WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Guests walking off of the ferry towards the Black Point Estate

Plan Your Visit

Plan

Opening on May 29

Black Point Estate & Gardens will be open for the season May 29 through August 31.

Summer 2021

May 29 - Aug 31

Tour Times

May 29 – 31

10:30 AM – 2 PM
12:30 PM – 4 PM

Summer

Monday – Thursday
10:30 AM – 2 PM

Friday – Sunday
10:30 AM – 2 PM
12:30 PM – 4 PM
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tickets - Black Point

ADMISSION

Tickets can be booked through Lake Geneva Cruise Line, a private tour company. The cruise and guided tour of the historic site take roughly 3½ hours. See below for more information about accessibility.

Adults (18-64): $45
Senior (65+): $43
Child (4-17): $30
3 and under: FREE

Wisconsin Historical Society members
receive a $13 discount and
10% off special experiences

BLACK POINT ESTATE & GARDENS EVENTS

SPECIAL EXPERIENCES

Explore the special experiences offered at Black Point Estate & Gardens this year! Events like walking tours and beer tastings are new ways to experience Black Point and learn about the past. Advance registration is required for some events.

Explore Experiences

Fall 2020

Sep 1 - Oct 31

Tour Times

Monday – Friday

10:30 AM – 2 PM

Saturday – Sunday

10:30 AM – 2 PM
12:30PM – 4 PM

Tickets can be booked through Lake Geneva Cruise Line, a private tour company. The cruise and guided tour of the historic site take roughly 3½ hours.

tickets - Black Point

ADMISSION

 

Adults (18-64): $45
Senior (65+): $43
Child (4-17): $30
Infant (under 4): FREE
Member: FREE

Wisconsin Historical Society members
receive a $13 discount and
10% off special experiences

Parking & Directionsmap

PARKING

To tour Black Point Estate & Gardens, visitors travel by boat through Lake Geneva Cruise Line in downtown Lake Geneva. There is no parking at Black Point Estate.

Lake Geneva Cruise Line launches from Riviera Docks, located at 812 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, USA. One block south of the main downtown intersections of Broad Street & Main Street (Hwy. 50). All parking in the City of Lake Geneva is metered. For more information about locating Riviera Docks, see the details on parking & directions from Lake Geneva Cruise Line.

See below for any concerns about accessibility of accessing Black Point Estate.

Shopping

Guests look at the Black point museum store products

Visit the Black Point gift shop to take home some of the history of Wisconsin. You’ll find unique items that are sure to delight visitors of all ages, including books, home decor, jewelry, clothing, toys, and much more!

Enjoy 10 percent off store items as a Wisconsin Historical Society member.

Many of the items we sell in store are available online. Explore the gifts and books that are for sale!

Shop
Online

ACCESSIBILITY & SAFETY

Black Point Estate & Gardens is located on a bluff overlooking Geneva Lake. The first floor and estate grounds are wheelchair accessible. Garden pathways are level, paved brick roads.

We have approximately 120 steps from the pier to the house. The boat tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Anyone with limited mobility and any medical condition that may make arrival by boat and climbing stairs difficult may call ahead at (262) 248-1888 to make special arrangements to arrive at the estate by vehicle.

For more information regarding access to Black Point Estate & Gardens, contact us at (262) 248-1888.

Service animals are permitted for persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Otherwise, no pets are allowed in the buildings or on the grounds.

No guns, knives, or weapons allowed on premises.

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