Children's Museums
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
📍 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Historic House Museum
- Notable Feature
- Whitehall mansion - National Historic Landmark, proclaimed "grander than any palace in Europe" when completed in 1902
- Best For
- All ages interested in Gilded Age history and art
- Current Exhibitions
- Department Store history, American Impressionism art, period room interventions through May 24, 2026
- Special Experience
- Mother's Day Tea at Flagler Museum Café, May 10, 2026
💡 Did You Know?
- Henry Morrison Flagler's granddaughter Louise saved Whitehall from destruction after his death and spent her lifetime finding and returning original furniture and artifacts to restore the mansion to its authentic state
- The museum features a historic rail car on the grounds that includes a dining facility, reflecting Flagler's prominence in railroad development during the Gilded Age
- The museum uses Bloomberg Connects digital technology with QR codes and mobile audio commentary, allowing visitors to access interactive guides alongside traditional self-guided and docent-led tours
- The mansion features distinctly decorated period rooms with rotating exhibitions including fashion collections from the Gilded Age era and works by American Impressionist painter Charles Courtney Curran
💬 What Visitors Say
- Choose a self-guided tour to move at your own pace and avoid crowds. Visitors report completing the indoor mansion, patio, and train car in 1.5 hours, but you can spend longer on rooms that interest you most.
- Use the Bloomberg Connects digital guide via QR code on your mobile device for audio commentary and enhanced context about exhibits, period rooms, and the mansion's history without needing to rent a separate device.
- Plan to spend time exploring the outdoor areas including waterfront views and upstairs spaces. Many visitors highlight these often-overlooked sections as particularly photogenic and historically significant.
- If available, book a guided docent tour for deeper insights into Flagler's history and the mansion's artifacts. Reviewers consistently praise knowledgeable docents who add humor and context to the experience.
- Plan at least 1.5-2 hours for your visit to comfortably explore all rooms and outdoor areas. The train car facility also has dining options, making it possible to extend your stay or take a lunch break on-site.
About Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
Grand mansion from the Gilded Age. Artwork & antique furnishings adorn this stately Gilded Age–era mansion built for an oil tycoon.
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