Flagler museum is a must stop for anyone that wants to see how the rich of th early 1900s lived. Flagler's home is beautifully located along the intercostal in Palm Beach. There is plenty of parking available. The museum offers three ways to tour the home:self guided tour, audio guided tour or with an in person tour guide (these are held twice daily) The home has 75 rooms and features electricity and indoor plumbing (novelties at the time). Take your time to enjoy the home and surrounding grounds. Don't forget to check out Flagler's personal rail car outside. This is easily a 2 to 3 hour stop! read more

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We visited the museum while on vacation to West Palm at Christmastime. We spent much longer at the museum than anticipated because it was such a great visit. We took a guided tour with a docent which made the experience even better. They were also offering seasonal Gilded Age high tea in the pavilion. The food and drinks were worth the money. The only suggestion is to allow patrons to pay after the meal to include a tip if paying by card. Tipping could only be done with cash (which we rarely carry on us). The mansion and railcar are beautifully restored. Definitely worth the time and money. read more

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Had a great time and everyone was very polite and kind. This place is absolutely gorgeous and I am very grateful this place is still around!

A must visit to this beautiful mansion to learn about Henry Flagler and all he accomplished. His wealth really brought tourism and life to Florida through the East Coast Railway. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience, the home and grounds are absolutely stunning. We love learning about history and philanthropy. If this intrigues you, this museum is highly recommended. read more

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Gorgeous venue that is historic! I attended a wedding here and was so impressed by the staff and their knowledge of the history of this special place. The moment you arrive, you'll notice the columns and the impressive gates. It was meant to rival the homes of Newport, Rhode Island and it definitely does. Most of the lot is surrounded by a lagoon which offers impressive sunsets. The wedding ceremony was in the pavilion and then we went to the front hall of the home for cocktails. Dinner was in a newly constructed ballroom. Many rooms of the home were open for touring and there was staff on hand to answer questions. It's a lovely place for a private event. Parking was easy and plentiful. read more

Must see this gorgeous house and learn the history of Henry Flagler's success and philanthropy. He developed Florida to become an economic leader and tourist destination. Lovely setting and unbelievably well restored. Wonderful tour by Ron Vaughn. Make sure you see the private rail car - it's older than the house and it's located in the pavilion. read more

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This is a really good museum. I only caught part of the guided tour, but the docent was very knowledgeable about the Flaglers, the history of Florida, and the events in the house. The rooms were decorated to the level of the mansions in Newport, RI. Additionally, there were some converted rooms upstairs for rotating displays. I highly recommend taking the time to open all the drawers and look at all the examples of lace in the lace room. Its one of the more surprisingly interesting exhibits I've seen - the craftsmanship is outstanding. Overall, this museum is definitely worth the drive up from Miami. read more

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Attended Mother's Day tea at Flagler Museum. There was some disorganization at the entrance gate, my ticket said to arrive at 12 noon,but the gates didn't allow anyone to enter before 12:30pm? Thank God it was a nice day out while we waited with a couple dozen other people. Only 1 security guard worked the gate and those with pre-paid entry like us were not given preference. The museum should really tweak the entry process for their holiday events when more visitors are expected. The tea itself was lovely, nice server, gorgeous views and ambiance. Our guided tour docent, Judy, was fabulous! the highlight of the entire visit. She was very knowledgeable. The gift shop staff was friendly and helpful, though the space is a bit cramped. Overall, a really nice Mother's Day outing, except for the long wait at the gate. read more

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Henry Flagler was rich beyond belief and it is evident in his house built in 1902. The house is absolutely gorgeous. Lots of detail in the craftsmanship and gold in many places. Awesome to be walking into a different era and how well preserved everything is! Everything is kept very clean! There are placards to read about the history but you roam the house completely self-guided. You can download the app to listen to the audio tour. Because of COVID, you have to buy your tickets online, they will NOT let you buy tickets at the gate. My friends and family were here for about an hour but we probably could have spent more time with the audio tour. Would come back again!!! read more

This was a treat to visit. The grounds and home...gorgeous! Love the audio informative tour that's available. We enjoyed the history attached to it and after visiting St. Augustine during Spring Break and learning of Henry Flagler's contribution to Florida, this tour was an added bonus! read more

The last time I visited Flagler Museum was before Yelp existed (yup, that long ago). This visit was with a friend from out of state and we were doing a lot of the "tourist" things. What a magnificent museum. It was very interesting on my last visit, and so much more so on this visit after enhancements to add the handheld audio tour units, improve the A/C, etc. There was also a docent-led tour which we didn't take. The audio units were quite sufficient and we listened to the audio segment for every stop plus the auxiliary segments which provided more information in some areas. A delightful way to spend 2 or 3 hours and imagine what life was like for the Flagler's and their guests when they were in residence. Highly recommended! read more

Amazing to see the house and train house. 100 years old and still incredible. Take the tour to get the full history. Give yourself 2-3 hrs at least to look around. read more

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My first visit. Beautiful mansion, the docent tour was very informative. The grounds were gorgeous. They let you explore the second floor. No one rushing you to hurry up. We will visit again read more

An emersion into the lifestyle of the wealthy in the Guilded Age. Amazing home and property. The self-guided Audio tour was top rate. Flagler was instrumental in turning FLA into both a vacation destination and a desirable place to live. Don't miss it if you like history, architecture and priceless art of all kinds. read more

This museum is absolutely amazing. $18 admission for adults (child $3, youth $10, toddlers under 6 are free). Easy to find and ample parking. I'm from NYC and decided to visit after seeing it was one of the top 10 attractions in West Palm beach, and it definitely did not disappoint. The Whitehall itself used to be a home and hotel, then turned museum. Once you get your ticket, you get greeted by (a very friendly) ticket taker and he offers you a map with an audio tour "phone" (looks like an old school phone where you hold up to listen). I was impressed by the entire set up of the museum and how it was easily guided by the map (you pass by every room and don't miss anything). Each room is also labeled with a number, and you simply press the number into the "phone," raise to listen, and it will explain the room you are in and it's history. The map guides you through a full circle of the first floor, leads to the stairs to the second floor, then an elevator to the museum store on the ground floor, an exit to the railway car (which you can enter and walk through), then a short walk through the coconut grove brings you back to the front entrance. They also offer guided tours but i opted to explore alone. The entire museum resembled the White House to me; from the colored rooms, to how extravagant the entire museum (it goes down to the details that amazes you). Was never one to be a fan of history to that extent, but I enjoyed every bit of the museum. It was a really eye opening experience to see how people lived in the 1900's. Verdict: highly recommended read more

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I was in West Palm Beach for a very short time, and only had time to do one thing. It was a hot, humid day, so going to a museum was a great option. Beautiful details throughout the home. I enjoyed reading the history of how this home came to be. read more

Me and a friend of mine went here, this is my first time and she had come many times before. We had a great time, however a lot of the areas were blocked off like certain downstairs areas, and the third floor area. We asked the newly hired employee named Jason, (it was his first day of work here) and he said well in other museums that he's noticed that other museums.. The areas that are closed off are usually the places that are not of interest or as exciting as the other parts of the museums. We also asked him a question of how did they stay cool in the summer months he did not know the answer to that, however a nice security guard was able to chime in and tell us how they were able to maintain the weather and elements during the summer months. We had a good time "everyone" was very nice to us! read more

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What a gem and a superb way to spend an afternoon. Take the tour. Our guide was smooth as silk, his little anecdotal tid-bits were delicious. You'll actually learn here, imagine that. Flagler was clearly ahead of his time and when you begin to consider when this place was built and how it was built it's nothing less than amazing. The Guilded period was a rich time in our Country and walking out of there you feel a sense of I don't know - patriotism? It certainly ties together and provides a greater understanding of FL history. If you have not gone, I say go! read more

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This museum was built as the private home of Henry Flagler as a gift for his third wife and was intended from the start to someday be a museum. Built in the gilded age, this home compares to the Vanderbilt's Biltmore Home in Asheville, albeit on a much smaller scale. When we visited, there was an art exhibit on the second floor -- this one devoted to harem culture in turn-of-the-century middle east, a subject of some of the artwork in Flagler's collection. I think admission was $18. There is no food but a nice gift shop. read more

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Beyond expectation! Recently spent two weeks in PB and therefore had extra time. Out of mild interest, I decided to visit the Flagler Museum and I was very glad that I did. In fact, I'm looking forward to my next visit. Great history of the man and the period. Flagler pretty much invented Florida as we know it today and his story is worth learning about. Wonderful art, artifacts, gardens, etc. You will not be disappointed. I'd dedicate 1.5-2 hours to really take it in. read more

I found the ladies unfriendly, Ill-mannered and unrefined. The direction and information about the displays was limited or nonexistent. The absence of just one American flag on the property, is an insult to one America's greatest icons in American history. The curator of this museum, should be sent to the Ringling museum, for training on cultural exhibits and personal interactions. It's sad to see a museum of one of America's greatest Icons fall into the hands of "snarky" and unrefined management. I won't return, or donate till I hear of new and positive leadership! read more

If you like Vizcaya and other opulent homes, then the Flagler Museum is a must. Built in 1902, Whitehall, as it was known, boasts more than 75 rooms and is modeled in the Beaux Arts architecture style. It was built during the Gilded Age, a time that brought technological advances, and as a result, brought fortune to those lucky enough to bring about technological advancements to all. Flagler, obviously, is responsible for the Florida East Coast Railway that links Florida from Jacksonville to Key West, and a chain of luxury hotels he built along the way. Tip: The Flagler Museum's interior is a true challenge to photograph, due to the tungsten lighting, which can cause a yellowish tinge. I did not consider this and did not allow myself enough time to play with the settings on my camera to get the ideal shot, so most of my photos were below my standards, and flash and tripods were not allowed, so many of my photos are blurry, as a result. If you plan to take photos, you should allow yourself about 3 hours to cover the whole grounds; otherwise, you could do so in 2 hours, while pausing and taking in each room. Much of the mansion follows Roman and Greek motifs, from Julius Caesar's bust to the Renaissance goldleaf and aluminum crowning, and scenes from the Oracle of Delphi, depicted in the Grand Hall. You will find such interesting rooms as the library, in the Italian Renaissance style, the Music room, which also served as an art gallery, a central courtyard that allows ocean breezes, and no luxury is spared. Most of the floors and columns are marble. Even the hallway has goldleaf painting on the ceiling. One of the most beautiful rooms is the Grand Ballroom, in the Louis XV style. You can close your eyes and just hear the music playing, and the couples happily waltzing. The Dining room is also notable. Designed in the French Renaissance style, you will notice that the table is so long, that it seems as if the types of dinners held here were more business-like, rather than family, as there is so much distance between the diners on the opposite sides of the table. There are 13 servant rooms, giving you an idea of how much work it must have been to keep up this place. I really enjoyed the courtyard, and its unusual water fountain, which boasts a copy of Givoanni da Bologna's "Venus", which was commissioned by the Medici family for the Boboli Gardens in Florence. If you look closely at the fountain, you will see some elfin men leering at Venus in awe. It's rather funny, yet at the same time, odd...twisted, perhaps, to see such a sight. Unfortunately, because my friend was afraid if we stuck around past the 5 o'clock closing time, (though others certainly did), I did not get a chance to see the Flagler Kenan Pavilion with the racecar. Whitehall is now a popular wedding site and in fact, there was a wedding reception that was about to take place once they closed it down to the general public. Much of the furniture, by the way, is original, rather than reproduced, which is the usual norm. You can thank Mr. Flagler's granddaughter, Jean Flagler Matthews, for saving the estate from razing and forming a nonprofit corporation. Unlike the Royal Poinciana Hotel, which unfortunately was razed once the economy took a turn for the worst during the Great Depression, she was able to spare Whitehall from such a fate and transform it into a museum for our enjoyment. I highly recommend this if you're in the Palm Beach area, or anywhere in South Florida, for that matter. read more

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Whitehall is a fascinating museum and tour. Henry Flagler, his family & heirs are very much a part of the history of Palm Beach and Florida. The museum is decorated beautifully for the holidays and the gift shop has a great selection. Beautiful views of the inter coastal and ocean. read more

On a recent trip up to Boca to visit my cousins, we decided to head a bit farther north and check out the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. It's an amazing house that has been restored to its original turn-of-the-20th-Century glory, and well worth the trip! The house was a gift from Henry Flagler to his third wife in 1902. It was used as a winter vacation house by them for several years, before being turned into a hotel in the late-1920s. Long story short, it was rescued from disrepair by Flagler's granddaughter and now is like a Versailles for the Palm Beach crowd. There's a cafe in the pavilion area that serves a full tea service - complete with crustless sandwiches, scones, clotted cream and jam, along with some other delectable treats. Along with a cold drink and tea, for $18 per person. Totally reasonable, I say, and well worth it! Admission is $15 for adults, discounted for seniors (and students, I think), and free for the kiddies (under 6). This is a great place to learn something about the history of Florida, and just enjoy a magnificent house restored to its gorgeous splendor. A definite must if you're in the area!! read more

My second tour of this amazing mansion, and I found it just as fascinating as the first time. Bless the grand daughter that saved this gilded age property from being torn down. The renovation in 2003 and their upkeep makes the rooms look as if they were completed yesterday. The grand daughter managed to get numerous original Flagler art pieces and furnishings returned, so that you feel as if the Flaglers were still living there. The audio guide is free and quite interesting. Flagler's opulent private rail car has quite a history as well-rescued in 1959 after being used for migrant housing, it has now been lovingly restored to its original grandeur. read more

The Flagler Museum teaches you about the history of Florida and its origins as a tourist destination. It's housed in a gilded age mansion with all of the opulence common to that area. It's one of the better "local" museums I've been visited. You can easily spend a couple hours here if you like to read everything and stop at the cafe for an authentic tea service. The tea service includes a gourmet tea along with a variety of finger sandwiches and desserts. It's a good place to bring out of town friends and relatives for a relaxing afternoon. read more

I have done this tour over 30 times and will do it again many more, this is one place that has done it right!as a Gilded Age mansion tour you can see no short cuts were taken! Take a half day, do the walking path south around Lake worth and see many other mansions off the trail! read more

Excellent tour of a beautiful historic home and setting. We made reservations for a Wednesday the first hour they were open and there was only 1 other couple there. Perfect for social distancing. We downloaded the Flagler app on our phones before we got there and brought ear buds although they said we didn't have to use them. We were through the tour in less than 90 minutes. Time well spent! read more

I took a day trip to visit the Flagler Museum during a recent vacation to Delray Beach to visit my grandparents. If you enjoy checking out the Gilded Age mansions of the northeast, like I do, you'll love Whitehall. Built for a railroad baron's third-wife, this estate is the peak of opulence (even for Palm Beach). The docent tour is very informative, although it tends to focus more on the Flagler family than the house and furnishings itself. Be sure to check out Henry Flagler's personal railroad car in the pavilion, very cool. The cafe isn't that great - it's just at tea service, so maybe get a bite at one of the upscale cafes on Royal Poinciana Way, just down the road. Definitely worth the trip to Palm Beach if you're staying in the South Florida region. read more

Beautiful Museum unfortunately my phone died could take more pictures . So in the Season I am Coming back with the whole Family read more

I agree with the previous reviewers. Whitehall is oppulent! Rivals the Vanderbilt's Breakers in Newport, RI. A place for entertaining! Henry Flagler was a part of the Industrialist Age with J.D. Rockerfeller, Morgan, Edison, Carnegie, etc. The present heirs are living off their inheritance, if invested well, for sure. Flagler built much of Florida during the early 1900s, even a railroad to Key West. This is definitely a "go to" when visiting the area. I suggest the Deering Mansion near Miami, too. read more

If you're travelling through Palm Beach, you should visit this museum. Before you even get to the museum itself, you can see the culture just beaming off the surrounding area. I fell in love the minute I arrived and remained fascinated the entire venture around the various rooms and galleries. There is so much to learn, so much to read, and so much to lose yourself in. I purposely did not visit certain areas because I plan to be back very soon for another visit. Admission was $18/adult, but it's worth it if you love beautiful sculptures, architecture, and paintings. read more

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Not a place to go if you have an elderly person in your party who doesn't move quickly enough for the security guard who was pushing us out the door at 5:00. We happened to be on the opposite side of the elevator, so he followed behind us giving step-by-step reports on our progress as we made our way to the elevator! We will not be returning. read more

I've attended 2 Founder's Day here - this year the crowd was ridiculous. Super busy, but I guess that's what happens & it's free to enter (with $18 ticket price I totally get it!). This Friday decided to go and it's was practically empty which was so nice. The remote control listening tour was very informative & I learned a lot. It's so amazingly beautiful here. Just blows my mind the opulence of the "gilded era". I do think the tickets are quite pricey! $9-$11 would be much more reasonable for what you get out of the museum. Especially knowing how much $ the family has... I mean come on it's bordering on the price of the MOMA... Which is far more impressive. read more

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Great tour lead by docent, Don. Docent gives tour of first floor, then you visit the 2nd floor on your own. The mansion is an exquisite gem in Palm Beach. Highly recommend doing the "combined tour" of The Breakers Hotel ($30 per person for both tours.) The tours really give insight in vacation and lifestyles of the wealthy in the early 1900s. The Breakers Hotel is the site of Sofia Vergara's (Modern Family) recent wedding. read more

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Very beautiful space 18$ per person so take the tour beautiful out side grounds on the other side of property large kapok tree & walking trail nice gift shop read more

Flagler Museum - Museums Near Me - Palm Beach, Florida

The admission price is steep, but you do get to walk inside a famous Florida mansion and see how the rich lived during the Gilded Age. The various guest rooms, each with unique designs and names, were the most memorable part for me. I've only been here once, but I would like to return every once in a while (the price prevents me from going too frequently). However, for me, the REAL APPEAL of coming here is Lake Trail -- a beautiful walking trail that spans Palm Beach Island (starts close to Worth Avenue, bends around the Flagler Museum, and ends near a beautiful public dock across from Peanut Island). I go to Lake Trail every weekend for walking exercise. The scenery is fabulous (while walking it, you're flanked by mansions and the intercoastal), and it always manages to feel like quite an adventure. read more

We had a wonderful visit yesterday at the Museum. We will definitely return. We went with my Aunt and Uncle who live in Palm Beach. (We're from Ft Myers) we did the audio self guided tour and spent some time in the jewelry area and history room which I thoroughly enjoyed. At end of day we ended through the store then out to car91. We spent about 2.5 hours there. Anyway we strolled on out for a walk along the bay and then to out car. At that point we realized our keys were missing and at this point the Museum was closed at 5:25 on a Friday night. We called. No answer obviously. My husband walked around to where we could see a couple vehicles and waited till someone came out to call through the fence. The lovely lady he talked to happened to be the same one who sold us our tickets. She notified security and another employee came out front door. Of course they couldn't let us in but I was fairly confident I knew they were either at the penny machine by the train car or right by front in grass. She took the time to go look and 10/12 min later she returned with the keys so we could go home after our beautiful day. Thanks so much for taking the time to help us !!! read more

Tremendous. If you love the Victorian/Edwardian period then you'll love everything about this mansion tour. We spent three hours there and would have stayed longer if I wasn't so hungry. Missed lunch that day. Take the docent tour which is a guided tour. The tour guides are extremely knowledgeable. $18 admission is a bargain with free parking too! read more

This is an exceptional property, rich in history, art, and artifacts. Every staff member we talked to was extremely friendly and helpful. We took two of the audio devices, which had excellent commentaries on each room. The new addition, with the private rail car, is impressive. We enjoyed our tour very much, which is reasonably priced for two-to-three hours on site. We shopped extensively at the gift shop, finding wonderful reference books; and, a beautiful Christmas ornament. We took dozens of photos; and, will treasure our visit to this unique piece of history. We are so glad to have learned of its history, the history of the family; and, its place in the community. read more