Dates, prices and booking details for the Flagler Museum's 2026 holiday programs, checked against the museum's own website on October 23, 2026.
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Check before you go. Everything below comes from the Flagler Museum's website as of October 23, 2026. The museum's visitor page lists regular hours and general admission, and its ticket calendar lists the 2026 evening tour dates. It does not list Christmas Eve hours, so call (561) 655-2833 to confirm anything you are planning around.
On a December evening at Whitehall, a docent walks a small group through the first floor while carolers sing and a 16-foot tree stands in the Grand Hall. That is the Holiday Evening Tour, and it is the one Gilded Age Christmas outing to book early.
Quick answer: Holiday Evening Tours run December 18 to 23, 26 and 27, 2026, with tours at 6:00, 6:20, 6:40 and 7:00 PM. Tickets are $65 for adults and $35 for children through the museum's ticket portal. The tree lighting on Sunday, December 6, 2026 is for members only. Whitehall is at One Whitehall Way in Palm Beach, about 17 road miles from Wellington.
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When is Christmas at Whitehall in 2026?
- Christmas Tree Lighting: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 3:00 to 5:00 PM. The museum lists it for members at the Family/Dual level and above, so you cannot simply buy a ticket. Henry Flagler's youngest descendants light the 16-foot Grand Hall tree, with a choir, a selection from The Nutcracker by the Paris Ballet Company, holiday refreshments and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
- Holiday Evening Tours: December 18 to 23, 26 and 27. Tours start at 6:00, 6:20, 6:40 and 7:00 PM. The museum's ticket calendar lists them as 12/18/26 through 12/23/26, then 12/26/26 and 12/27/26, so Friday December 18 to Sunday December 27 with the 24th and 25th skipped.
- Fleurs de Villes: The Gilded Age: December 18 to 27, 2026. Fresh-flower mannequins, inspired by HBO's The Gilded Age, are displayed throughout the museum. The museum sends you to its ticket portal for admission.
Source: Holidays at Whitehall, Flagler Museum, checked October 23, 2026.
How much are Holiday Evening Tours at the Flagler Museum?
Adults pay $65 and children pay $35. The museum says the tour is docent-led and covers the first floor, with yuletide carolers, winter refreshments, floral displays in each historic room and refreshments on the Front Portico afterward.
Tickets are sold through the museum's ticket portal. The museum does not say whether evening tours sell out, so book early if you have a date in mind.
What to watch out for when you plan the trip
- Christmas Day is one of the museum's regular closed days, and the evening tours skip December 24 and 25. Call before you drive on Christmas Eve.
- Do not show up for the tree lighting without a membership. The museum lists it for members at the Family/Dual level and above.
- Do not budget off last year's prices. The $65 and $35 figures are what the museum lists now.
- Pick your tour time in the ticket portal. Start times are 20 minutes apart.
Making a night of it from Wellington
Measured on OpenStreetMap routing data on October 23, 2026, the drive from Forest Hill Boulevard near Wellington Village Hall to the museum is about 17 road miles. Drive time depends on traffic, so allow extra for a December evening.
Wellington has its own holiday traditions. See our guides to the Palm Beach Zoo Lights and the Clematis by Night holiday tree for other December outings. If you are weighing a move to the village, start with our Wellington community guide.
I have lived in Palm Beach County my whole life, and my family has been here five generations. Whitehall is one of those places locals take visitors, then forget to visit themselves. Go once in December and you will see why.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Flagler Museum Christmas tree lighting in 2026?
The tree lighting is Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. The museum lists it for members at the Family/Dual level and above. It shows no ticket price for non-members.
What are the Holiday Evening Tours dates and times?
Tours run December 18 to 23, 26 and 27. Start times are 6:00, 6:20, 6:40 and 7:00 PM. Tickets are sold through the museum's ticket portal.
Is Whitehall open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
The museum's visitor page says it is closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day, and the Holiday Evening Tours skip December 24 and 25. It does not list Christmas Eve daytime hours, so call (561) 655-2833 to confirm.
What should I know before I visit Whitehall during the day?
The museum's visitor page lists regular hours of Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m., with adult admission at $28 and children 6 to 12 at $14. Parking in the museum lot is free during museum hours, and food, large bags and flash photography are not allowed. Confirm current details with the museum before you go.
Where is the Flagler Museum and where do I buy tickets?
The museum is at One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480. Holiday Evening Tour tickets are sold through the museum's ticket portal at flagler.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/programs.
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Sources: Flagler Museum, flaglermuseum.org/programs/holidays-at-whitehall and Fleurs de Villes (checked 2026-10-23); ticket portal flagler.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/programs; road distance from OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data (2026-10-23).