Limited visitors can visit Whitehall, the Flagler Museum, for free, June 5

If you've never been to Whitehall, the historically restored home of Henry Flagler, a Palm Beach gem leftover from the Gilded Age, now's your chance.

Every year on June 5th, the Flagler Museum celebrates its anniversary by opening the mansion to the public – free of charge – once a year in honor of the Museum's founder. Visitors must sign up online and choose a specific entry time. 

Please note that strollers are not allowed inside or outside.

Founder's Day at Flagler Museum

• When: Friday, June 5, 2026
• Where: One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach; phone: 561-655-2833
• Cost: Free admission; registration required.
• Features: A self-guided tour of the Palm Beach mansion built in 1902. It has 75 rooms and boasts over 100,000 square feet.

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Availability is limited to 500 visitors each 2-hour time slot, at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.

Take a virtual tour of the Flagler Museum here, but if you want to witness the slendor in person, be sure to sign up soon and get your name on the guest list for Founder's Day.

In case you're wondering, general admission is usually around $28.

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