I knew nothing of Henry Flagler or this residence before visiting South Florida. So glad I visited and took the docent guided tour. Very informative, great history. Our guide was Ms. Yeldell, who did a very nice job, mixing stories of the residence along with Mr Flagler's role in the development of Florida. The narrative put everything nicely in context.... More

I really, really enjoyed this tour. We opt'd for the audio tour which I would recommend. My wife and her sister went left after entering the mansion and my daughter, her boy friend, and I went right. We listened to most of the audio narrations which describe the various rooms in the mansion along with some music which seems to... More

This mansion takes its visitors back to the glory days of the early 1900's. The Flagler Museum known as Whitehall is just an amazing place. Recommend the guided tour of the first floor. Visitors may spend as much time as they wish enjoying this grand winter retreat. Rivals the mansions of Newport, RI A must visit if in the Palm... More

I had expected this to be a museum of the railway built by Flager in Florida, but it is in fact a collection of French and Italian classical furniture and fittings in the renovated (partial) hotel he built. This is most definately not for the railway enthusists as they have only one item of railway equipment and this is a... More

Henry Flager partnered with John Rockefeller and founded Standard Oil. He built a grand winter retreat as a wedding gift for his wife Lily. Named Whitehall, this 70+ room residence established Palm Beach as a playground for the wealthy socialites of America's Golden Age. Known as the Flagler Museum, it may be visited on a guided tour or self-directed. I... More

An amazing building with an very interesting history. no one who lives in florida should miss out on this place. Flagler was an amazing guy and this house is a great way to learn a little about his life and accomplishments. More

we had 2 hours in palm, and decided to visit. good choice. wonderful museum/house, as well as historically sound. thanks. More

History of Henry Flagler, railroad entrepreneur and real estate magnate/developer of Florida, is told within the walls of this gorgeous home, which was designed to be of benefit to the community. Henry's private rail car is also on exhibit here. We arrived too late to have tea in the conservatory, but thoroughly enjoyed seeing the house, imagining what it would... More

My grandfather was a docent here years ago and I came back with my family for nostalgia. They have a fantastic booklet for kids to use as you tour, keeping them interested and busy. Gorgeous place, inside and out! More