THE LIGHTNER MUSEUM

SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL

The Lightner Museum is a historic museum located in the heart of St. Augustine, Florida. Housed in the former Alcazar Hotel, the museum is a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the Gilded Age. The museum is home to a vast collection of art, antiques, and artifacts, including 19th-century American and European paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.

The museum's collection is spread over three floors, with each floor dedicated to a particular theme. The first floor showcases the museum's collection of Victorian-era decorative arts, including glassware, furniture, and silverware. The second floor is home to the museum's collection of fine art, including works by artists such as John Singer Sargent, Thomas Moran, and Gilbert Stuart. The third floor houses the museum's collection of musical instruments, including a rare collection of automated musical instruments.

The Lightner Museum is not just a museum but also a historic landmark in its own right. The building was originally built in 1888 as the Alcazar Hotel, a luxurious resort for wealthy tourists. Today, visitors can explore the hotel's former ballroom, swimming pool, and Turkish bath, all of which have been preserved as part of the museum.

Overall, the Lightner Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in history, art, or architecture. Its vast collection of art and antiques, combined with its stunning architecture and fascinating history, make it one of Florida's most unique and interesting museums.

THE LIGHTNER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SAINT AUGUSTINE FL. US MID #8401201067

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 572,488 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 9048242874
• website: http://www.lightnermuseum.org

LIGHTNER MUSEUM OF HOBBIES
75 KING ST
SAINT AUGUSTINE
FL
32084-4386

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