Lightner Museum

Category: Museum in St. Augustine, Florida

Address: 75 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA

Phone: +19048242874

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

B Mars

Aug 15, 2022

Where do I even begin? Worth every penny. Wonderful Musuem. Wonderful collection. Beautiful building. The history and displays are immaculate. They’ve done a fantastic job. Wonderful time. We spent about 2 hours in here. I could’ve spent all day in there. Very friendly staff. They care about this museum. What a wonderful experience.

Tom Cagle

Mar 4, 2022

Great museum with displays including stained glass, furniture, glassware, porcelain, paintings, curiosities and so much more. The building itself thought give the visitor an insight into the opulence of life in the late 18, early 1900s.

M B

Mar 4, 2022

Beautiful museum full of collections of glass art, crystal, furniture, paintings, and tons of random pieces (toasters, rocks/minerals, a sarcophagus, etc). While the collection is interesting, it is not very great from an artistic perspective. There are no masterpieces in this museum that will move you. Kids will enjoy some of the displays, like a fully preserved lion, but they will probably be bored walking rooms of furniture- unless their favorite show is Antiques Roadshow! They should trade the crystal room for a toy collection to appeal to children! Coming from DC, I'm spoiled by the amazing free museums of the Smithsonian. So when I pay $17 for a museum (full-price adult ticket), I expect to be wowed by the Birth of Venus, Michelangelo's David or another masterpiece. Still, I enjoyed the many pieces and the beautiful architecture of the building and grounds. Definitely a great rainy day activity in St. Augustine. Before you go, check for exhibits as they rotate throughout the year. There may also be discounts on admission available online or through other tour operations. And it's free to locals, which is pretty cool.

AllenFunStuff

Feb 25, 2022

Very interesting place multiple floors of exhibits you can even have lunch in what used to be the indoor swimming pool. Among exhibits are a music room the old steam room and a large thing for water treatments that looks like it came straight out of One flew over the cuckoo's nest Tiffany Glass lots of glassware in general this could go on for days if I actually listed everything that's in this place it's huge. I had enough fun that I joined as a member, I live just over an hour away and plan to make a few trips to see the rest of the museum you can easily spend a day or two very highly recommended.

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Questions & Answers

Is is a nice place

Coach Jose | Sep 3, 2019
Myra Johnson | Sep 3, 2019

Wonderful, educational, and lot of fun.😎

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Is the museum accessible to walkers/strollers

Deborah Magee | Sep 3, 2019
Albert McManus | Sep 3, 2019

Yes, and there is an elevator to reach the upper floors as well.

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Is it worth the expense?

Ruth Long | Sep 3, 2018
Cindy Baldwin | Sep 3, 2018

We went to see the Downton Abbey Exhibit which was temporary. Love it

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Can we buy the tickets on the door??

Adria Kaplan | Sep 3, 2018
Jane Stevens | Sep 3, 2018

Yes. But if you are looking for downton abbey tixs better to call ahead. Also great presentation of mechanical pianos 2 times a day. Call ahead to get times for that.

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Is there a resident discount on admission?

Lee Kozikoski | Sep 3, 2018
Matthew McCleery | Sep 3, 2018

St John's residents get free admission with state issued id

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What is showing there now?

Patricia L. Shomer | Sep 2, 2021
Daniel Norrell | Sep 2, 2021

When I visited there was a new gallery open the the public by artist Anna Miller

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What does it cost currently? Also what are the business hours on Jan. 1st, 2021. Thank you

Mark Dyer | Sep 2, 2021
judith koenig | Sep 2, 2021

Do you have wheel chairs available?

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Is the shop at the Lightner museum open? if so what are the hours?

Pam Cenzer | Sep 2, 2020
Eva Nagorski | Sep 2, 2020

Yes - every day from 9-5, just like the museum!

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Is there free parking

Albert Lanier | Sep 3, 2019
Chris Balchen | Sep 3, 2019

There's not really a designated parking lot. It's wherever you can find it. Mostly pay lots.

Do they have a parking?

Roger Peso | Sep 3, 2019
Leigh Lehman | Sep 3, 2019

No.

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what does it cost per adult? do you have senior discounts?

Rick Mosley | Sep 3, 2019
Lightner Museum | Sep 3, 2019

General Admission $15, Senior (65+) $12, College Student $12, Active Military $12, 12 – 17 Year Olds $8, 11 and younger Free https://lightnermuseum.org/tickets/

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What is the cost of entry

Irma C | Sep 3, 2019
Dennis Walker | Sep 3, 2019

I don't remember but not much and divided bu age group. Check the website

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menu in the swimming pool?

Cindy Brown | Sep 3, 2019
Rhonda McPherson | Sep 3, 2019

Yes

How much is the cost of entry? What are the entrance hours. ?

Arlene Valentin | Sep 3, 2019
debbie wert | Sep 3, 2019

I wish I could help but I do not speak spanish

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is it free to get in

donna duclon | Sep 3, 2019
Philip Keber | Sep 3, 2019

No not free

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What was the name of the hotel where the lightened Museum is now located?×

David Hutchinson | Sep 3, 2019
Zach | Sep 3, 2019

The Alcazar Hotel

Does the Museum offer service that an item can be authenticated.

Alexis Beck | Sep 3, 2019
David Eldridge | Sep 3, 2019

I believe it's a private collection so they probably don't care.

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Are there wheelchairs available at the museum?

Cassandra Russell | Sep 3, 2018
Lorri Steinemann | Sep 3, 2019

Yes, there are 2 for use in museum.

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what is the cost.

Carmen Mcfadden | Sep 3, 2018
Fran S | Sep 3, 2018

Interesting and cluttered...

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is this a hotel that one can stay in

Leslie Steadman | Sep 3, 2018
Kay Newman | Sep 3, 2018

No

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Is the museum handicap accessible?

Carol Dorsey | Sep 3, 2018
Ruth Dorsey | Sep 3, 2018

Sure is.

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Is there any chance Dressing Downton will still be showing February 19th? Have guest coming and they are very interested in seeing it. Thanks, Pam Cleveland

Mike Cleveland | Sep 3, 2018
Lindsey Leonhardt | Sep 3, 2018

It has been extended until Feb 4. This is the final stop on it's US tour.

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Where is the best, closest place to park?

Eden Rhynehart | Sep 3, 2018
Christina Valliere | Sep 3, 2018

Public parking garage at the end of Cordova Street

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Is there a discount for St Johns resident to the Dressing Downton event?

Office Electrical Contractors | Sep 3, 2018
Lorri Steinemann | Sep 3, 2018

No but there is a senior discount..age 65, active military and students

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What is the cost for admission?

Cyndy Robedee | Sep 3, 2018
Matthew McCleery | Sep 3, 2018

Adults $10.00 Active military with I.D $6.00 College student with I.D $5.00 Young people: 12-18  $5.00 Children under 12 (with adult) free Admission is free for St John's county resident with state issued I.D.

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How did the museum fare with the hurricane? I hope damages if any are minimal. Also how is my favorite volunteer Margo, she was lovely when we visited the museum last year

Cali Huedepohl | Sep 3, 2018
Sierra Canady | Sep 3, 2018

The museum revive minimal to no damage during this past hurricane thankfully.

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