Southport Light Station Museum (Kenosha, WI)

Southport Light Station Museum (Kenosha, WI) The 2026 Season opens Friday, May 1 and runs through Sunday, October 25. Come explore the Keepers House's and Tower! Open Thurs-Sun.

The Southport Light Station Museum is a local maritime history museum located in a restored 1866/1907 Lighthouse Keeper's house in Kenosha, WI. The museum focuses on shipping, fishing, local shipwrecks, life of a Great Lakes lighthouse keeper and the restoration of a National Register building for adaptive reuse.

06/24/2026

THE LIGHT SHINES!

June 24, 2026

Tonight, the 1866 Kenosha (Southport) Lighthouse Shines In Loving Memory of All those who were cared for by Hospice Alliance

06/21/2026

THE LIGHT SHINES!

June 21, 2026

Tonight, the 1866 Kenosha (Southport) Lighthouse Shines In Loving Memory of Mary H. Mowry

June 21, 1936 – March 27, 2026

He will wipe every tear from their eyes.
There will be no more death or mourning
or crying or pain,
for the old order of things has passed away.

The Light Station will be CLOSED next Friday, June 26th.For Kenosha Taco Fest 2026!3pm-9pm, Kennedy Park.  Tacos.  Class...
06/19/2026

The Light Station will be CLOSED next Friday, June 26th.

For Kenosha Taco Fest 2026!

3pm-9pm, Kennedy Park.

Tacos. Classic Cars. Music. We're selling adult beverages.

All cars--parking and classics--enter from Washington Road.

Both the Kenosha History Center and Southport Light Station Museum will be CLOSED so staff can run Taco Fest.

Learn one attendee's insight into Kenosha Taco Fest, which the Kenosha History Center presents each year at Kennedy Park. Kenosha Taco Fest features local small business food trucks and food vendors. Attendees vote for their favorite tacos.

06/16/2026

THE LIGHT SHINES!

June 16, 2026

Tonight, the 1866 Kenosha (Southport) Lighthouse Shines In Loving Memory of Bob Hartman

August 28, 1937 – June 16, 2010

Life is not the same without my “Buddy” and all the wonderful moments to share. My personal treasure will always be the memories of our life together. Gone yet not forgotten.
Although we are apart, your spirit still lives within me,
forever in my heart.
Missing you so very much and think of you day and night.
All my Love,
Audie XO
(47 ½ times)

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday… Unseen, unheard, but always near.
We love you and miss you Dad!
Love, Chris, Sue, Allyson, & Families

06/15/2026

THE LIGHT SHINES!

June 15, 2026

Tonight, the 1866 Kenosha (Southport) Lighthouse Shines In Loving Memory of Marlin Doxtater

June 15, 1933 – February 23, 2015

We will love you and miss you forever.
Your wife and family.

06/13/2026

THE LIGHT SHINES!

June 13, 2026

Tonight, the 1866 Kenosha (Southport) Lighthouse Shines In Loving Memory of Leo Jacob Gillis

June 13, 1995 – January 11, 2023

Forever missed. Forever loved. Never forgotten.

06/01/2026

THE LIGHT SHINES!

June 1, 2026

Tonight, the 1866 Kenosha (Southport) Lighthouse Shines In Loving Memory of Shannon Joseph

February 2, 1995 – June 1, 2021

Ode to Shannon Joseph.
A beautiful soul. Beloved by many. Shannybabe to his mom, Shan the man to his dad. Soulmate to his wife, Kitty. Crannon to his sister. Friend to all. So kind, so loving, so funny, so helpful, so gorgeous. Always helping others. Beloved uncle, nephew and grandson. Lover of penguins, birds, and RX8s. Cherished and missed beyond words can express. A gentle soul gone too soon.

Address

5117 4th Avenue
Kenosha, WI
53140

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12626545770

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