Overview
Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888 by Henry Flagler. Today it is home to one of the finest collections of fine and decorative 19th century art in the country. The Museum is open to the public seven days a week and features self-guided tours, tours by reservation for adults and children, and demonstrations of antique mechanical musical instruments. It also holds artifacts including natural history exhibits, Tiffany Glass, and a Victorian village.
Amenities
- Gift Shop
- Group-Friendly
- Open Year-Round
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Self-Guided Tours
Meeting Spaces
The Lightner Museum
- Area: 2,739 sf
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