American Stories: Paintings and Sculpture from the Lightner Museum

The Lightner Museum presents "American Stories: Paintings and Sculpture from the Lightner Museum," beginning Monday, July 14, 2025, and on display through Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In the years after the Civil War, the U.S. transformed from being an agrarian country to one with a bustling industrial economy. The population shifted to cities, the country's boundaries expanded, and citizens, pundits, and historians questioned how America's identity was changing. Sculptures and paintings in the museum's collection highlight those changes and how American artists of the time documented and interpreted the young nation's new society, spirit, and character.

Admission: $20.00 for adults, $17.00 for seniors, military, and college students (with ID), $13.00 for youth ages 12 to 17, and $12.00 for residents of St. Johns County. Free for children ages 11 and younger, and Flagler College students (with ID).

When: Monday, July 14, 2025 - Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Where: The Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine

Image: A detailed section of St. Augustine Skyline, painted by French artist Felix F. de Crano in 1903.

The museum is generally open seven days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are closed on New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas