Santa to visit the North Point Lighthouse Museum Sunday Dec. 9th and Sunday Dec 16th 1-4 PM

Take your picture with Santa in his vintage maritime workshop

By North Point Lighthouse Friends, Inc. - Nov 27th, 2018 11:11 am

Milwaukee, November 26, 2017. Did you know that Santa uses lighthouses to find your house on Christmas Eve? In fact, he’ll be at The North Point Lighthouse Museum telling you about the legend of Christmas and all about the history of the North Point Lighthouse built in 1888. You can take your own photos with him in his vintage maritime workshop complete with classic toys and ships. The NPLH museum is located at 2650 N. Wahl Ave in Milwaukee’s historic Lake Park.

Visit with Santa from anytime between 1:00-4:00 pm Sunday, December 9^th or Sunday, December 16^th. Admission is $8 for adults • $5 for adults age 65+ with ID • $5 for children age 5-11 • No charge for children age 4 and under. All active and retired Military are free with ID.

For more information call the North Point Lighthouse at 414-332-6754.

About North Point Lighthouse

The North Point Lighthouse and Museum, located at 2650 N. Wahl Avenue within historic Lake Park, is a Milwaukee maritime treasure. Each year, thousands of visitors from the surrounding community, region and around the world experience its beauty, history and charm. Built in 1888, the lighthouse tower and museum are open to the public every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. throughout the year, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the summer.

Admission fees are $8 per person over 12 years of age; $5 for children 5-11 years old and senior citizens over 65; and free under 5 years. Children must be 5 years old and over 38 inches tall to climb the tower.

Visitors can experience a maritime museum featuring exhibits, artifacts and stories, and climb the 74-ft. tower. The lighthouse is also available for private events. The lighthouse has been preserved and restored as a maritime museum through the efforts of the North Point Lighthouse Friends, Inc. and has been open for public tours, visits and events since 2007. The mission of the North Point Lighthouse Friends, Inc. is to preserve the North Point Light Station, inspire appreciation of its importance in Wisconsin maritime history and promote its use consistent with the character of Lake Park and the surrounding neighborhood.

For admission fees and public hours, visit northpointlighthouse.org

For information about lectures, tours and events, contact Sue Grzeca, 414-332-6754 or keeper@northpointlighthouse.org.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.