School Tours
The Lightner Museum welcomes school groups at reduced rates for a minimum of 10 students. Guided and self-guided tours of the museum’s galleries are available. Tours take approximately 45 minutes and are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All school group tours must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance.
Guided Group Tours (10 or more guests)
Option1:
Travel, Tourism, and Technology: Henry Flagler’s St. Augustine
Enjoy a docent-led tour exploring Henry Flagler’s contributions to Northeast Florida. The tour uses the museum’s historic building, the former Hotel Alcazar, to examine Flagler’s development of tourism and transportation in Florida during the Gilded Age.
This tour aligns with Florida’s 4th Grade Social Studies Standards:
S.S.4.A.4.1.: Explain the effects of technological advances on Florida
S.S.4.A.6.3.: Describe the contributions of significant individuals in Florida
S.S.4.A.8.4.: Explain how tourism affects Florida’s economy and growth
Option 2:
Lightner Museum General Tour: Enjoy a docent-led highlights tour exploring our historic building and unique museum collection.
Schedule a Tour
To schedule a group tour please submit a reservation request form to the Group Tour Department at least two months prior to the proposed arrival date.
For inquires please call the Group Tour Department at
904.824.2874 ext. 102
[email protected]
Chaperone Policy
Chaperones are expected to stay with their group, support student learning and be attentive participants during student visits. Lightner Museum requires one adult chaperone for every 10 students visiting the museum. The museum provides complimentary admission for one adult chaperone for every 10 students. Additional adults with a school group are charged the student rate.
Reservation Information
A group consists of a minimum of 10 participants with a maximum number to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
School tours require a minimum of two month’s advance notice and a credit card to hold the reservation. Group leaders must submit a completed reservation request form to the Group Tour Department at least two months prior to the proposed arrival date. Requests must include two possible arrival dates. Requests are not confirmed until a representative from the Group Tour Department sends a written confirmation by e-mail.
Self-guided group visits without a docent may be scheduled with one week’s advance notice.
Group Arrival
Please plan to arrive at the museum 15 minutes prior to the designated time of your program. If your group is running late, please let us know as soon as possible by calling the main desk at 904.824.2874.
What to Expect During your Visit
To ensure that everyone has an enjoyable visit, please review the following expectations with all adults and students who will attend the visit.
Deposit/Payment/Cancellation Policies
A group consists of a minimum of 10 participants with a maximum number to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Guided tours require a minimum of three weeks’ advance notice and a credit card to hold the reservation. Group leaders must submit a completed reservation request form to the Group Tour Department at least three weeks prior to the proposed arrival date. Requests must include two possible arrival dates. Requests are not confirmed until a representative from the Group Tour Department sends a written confirmation by e-mail.
Self-guided group visits without a docent may be scheduled with one week’s advance notice.