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    Key West Firehouse Museum

    4.8 (12 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    June R.

    This is a hidden gem of history close to old town. Great collection of artifacts and hosted by retired firemen. You can even climb on two fire trucks and try on gear.

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    CarolAnn G.

    Great tour by retired Fire Chief. (We felt badly when he needed to sit down because he ran out of breath) The historical information that is on the little firehouse museum is amazing. We were sure that all the men we met / saw were retired fire men. It was great information a d a great way to learn more about Key West and the history.

    Beth T.

    The best tour I've taken in Key West and maybe the best tour I've had. This is something not to be missed on your trip to Key West. The gentleman that gave us our personal tour was the former fire chief of Key West that is now retired and volunteers his time. He has a wealth of knowledge of both the history of Key West as well as the fire department. He added some of his own personal stories and humor to the tour that was approx. an hour and fifteen. If I could rate this higher then 5 stars I would.

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    The staff were so friendly and helpful, excited to tell stories about the Key West fire department and history.

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    Mel Fisher Maritime Museum - Wall of silver!

    Mel Fisher Maritime Museum

    3.7(103 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Happy International Museum Day! Here's a brief review of one of the museums I visited on my cruise…read morein March 2026. Although a bit overpriced ($17.50 for adults) for the size and scope of this museum, Mel Fisher's Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida is an important stop for those interested in maritime archaeology and shipwrecks. This museum, which opened in 2000 in a historic building, focuses on the artifacts from a few 17th-century shipwrecks, especially on the historic find of the Spanish galleon ship, the Nuestra Senora de Atocha which sunk off the Florida Keys in 1622. The history behind the ship, the wreck, and its discovery are all incredible so do a deep dive on your own. As for the museum part of it, the exhibits are pretty permanent - this isn't the kind of place with rotating exhibits - and they could use a dusting/refresh. The gift shop up front is decent, the staff were nice, and the section that focused on the slave ship, Henrietta Marie was a sobering at the cruel treatment and conditions human beings subjected to other human beings. I had a good visit, spending about an hour here in all, and was pleased to have crossed it off my very long list of museums I want to visit!

    First please go and ask for Jadon , I can't overstate how moved I was with the museum, Mel Fisher…read morewas a veteran who utilized his scuba diving talents to find treasure that span across different cultures. What resonates with me most is the African American exhibits on the second floor. This is the most comprehensive collection of African American artifacts in North America . Not only does he encompass the stories of west Africa , he highlights the Caribbean countries like Haiti and Cuba for example to show the magnitude of the trans Atlantic slave trade . This stories shall and will be continue to be told at places like this . I strongly encourage the visit , this museum does what few museums do. It makes you sit with history not walk past it . This place unearthed more than shipwrecks it showed how interconnected we are . It also showed us that One plaque in the exhibit caused me to pause. It read, "Slaveholders feared that an entirely free Black population in the U.S. would overwhelm the whites. Many believed the races could not mix." The irony of such thinking still hangs heavy in the air. Not because the fear was grounded in truth, but because it was steeped in control. It's not the mixing of races that has ever been the threat. It is the liberation of the oppressed, the unmasking of truth, the breaking of silence. I think it's important that all communities that have been marginalized are allowed to have there history spoken on in its truth no matter how ugly it is with no edits

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    Tennessee Williams Museum - Wonderful Museum about Tennessee Williams' Life and Work. Opened 2021.

    Tennessee Williams Museum

    3.5(2 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    This self-guided museum may be of interest to a die-hard Williams fan, but for the casual visitor,…read moreit was a bit lackluster. Mostly old playbills and reviews. I was also interested to know that the paintings displayed of Williams' were just prints. The originals are in the Custom House Museum.

    "I've always depended on the kindness of strangers", one of Tennessee Williams' more famous lines,…read moremay be relevant to the Yelp experience as well. Useful reviews and kind compliments sent by complete strangers? I'll take that any day! OK now more about the museum itself: The Tennessee Williams Museum is a bright modern (circa 2021) space dedicated to the life and literary works of the famous playwright. The small building houses an impressive collection of material ranging from prints of TW's paintings, first edition books, playbills, videos of his interviews and a model of his home in Key West. Admittedly I'm a major fan, but the place would probably appeal to just about anyone with some interest in Key West's colorful history. Admission is reasonable ($7 for adults and $5 for seniors), with discounts available for pre-booking on the museum website. Friendly helpful staff member allowed me to linger a good long while with no hassle. The gift shop has some great finds as well. A unique and wonderful place all around.

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