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Flagler Museum

One Whitehall Way · Palm Beach, FL

Why you should go…

Built in 1902 as a wedding gift for Flagler's third wife, the marble mansion Whitehall showcases Gilded Age interiors and tells the story of Henry Flagler, the railroad and hotel magnate who developed Florida's East Coast. It now operates as the Flagler Museum with rotating exhibitions.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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