Cana Island Lighthouse

10/15/2026

Due to forecasted gale force winds, Cana Island Lighthouse will close today at 3pm. We apologize for any inconvenience, but public safety is our concern. Thank you.

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09/23/2026

Lighthouse Passport Weekend is coming soon - October 2-4.
More info and tickets at https://dcmm.org/door-county-lighthouse-passport-days/

There's still time to see all the beautiful lighthouses Door County has to offer!

08/18/2026

Pretty cool... thanks for visiting us Northwoods And Beyond!

08/11/2026

Honestly the next best thing to climbing our lighthouse - is sailing aboard this awesome piece of our county's history!

Your opportunity to sail aboard the historic schooner Utopia is now! Limited sail-a-ways are available. All of the proceeds from these tours support the mission of Patriot Racing Project, and the preservation of Sturgeon Bay's Utopia! Book your time aboard now at: https://dcmm.org/cruise/

08/06/2026

Visit Cana Island on National Lighthouse Day! It was August 7, 1789, when Congress approved an Act for the establishment and support of lighthouse, beacons, buoys and public piers. Cana Island was built 80 years after and stands tall today!! You can climb the steps to the top!
Discover more at https://dcmm.org/cana-island-lighthouse/

07/16/2026

UPDATE For Friday 7/17/26: Due to the hazardous air quality, and for the safety of our guests and staff, the historic buildings on Cana Island, including the lighthouse tower are closed. The island remains open, but there are no admission fees today, and only the interpretive center and rest rooms are open to guests. The Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc. has made this decision out of an abundance of caution. We closed the buildings to reduce the amount of time our staff and guests are subjected to the smoke, and to reduce soot accumulation inside the historic structures. The air-conditioned interpretive center museum, and Death's Door Mariner's Store remain open on the island. Guests who wish to explore the island may do so at their own risk.
Alternatives: We encourage you to consider visiting the Death’s Door Maritime Museum in Gills Rock, or the Door County Maritime Museum main campus in Sturgeon Bay.

07/02/2026

Have a happpy and safe 4th of July weekend! Cana Island is open from 10-4 all weekend! Wear sunscreen. If you are wondering where is this stained glass of Cana? It is at the Door County Maritime Museum on the working waterfront of Sturgeon Bay!

06/02/2026

Utopia passing Cana Island Lighthouse - as seen from aboard Utopia and from atop the lighthouse!

06/02/2026

Utopia is a little over 5 miles south of Cana Island now (10:33AM)… expect to be parallel Cana between 11:15 & 11:45 AM

06/02/2026

Utopia is now just off Jacksonport! Will pass Cana Island Lighthouse around 11AM. If you see them, snap a pic and share with us!
Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc.
Patriot Racing Project