museum’s mailing address is 75 Maritime Drive, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220. Please be advised that the Lighthouse is not immediately accessible from the the Museum building.