Whether you are looking for art, history or nature, the museums in Key West can provide entertainment and education for you!
Antiques and Tropical Gardens
To experience the beautiful mid-19th century Key West, make sure to visit the during your stay! Antique enthusiasts will appreciate the period furnishings while art enthusiasts will enjoy the extensive collection of original hand-painted lithographs by famed naturalist John James Audubon.
The lush garden is available for guests to wander its paved brick pathways among some rare tropical plants, and it is available for events! The Hemingway Home and Museum also houses a tranquil garden ready for guests, events and the many cats that live on this property.
Famous Key West Residents
If you are looking to step back in time with one of your favorite former Key West residents, than look no further than our museums! Here, you can visit the home where Hemingway wrote many of his greatest works, walk through the collection of rare first edition plays, books and articles that playwright Tennessee Williams collected while he was here and you can see the house Harry S. Truman chose as the Winter White House while he was in office.
Museums For the Family
If you are planning a trip with the kids, our Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium is full of bizarre, unusual and fascinating sights! With 15 themed galleries and objects from over 200 countries collected during Robert Ripley’s lifetime, this museum is sure to excite children and adults!
If you are looking for more history and adventure, step back to the treacherous world of shipwrecking with the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum. Learn about the history of Key West through live actors, artifacts and a 65-inch tower! There is also the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum , which is the only fully accredited museum in the Florida Keys—part research institution and part history museum. Guests can take a lab tour and even see how history is revealed!
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The Place to Find Museums in Key West and More!
Whether you are looking for historical museums, award-winning Key West charters, shopping destinations or a spot for your Key West wedding, our website is here to assist you. We also have plenty of information for kid-friendly and gay-friendly activities!
Key West Attractions Association has information for any activity you can dream of for your Key West vacation! Museums are just the tip of the iceberg. You can come to Key West for:
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