Christmas at Whitehall
Visitors discover Christmas traditions of the Gilded Age during a special docent-led tour of the Museum's first floor. Festive music fills the house throughout the evening, including carolers on the Front Portico, a pianist in the Drawing Room, organ music in the Music Room, and live performances in the Ballroom. Each historic room also showcases floral artistry inspired by HBO's The Gilded Age, concluding with refreshments on the Front Portico.
What to Expect
Docent-led evening tours of Whitehall featuring live music and floral artistry.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (with specific pricing for children)
Neighborhood
Palm Beach
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Flagler Museum
Food & Drink
Winter refreshments are served on the Front Portico after the tour.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Visitors interested in gilded age history and holiday music
Vibe
Elegant and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $65 Adults; $35 Children. – Get tickets
- Hours: 6:00 PM; 6:20 PM; 6:40 PM; 7:00 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Book a set tour start time ahead, because the docent-led tours leave at fixed times each evening.
- Plan around Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, because there are no evening tours on December 24 and 25.
- Stay on the Front Portico after your tour for refreshments and the carolers instead of heading straight to the car.
- Listen for the pianist in the Drawing Room and the organ in the Music Room as you go, and keep time for the Ballroom performances.
- Buy Museum admission too if you want to see the Fleurs de Villes floral mannequins, which are on display during the same December dates.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: floral artistry inspired by HBO's The Gilded Age in each historic room.
- Fleurs de Villes: THE GILDED AGE is on view throughout the Museum from December 18 to 27, with 15 mannequins dressed in thousands of fresh flowers (separate Museum admission).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Holiday Evening Tour cover?
A docent leads you through Whitehall's first floor and explains the Christmas traditions of the Gilded Age.
What music will we hear?
Carolers sing on the Front Portico. There's a pianist in the Drawing Room, organ music in the Music Room and live performances in the Ballroom.
Are refreshments included?
Yes. Winter refreshments are part of the evening, and after the tour guests gather on the Front Portico for refreshments and holiday merriment.
What's new this year?
Each historic room has floral artistry inspired by HBO's The Gilded Age.
Can children come on the tour?
Yes. Children's tickets are sold for the Holiday Evening Tours.
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