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Museums
Custom House Museum of Art and History
Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters
Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters
Towering over Mallory’s historic seaport, the Key West Museum of Art & History is as stunning a sight to visitors today as it was when it opened in 1891 as the island’s Custom House, Post Office, Federal Courthouse and 7th District Lighthouse Offices. Pretty nice Cafe on the porch too ;-)
Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters
Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters
Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters
In 1823 Key West, erecting a lighthouse was essential in assuring the safe arrival of both military and commercial vessels navigating the shallow, reef-laden waters off the Florida Keys.
Today, visitors can climb 88 steps to the top of the Lighthouse Tower to get one of the best views of the island and its surrounding turquoise waters.
Fort East Martello Museum
Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters
Fort East Martello Museum
Construction began in 1862 by the U.S. Army on this Civil War Fort in order to defend Key West against a possible Confederate sea assault. Today, visitors can explore the preserved battlement’s collection of relics from the Civil War, learn about Key West’s wrecking and cigar manufacturing industries, as well as meet the Ghosts of East Martello, including the infamous Robert the Doll.
Tennessee Williams Museum
The Key West Cultural Pass. One Pass, 4 Great Museums!
The Key West Cultural Pass. One Pass, 4 Great Museums!
Tennessee Williams, one of America’s foremost playwrights, called the island of Key West ‘home’ for over thirty years. Visit the museum established to honor this literary great and long-term Key West resident.
The Key West Cultural Pass. One Pass, 4 Great Museums!
The Key West Cultural Pass. One Pass, 4 Great Museums!
The Key West Cultural Pass. One Pass, 4 Great Museums!
Grab a Cultural Pass to get deep discounts when visiting all four museums! This pass is good for admission for one into the Custom House, Fort East Martello, Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters, and the Tennessee Williams Museum.
Mel Fisher Museum
The Key West Cultural Pass. One Pass, 4 Great Museums!
Mel Fisher Museum
Underwater for 350 years, the remains of the Atocha and Santa Margarita were discovered on by Mel Fisher in 1985. Famous for his stubborn optimism, he spent most of his life searching for shipwrecks off the coast of Florida. The collection at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West features nearly 100,000 artifacts, such as gold coins, silver, cannons, and a horde of contraband emeralds
Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Walk Among Hundreds of Living Butterflies and Colorful Birds! Take a stroll through a tropical paradise… walk through an exotic and inviting environment filled with hundreds of the most beautiful winged creatures.
Truman Little White House
Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Take a guided tour through the former home turned museum of President Harry S. Truman. Explore where the man of his time lived, worked, played, and held important government meetings in this delightful journey through American history.
Hemingway House
Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Hemingway House
Built in 1851, home to Ernest Hemingway 1931-1940, National Historic Landmark, Literary Landmark and recognized by Library of Congress for it's importance in U.S. History. The museum is open every day from 9-5 for walk in visitors. Adult General admission is $19
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Since opening in 2007, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary's Eco-Discovery Center has provided visitors and locals an opportunity to explore the sanctuary without getting their feet wet. As people explore and interact with the exhibits, it is hoped that visitors will be inspired to take steps to help preserve and conserve these uniq
Since opening in 2007, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary's Eco-Discovery Center has provided visitors and locals an opportunity to explore the sanctuary without getting their feet wet. As people explore and interact with the exhibits, it is hoped that visitors will be inspired to take steps to help preserve and conserve these unique ecosystems that lie within the Keys sanctuary. Admission is free!
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham
The only Coast Guard Cutter afloat today to receive two Presidential Unit Citations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy, the USCGC Ingham is open to the public as a maritime museum & memorial. Open Tues-Sat 10-4. Adult admission $18
Audobon House and Tropical Gardens
Audobon House and Tropical Gardens
The grand home across from the Custom House, known as the Audubon House was built by Capt John Geiger in the 1840s who's family lived there for over a century.
Step back in time to Key West in an era when frequent shipwrecks on the reef created a flourishing wrecking industry.
Be sure to tour the one-acre tropical gardens where orchids, bromeliads, and rare tropical palms thrive.
Places to go...things to see
Southernmost Point
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
Line up to snap a pic of the Southernmost Point marker on Whitehead Street!
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
No visit to Key West is complete without visiting Fort Zachary Taylor Park and Fort, and of course followed by a dip in the ocean.
Key West Garden Club at West Martello Tower
Key West Garden Club at West Martello Tower
The Key West Garden Club at West Martello Tower is a tropical garden paradise by the sea on the site of a former Civil War fort.
Open to the public, it is maintained by member-volunteers of the Garden Club, who's mission is to provide the community with educational opportunities related to tropical gardening and to the West Martello Tower, a National Historic site where the Club is located.
Key West Cemetery
Dry Tortugas National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
The City Cemetery was established in 1847 following the disastrous hurricane of October 11, 1846, where the then beach-side cemetery was unearthed due to the winds and seas. The above ground cemetery in the heart of old town is unique and intriguing. Grab a map of the cemetery at the entrance, or click the picture above for a (not so mobile-friendly) version.
Dry Tortugas National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Made up of seven small islands, it is one of the world’s most unique eco-attractions. Its crown jewel, the historic Fort Jefferson, was once used as a prison during the Civil War. Explore and learn of its history with one of the knowledgeable guides and enjoy an array of activities. Day trips and overnight trips are available. Be sure to book in advance for this very popular excursion!