The Lightner Museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of visitors through its extraordinary collection, historic building, and dynamic exhibitions and programs. Founded in 1948 by Otto C. Lightner, a Chicago publisher, collector, and professional hobbyist, the museum offers an immersive experience of art, architecture, history, and design.

Housed in the former Alcazar Hotel, a Gilded Age resort hotel commissioned by railroad magnate Henry Flagler, the museum showcases a magnificent Spanish Renaissance Revival building designed by the renowned architecture firm Carrère and Hastings. At the heart of the museum's offerings are its compelling collections, which include Louis Comfort Tiffany lamps, exquisite shells and geological specimens from around the world, porcelain from Sèvres, and Victorian mechanical musical instruments. More than just a past-focused institution, the Lightner Museum provides new perspectives through its exhibitions, events, and educational programs.

With a mission to inspire curiosity, excite minds, and enrich lives, the Lightner Museum envisions itself as a vibrant and relevant museum of art and culture, offering enriching experiences to a diverse audience