Villa Zorayda Museum — Attraction in Saint Augustine

It was very nice it was very beautiful and it was very educational lot of fine art lot of fine furniture and antiques collectibles and educational about the people who own it who ran it and who preserved it recommend anyone to check it out very educational for kids and for adults and for Freemasons and Shriners because the owners the original owners and the ones who preserved it we're all Masons and Shriners and they were also part of other historical clubs that were related to the Masons and Shriners lot of fine artifacts in architecture great curator of the museum and the place used to be used as a meeting Hall for the Shriners and Masons and the other clubs that he belong to that were part of the Mason's in Shriners had to correct the person at the front desk though about Masons and Shriners being one myself and very learned and I done some more research with the Shriners and Masons and found out that the place was used as a meeting Hall a couple different times and the person at the front desk didn't seem to know that neutered that anyone else or else trying to keep it a secret but it was used for several functions and it was built by Masons and you can tell by the staircase in the architecture inside and outside and how it was designed and built and researching it a little bit further found out this important fact it's documented in some of the logs with the Freemasons...

Perfect — here’s a revised version of your raving review written in a warm, personal, and college-level tone, reflecting your visit with your partner:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My partner and I had an unforgettable experience at the Villa Zorayda Museum. From the moment we stepped inside, we were captivated by the intricate architecture and the sense of history that fills every corner. The Moorish-inspired design, with its colorful tiles, carved woodwork, and detailed ornamentation, felt like stepping into a storybook from another world.

The self-guided audio tour was engaging and beautifully narrated, offering the perfect balance of history, art, and storytelling. We learned not only about the villa’s fascinating past and its visionary owner but also about how the collection came together over time. Each room revealed something new and unexpected, and we found ourselves marveling at the craftsmanship and the attention to detail throughout.

Visiting together made the experience even more special—it’s one of those rare places that sparks both wonder and conversation. The staff were kind and welcoming, and the atmosphere was peaceful, almost enchanting. Villa Zorayda isn’t just a museum; it’s a cultural treasure that makes you appreciate art, history, and architecture in a deeper way. We left completely inspired and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting...

The museum itself is beautiful for any fan of architecture and design. I had a really great time until the end of my visit. I was the only person inside and was told 3 times in the 30 minutes I was there that they close at 5. I finished up at 4:59 and asked on the way out if I could please use the restroom, and the woman at the front desk looked at me and said, "We literally close at 5." Really awful customer service as someone in a previous review noted. As a paying supporter of the not-so-busy museum, I would imagine they would have allowed me to use the restroom on the way out, as it would have only taken a minute. I would want someone working the front desk who is passionate about what's inside. The woman didn't seem to care when I expressed how beautiful it was and was more concerned with walking out the door at 5 pm on the dot and not a...