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Lightner Museum

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 66 attractions in Saint Augustine
Traveler Description: Chicago publisher Otto C. Lightner opened this museum which features items of Victoriana, as well as a stained glass room by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
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Attraction type: History museum, Art museum, Museum
Activities: Antiquing, Getting married
Address: 75 King Street
P.O. Box 334 Saint Augustine, FL 32085
Tel: 904-824-2874
Fax: 904-824-2712

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5 of 5 stars
Greenville, SC
Aug 24, 2008

We had done some research and this museum was high on our list of choices to visit during our four day vacation in St. Augustine. It did not disappoint. My husband, two college-aged boys and myself went through this huge and imposing collection of world treasures with our mouths dropped open. There is so much to see that it is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cincinnati
Aug 13, 2008

Spent TWO DAYS here! Just loved it! My friend and I visited and we are both 28 years old with a love of antiquing. This was definitely our favorite place to visit. Entrance fees were cheap, and I used my student ID for a discount, and they also take a few other discounts too. If you get the chance either... more

Jan 5, 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

I loved learning about the history of this place as the old Alcazar Hotel, sister to the Ponce de Leon (now Flagler College, do the tour) across the street. The excellent restaurant is at the bottom of the old swimming pool, and my favorite thing was actually reading most of a Hotel history pamphlet over my wonderful lunch. Ask your... more

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2 of 5 stars
Crestview, Florida
Sep 19, 2006
3/5 found this review helpful

Although the staff was helpful and informative, this museum was not interesting to me nor the rest of my group. The most interesting thing we saw was the very large swimming pool area that is now a restaurant. Definitely not a place to take small children, no touching allowed. Seemed long and boring. Pricing was average though. more

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5 of 5 stars
Washington DC, District of Columbia
May 21, 2005
3/5 found this review helpful

All museums are just collections of artistic endeavors. This museum is one man's vision of what is beautiful in our world. I think anyone who takes the time to visit will be pleasantly surprised by Mr. Lightner's eye. There are spectacular collections of crystal, Tiffany glass and furniture. Do not miss the demonstration of the musical instruments, it is truly... more

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Lightner Museum Address

75 King Street, P.O. Box 334, Saint Augustine, FL 32085
Tel: 904-824-2874 Fax: 904-824-2712