Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Florida
Museum with a major rail exhibit
The Flagler Museum preserves Whitehall, the 75-room Gilded Age estate Henry Flagler completed in Palm Beach in 1902, and the Flagler Kenan Pavilion, home to his private Railcar No. 91.
- Whitehall completed in 1902
- National Historic Landmark
- Flagler's private Railcar No. 91
- 75-room Gilded Age mansion
- Free docent tours with admission
- Kids' tour and activity guide
Flagler Museum at a glance
- Hours
- Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday noon to 5 pm; closed Mondays
- Admission
- Adults (13+) $28, children 6 to 12 $14, 5 and under free, members free (as of October 2026)
- Seasonal events
- Family Days: Autumn at Whitehall, Gilded Age-style Tea Service (Thanksgiving to Easter)
- Plan for
- About 2 hours
- Best for
- History lovers, older kids and anyone curious about Flagler's railcar
- Best ages
- Ages 6 and up
- Accessibility
- Strollers are parked outside; audio tours and app guides are available in several languages.
Hours and prices as the museum posts them, checked October 19, 2026. Confirm before you go.
Contact and directions
- AddressOne Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480(opens in a new tab)
- Phone(561) 655-2833
- Websiteflaglermuseum.org(opens in a new tab)
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Henry Flagler's palace by the lake, and the railcar beside it
Whitehall was built for Henry Flagler, a co-founder of Standard Oil, and completed in 1902 as a wedding gift for his third wife, Mary Lily Kenan. The New York Herald greeted the 75-room house by calling it more wonderful than any palace in Europe, and it still stands as one of the most complete surviving examples of America's Gilded Age, the era the museum dates from 1865 to 1929.
Today Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark, open to the public as the Flagler Museum. Its staff, led by Director and CEO Amanda H. Skier, care for the house, its grounds and its collection, mount a changing program of exhibitions on Gilded Age artists and subjects each year, and run education programs and family days for local children.
For train lovers, the reason to come is on the grounds. The Flagler Kenan Pavilion shelters Flagler's own private Railcar No. 91, and the museum includes it in every general admission visit along with both floors of the mansion. Seeing the railcar beside the house helps visitors picture how a man of Flagler's wealth traveled in his day: in a private car of his own, rolling into Florida rather than arriving by road.
Behind the visitor experience is a staff that includes a chief curator, an education director and a team of docents who lead daily tours through the first floor, so the house is explained by people who know it well rather than left to speak only through its rooms.
Two floors of Whitehall and the pavilion on the lawn
General admission covers the first and second floors of Whitehall, its grounds, and the Flagler Kenan Pavilion with Railcar No. 91. Docent-led tours of the first floor are free with admission, running Tuesday through Saturday at 11 am, 12:30 pm and 2 pm and Sundays at 12:30 pm and 2 pm, each capped at 35 people.
If you prefer to explore on your own, pick up an audio tour wand (English, Spanish, French, German or Portuguese), download the free Flagler Museum app and use your own earbuds, open the free Bloomberg Connects digital guide, or follow a printed self-guide brochure. The museum shop on Whitehall's first floor carries books on the Gilded Age and Florida history, with a children's corner, and the cafe offers a seasonal Gilded Age-style tea and a casual Picnic in the Cocoanut Grove.
Don’t miss
- Railcar No. 91Henry Flagler's private railroad car, displayed in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion and included with general admission.
- The Flagler Kenan PavilionThe building on the grounds built to shelter the railcar, and part of every visit.
- Whitehall's first floor docent tourA free guided walk through the grand first-floor rooms, offered several times a day.
- Gilded Age-style Tea ServiceA seasonal tea in the museum cafe, served from the day after Thanksgiving through Easter Sunday.
- Changing exhibitionsEach year the museum mounts new exhibitions on artists and topics of the Gilded Age, 1865 to 1929.
Visiting Whitehall with children
The museum hands out a printed Tour and Activity Guide for Kids, and Railcar No. 91 gives young train fans a clear goal for the visit. Children 5 and under get in free, and the shop has a children's book corner. Family Days on the grounds, such as Autumn at Whitehall, add music, art activities, games and outdoor fun.
Plan for a quieter, look-don't-touch house museum. Strollers and car-seat baby carriers are not allowed inside, but there is a stroller parking area outside the museum shop. Backpacks of any size and large bags are not permitted, and there is no storage, so leave extras in the car. Visitors under 18 must be with an adult.
Plan your visit: tips for Flagler Museum
- Time your arrival for a free docent tour at 11 am, 12:30 pm or 2 pm (Sundays 12:30 pm and 2 pm).
- Leave backpacks and large bags in the car; they are not allowed and there is no storage.
- Use the stroller parking area outside the museum shop.
- The museum is closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
- Walk-up tickets are sold during open hours, but you can also buy online.
The museum's calendar includes Family Days on the grounds, such as the second annual Autumn at Whitehall on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 10 am to noon, with seasonal treats, live music, art activities and games. From the day after Thanksgiving through Easter Sunday, the cafe serves its Gilded Age-style Tea Service. The museum does not run a train ride, but our list of Christmas train rides in Florida can round out a holiday trip.
The staff and members behind Whitehall
The Flagler Museum is run by a professional staff under Director and CEO Amanda H. Skier, with a chief curator, education and events teams, and docents who lead tours every open day. Members get free admission, and the museum shop and cafe help support its work. Group and private tours are another way to visit while backing the museum.
Rail museums an easy drive from Palm Beach
The Boca Express Train Museum is about 25 miles south in Boca Raton. Head west about 55 miles to ride Sugar Express through the cane fields, or south about 79 miles to the Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami. For more ideas, see all the train museums in Florida.
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Henry Flagler had a whole private railcar to travel in. Rally has one small bag, and he takes packing very seriously: his turtle toy, his green bone and his yellow ball, nothing more. I love imagining Railcar No. 91 next to that little suitcase. Fancy or simple, every trip starts with deciding what matters enough to bring along. If your kids like trains, our train books for toddlers list is a good place to start.
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Flagler Museum: 20 questions visitors ask
What are the Flagler Museum hours?
As of October 2026, the Flagler Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. It is closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The museum shop is open during the same general admission hours.
Is the Flagler Museum open on Sunday?
Yes. As of October 2026, the Flagler Museum is open on Sundays from noon to 5 pm. Free docent-led tours of Whitehall's first floor run on Sundays at 12:30 pm and 2 pm, with a limit of 35 people per tour, so arrive a little early if you want a spot.
How much are Flagler Museum tickets?
As of October 2026, admission is $28 for adults and teens 13 and older, $14 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. Members get in free. Tickets can be bought online, and walk-up tickets are sold during regular museum hours. Check flaglermuseum.org for current prices.
Does the Flagler Museum offer senior or discount tickets?
The museum does not post a senior discount online. Its listed prices are $28 for adults, $14 for children 6 to 12, and free for ages 5 and under, as of October 2026. Membership gives free admission all year. Call (561) 655-2833 to ask about any current discounts.
Where is the Flagler Museum?
The Flagler Museum is at One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, Florida 33480, in Whitehall, Henry Flagler's former estate. It is in Palm Beach, not St. Augustine or Flagler Beach, so double-check your map before you set out. Call (561) 655-2833 with questions.
Is the Flagler Museum in St. Augustine?
No. The Flagler Museum is in Palm Beach, at Henry Flagler's Whitehall estate. St. Augustine has its own Flagler-related landmarks, and Flagler Beach is a separate town, but the museum with Whitehall and Railcar No. 91 is at One Whitehall Way in Palm Beach.
Is there parking at the Flagler Museum?
The museum's visitor page does not spell out parking details, though it suggests stowing personal items in your locked car, since bags and backpacks are not allowed inside. Call (561) 655-2833 before you visit to ask where to park, especially on busy event days.
What is Railcar No. 91 at the Flagler Museum?
Railcar No. 91 is Henry Flagler's private railroad car. It is displayed in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion on Whitehall's grounds and is included with general admission. Self-guide brochures, audio tours and the museum app cover the pavilion, and private tours include it with a guide.
What tours does the Flagler Museum offer?
Free docent-led tours of Whitehall's first floor run Tuesday through Saturday at 11 am, 12:30 pm and 2 pm, and Sundays at 12:30 pm and 2 pm. You can also use audio tour wands in five languages, the free Flagler Museum app, the Bloomberg Connects digital guide, or printed self-guide brochures.
Can I book a group or private tour at the Flagler Museum?
Yes. Group tours for 20 to 50 people run Tuesday through Sunday with a 45-minute docent tour of the first floor, and must be reserved ahead; call (561) 655-2833 ext. 402. Private tours cost $1,000 for up to 10 guests as of October 2026 and include both floors, the pavilion and Railcar No. 91.
Does the Flagler Museum serve tea?
Yes. The Flagler Museum Cafe offers a seasonal Gilded Age-style Tea Service from the day after Thanksgiving through Easter Sunday. Outside that season, or for something casual, the cafe offers Picnic in the Cocoanut Grove. Check the museum website for reservations and current menus.
What does the Flagler Museum do for Christmas?
The museum's seasonal Gilded Age-style Tea Service begins the day after Thanksgiving, and the holiday calendar is posted on the events page. The museum is closed on Christmas Day itself. Check flaglermuseum.org or call (561) 655-2833 for this year's holiday events, tours and ticket details.
What events are coming up at the Flagler Museum?
The museum holds exhibitions, programs and Family Days through the year. The second annual Autumn at Whitehall Family Day is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 am to noon, with treats, music, art activities and games, plus a 2 pm talk. See the events page for the full schedule.
Can you get married at the Flagler Museum?
The Flagler Museum hosts private events and has a Director of Events and an Event Operations Manager on staff. Pricing for weddings and private events is not posted online. Call (561) 655-2833 ext. 201 or use the contact form to reach the events team about dates and costs.
Is the Flagler Museum good for kids?
It works best for school-age kids. The museum offers a printed Tour and Activity Guide for Kids, children 5 and under are free, and Railcar No. 91 is a highlight for train fans. Strollers must be parked outside, and visitors under 18 need an adult with them.
Are strollers or backpacks allowed at the Flagler Museum?
No. Strollers and car-seat style baby carriers are not allowed inside, but you can leave them in the stroller parking area outside the Flagler Museum Shop. Backpacks of any size and large bags or purses are not permitted, and there is no storage, so leave them locked in your car.
Can I take photos at the Flagler Museum?
The museum does not list a photo policy among its posted visitor guidelines. Many visitors want pictures of Whitehall and Railcar No. 91, so ask at admissions when you arrive or call (561) 655-2833 ahead of time, especially if you plan professional or event photography.
How long does a Flagler Museum visit take?
Allow about two hours to see both floors of Whitehall, the grounds and the Flagler Kenan Pavilion with Railcar No. 91. A group docent tour of the first floor alone takes about 45 minutes. Add time for the shop, the cafe or a seasonal tea service.
When was Whitehall built?
Whitehall was completed in 1902 for Henry Flagler, co-founder of Standard Oil, as a wedding gift for his third wife, Mary Lily Kenan. The New York Herald praised the 75-room house at the time. Today it is a National Historic Landmark open to the public as the Flagler Museum.
What train museums are near the Flagler Museum?
The Boca Express Train Museum in Boca Raton is about 25 miles away, Sugar Express in Clewiston about 55 miles, and the Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami about 79 miles. The Railroad Museum of South Florida in Fort Myers is about 114 miles away on the Gulf side.
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