VISIT FLORIDA > Flagler Museum

Step inside the grandeur of America’s Gilded Age at the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, where opulence and history converge in the heart of Palm Beach. Known as Whitehall, this dazzling Beaux-Arts mansion was once the winter retreat of oil tycoon and visionary Henry Flagler, whose dream of transforming Florida into a playground for the affluent shaped the state’s destiny.

Here are two ways to enjoy.

Explore “A Palace on Wheels”

Don’t miss Railcar No. 91 proudly displayed in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion. Built in 1886 by the Jackson and Sharp Company, this luxurious railcar was once dubbed “A Palace on Wheels.” With its elegant oak panelling and refined desk, the railcar served as Flagler’s personal travel sanctuary. In 1912, he journeyed aboard it along the Over-Sea Railroad to Key West, celebrating the completion of the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway in an engineering triumph.

Afternoon Tea with a Gilded Twist

Experience a touch of Victorian grace at the Railcar No. 91 Tea Room, where afternoon tea is served alongside the historic railcar. Sip on the museum’s exclusive Whitehall Special Blend tea while gazing across Lake Worth at the West Palm Beach skyline. An assortment of savoury sandwiches, traditional scones and sweet treats are gorgeously presented in the Whitehall Collection China. It’s an elegant escape into the past that promises a taste of history in every bite.