Flagler Museum
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Downtown
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Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
This is a good place to get: Lunch
Baby Changing Facility: Yes
Flagler Museum
Whitehall
Gilded Age Masterpiece
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1 Whitehall Way Palm Beach, FL 33480 |
+1 561 655 2833 Fax: +1 561 655 2826 |
Description
When it was completed in 1902, Whitehall, Henry Flagler's Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, was hailed by the New York Herald as "more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world." Today, Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public as the Flagler Museum, featuring guided tours, changing exhibits, and special programs. Start here to learn about the Gilded Age, the most fascinating period in American history. Start here to learn about early Florida, when Henry Flagler's railroads and luxury hotels transformed Florida and established tourism and agriculture as the foundations of the Florida Economy. Start here and enjoy one of America's most beautiful homes and Florida's first Museum. The Museum features two changing exhibits a year. The Fall exhibit typically runs from September through December. The Winter exhibit, from January through April.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 10am-5pm, Tues-Sat, 12pm-5pm, SunVisit Time: 1hr-3hr
Average Wait Time: 0-15min
Notes: Each afternoon the Flagler Museum hosts a Gilded Age style tea in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion. The Cafe features an array of delicacies reminiscent of sophisticated dining during the Gilded Age. The fixed menu, fixed price lunch offers a selection of gourmet tea sandwiches, traditional scones, sweets, and the Museum's own Whitehall Blend tea. The Cafe is open seasonally from Thanksgiving to Easter.
Price: $10-$15
Payment Types: Traveler Checks, VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISCOVER, BANKCARD
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Restrictions: Put your voicemail to work, and turn off those cell phones before you enter. Bring a tripod or steady hand—flash photography is not permitted at this venue.
Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Palm Tran Route 41 or 42.
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bicycle
Bus
Motorbike/Scooter
Taxi
Walking
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
Notes: Wheelchair-accessible parking is available.
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