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Emely R.

Beautiful, elegant, and lovely museum to check out in Palm Beach! We did the museum in about 2 hours and the views inside and are are gorgeous! There is free parking for museum guests on both the left and right side once you enter. You can get a guided tour or an audio tour as well. This is also a venue to take beautiful photos for weddings. It's about $28 for adults and children are a bit cheaper. Highly recommend to anyone to check it out!

Judy S.

A beautiful museum. Funny story. I was actually on my way to see the big Kapok tree. I made a turn and ended up here. I was so taken with the beauty of this museum that I decided to check it out. The museum was twenty-eight dollars. They had self-guided tours. They gave me a device that I used for the different rooms here. It is absolutely beautiful inside and air-conditioned. The ceiling alone was breathtaking. It was a beautiful era and this house museum was beautiful. It is a must-see. It had part of a train in one of the rooms outside that you could go inside. The staff was so friendly. They seemed happy to help. I had a great time and learned some history on the way.

Lucia D.

The museum is incredible and amazing. I love the museum. The high tea was not great. I have been to many high teas. There is absolutely nothing, not one single item to wow about in the food or the service. The pink lemonade looks pretty in the glasses but it's country time lemonade. My water glass never got refilled. For the tea service for 4, she gave us 2 pots to share and then we waited for 2 more pots. The tea was good. The waitress slowly poured us tea. We are there for tea! I thought it was worth going because of the ambiance but I was wrong. Half way through our tea they started loudly closing and moving all the tables around us and making so much noise we couldn't hear each other talk. This was not relaxing or enjoyable to me. For the price we paid for tea and dry sandwiches I could have enjoyed a full delicious brunch elsewhere. I didn't care for the crispy cinnamon sugar scones or any of the food items. We tried taking photos at the end but one of the employees was cleaning in the way. We did do the self tour which was great.

Nehal A.

One of the rare attraction spots in West Palm Beach, this place is so magnificent, so huge and so luxurious, I got the feeling how poor I am. Gigantic ball room, dining, library, master bed and bathroom, the other bedrooms, all of it such a wonderful display of the lavish accommodation the Flaglers had. The museum does an excellent job of protecting the original appearance and furnishing of the mansion. Lots of historical context of how it changed over many decades. They added a new section separate from the main building. It has a Flagler train's car that we were able to walk in. Very amusing. For the things they had, the ticket price of $28 per person was steep to me. But overall I really enjoyed the museum, its beautiful lawn and garden area.

Kate C.

This museum was excellent! You get a chance to learn about Henry Flagler, the founding father of Florida. The house gives you an incredible glimpse into the Gilded Age and the small museum upstairs digs into Henry's history. He made the railroad empire in Florida, but he was also big in the hotel business. The house itself was the family home, then a hotel and now a beautiful museum. Definitely worth a visit!

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Catherine C.

The Flagler Museum is like stepping straight into the Gilded Age... with an audio guide as your very classy tour buddy. I did the self-guided tour, which was perfect, you can wander at your own pace like I did while the headset drops little nuggets of history that make you feel smarter than you probably are. The mansion itself is jaw dropping, no seriously, every room looks like it was designed to impress someone important (and probably did). My favorite part was imagining people actually living here, because honestly, changing outfits 7-8 times a day in Florida humidity feels pretty accurate. The grounds are gorgeous, the audio tour is easy to follow, and it's the perfect way to sneak some history into your Palm Beach trip without feeling like you're in a classroom. Fun fact: what looks like gold leaf in one room is actually aluminum leaf, which was rarer at the time, then painted with shellac to give it a warmer glow. Very extra, very Flagler. If you have an hour or two to kill, this spot is 100% worth it. The staff are incredibly kind and welcoming, true Southern hospitality in a mansion that feels like a time capsule.

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Sherry K.

Beautiful, informative museum! I had never been to the Flagler Museum before and had no idea what to expect. There are guided tours that go into great detail about the items in each room. We were with a group and our tour was pre-set up by others. As we arrived we were each given a floor plan and an audio tour that had a numbered guide telling you, very clearly, about the room you were viewing. I liked this setup. Each person could go at their own pace, if desired, and in whatever order you chose to view the rooms. The museum was the actual home of Henry Flagler. He was the one individual who was responsible for bringing more people to Florida than anyone else. He built many hotels in Florida, and then brought the railroads in, so that people could travel to and enjoy the exceptional Florida winter weather. At one time this home had even been converted to a 10 story hotel. It has been brought back to its original glory, sitting on an expanse of beautiful waterfront property in Palm Beach.

Isabella K.

Ok so I'm an absolute Florida nerd so this has been on my bucket list forever. If you know about Henry Flagler, then you know about his impact on the Florida that it is today. He has created so many iconic buildings and his own house "Whitehall" now known as the Flagler Museum was one of them. This place is so gorgeous and so full of history. My son asked me if this is the President's House and it sure looks like it.

Andrea C.

Really beautiful museum, worth a look around. House belonged to Henry Flagler, beautifully decorated and maintained, on the water. Has a very nice food area for tea time, and a train car to see how they travelled. A bit high priced at $28 pp admission, but all very pretty.

Wei H.

Great museum. It gives detailed history about Henry Flagler. The mansion contains many original pieces. Easily to spend 2 hours inside and outdoor walks.

Diana V.

Beautiful Gilded age mansion of the Flagler family. Wonderful visit and worth the trip

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Jenn W.

We reserved Saturday tea in the Railcar 91 pavilion. It was perfect. Great service, view, and tea sandwiches. The museum took about 1.5 hours for the audio tour.

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KayAnna S.

A wonderful museum with so much FL history! It's currently $26 for admission and parking is free. There is plenty of parking as well. We had asked about the cafe upon entering the museum and we were told how beautiful the location of the cafe was and how yummy it was. We were also given a map and shown where the cafe was. Unfortunately it turns out the cafe is seasonal and was not set up when we actually got to the location. We were offered a free audio tour upon entry as well. I was honestly impressed with the audio and it gave plenty of detail for the majority of the property. I would say fulling taking a tour with the audio and reading everything would take about 2 hours, possibly more if you have a large group. It all depends on your preferred engagement. Every room is beautiful to view and it's well worth the visit! The museum shop has lots of great goodies/souvenirs for every age!

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Such a delightful way to spend a few hours. It is an interesting visit to the history of Palm Beach and Florida.

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Beautiful place - so eye catching . Spent a while in here . Colours all match in the 75 rooms

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The tours are well done and very enjoyable. Great Palm Beach history. It's great to take out of town guests to learn about Palm Beach.

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Ask the Community - Flagler Museum

Are pets in a carrier allowed on tour? We traveled here with our small dog and are looking for places we can go with her

Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, the Flagler Museum does not permit pets. Visitor guidelines are available here: https://www.flaglermuseum.us/visiting/visiting

Can photoshoots be done in this museum?

Thank you for your inquiry regarding photography at the Flagler Museum. Unfortunately, I am writing to let you know that your request will not meet with approval. The Museum does not permit photography for personal projects such as weddings,… Read more

How long is the tour?

The docent-led guided tours take about one hour and include just the first floor. You may also enjoy using the audio tour, or the self-guide brochure, to tour all areas of the house at your own pace. The written guide and the audio tour are… Read more

Charge for parking?

Parking is FREE at the Flagler Museum!

Free admission with start at hotel?

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A friend of mine had high tea there at the Museum...How much is it with the tour?

Hello Jill, Flagler Museum admission is $18 for adults age 18 and above. Gilded Age afternoon tea in the Cafe des Beaux-Arts is $22, including tax and gratuity, for a total of $40 per person. Museum admission includes the options to take a… Read more

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In 1959, the mansion was bought by Henry Flagler's granddaughter who turned this beautiful mansion into a museum.

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