It's definitely a must visit when you're in Key West. Luscious greeneries all over the property…read more Keep an eye on the six-toe cats all around. Some of them occupy the cat house that looks like the Hemingway house itself. Very cute. The gift shop is at the back. You can find some cats there too. Very friendly and helpful staff

Heard this was a must stop in key west so had to come by…read more We didn't do the tour which I regret. I think the tour would have brought the whole thing together better. It was super crowded when we went which made it a bit hard to take everything in but loved the cute cats!

This was a nice stop on our recent trip to the keys. It is a smaller museum (we were probably there…read more30-45 minutes) but it's packed with lots of treasure to look at and things to learn about shipwrecks. At the end you get to go out to their watch tower which has a nice view. It's right next to an aquarium and some other things to do so it's definitely worth adding it in if you're planning a trip!

While it takes only about 30 minutes to get through, the Treasure Museum is cozy, sweet and well…read moremaintained. Many amazing artifacts for viewing, learning, and some you can touch/life. The climb up the tower is fun and the views wonderfully amazing!

Last day in Key West and we finally made it to the Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters…read moreMuseum. So glad we did. It was an excellent visit. The entire site is beautifully maintained. If you go, make sure you climb to the top. The view is spectacular and absolutely worth the steps. The lighthouse keeper's house and surrounding grounds are first rate and give you a real sense of what life was like more than 100 years ago. There are numerous displays explaining both the daily work and the technology required to keep the lighthouse operating. It's informative without feeling overwhelming. A must-visit when you're in Key West.

We took the 88 stair climb up and it wasn't too bad. Just a bit awkward when people are trying to…read moreget down while you're trying to go up. The viewing deck from up top isn't too big but it had nice views. The keepers in had interesting items to look at and read about. Worth doing in Key West when you need a break from day drinking.

This was a short but sweet stop in key west. We were looking for something to kill time and this…read morewas a good way to kill 30 minutes or so. They do let you come back all day, we didn't end up doing that but it was a nice option. I was amazed at the number of butterflies in this place! It is a pretty short walk through the inside but it was gorgeous with them flying everywhere. There was lots of information around for you to read up on. It was pretty crowded the day we went but there were a few seats you could stop at. It was pretty expensive but worth doing once.

It's a small conversation with 50-70 species. You get to walk through the whole place in 30 minutes…read morebut it was amazing and it even expensive. Some people had butterflies landed them. The flamingos were cute and very noisy. Surprisingly they had birds in the conservation- they were fruit and seed eating birds, no insects.

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

We came down to Key West for the week and hadn't originally planned to visit the museum. However,…read moreseveral friends recommended it, so we decided to go. I'm glad we did. The most striking thing, and something others have noted, is how low key everything feels. The structure, furnishings, and grounds are modest and very much middle class in character. Compared to how government operates today, the accommodations felt surprisingly austere. The exhibits and tour provide a fairly balanced view of Truman's presidency during that time. He seemed to have a more relaxed approach to the executive branch, often trading formal suits and ties for khakis and Hawaiian shirts. There are also reprints of newspaper clippings and political cartoons that don't always portray him or his administration in a positive light. To me, that made the experience feel more authentic, especially compared to the highly polished and carefully branded narratives often associated with modern political figures. Definitely worth the visit.

It's a cool spot if you're into American history, especially presidential…read more The house is beautiful and the grounds well kept. There is a presidential car also on site. Many placards, images and memorabilia to read, see and learn.

We were in Key West during a cold snap. The high on this particular day was only in the 50's so we…read morewere looking for some indoor activites as opposed to water or beach activities. The Art and Historical Society is housed in a historic buidling that has served a variety of uses in the past - including serving as the island's customs office, a post office, courthouse and the U S Navy. This four-story architectural marvel was built to be a prominent structure near the water in order to collect customs. After the Navy moved out, it was vacant for a number of years until it was acquired by the Art and Historical Society which completed an extensive, multi-year renovation of the building. Seeing the building itself is worth a visit but the museum includes a wealth of art and history of the Key West are that shoudn't be missed. Allow at least 2 hours.

Located in Mallory Square, this museum depicts the paths of citizens of the southernmost town when…read moreit was the richest and largest city in Florida in the 19th century. Here we see local, national and even international exhibits of art and history. I enjoyed drawings of Ernest Hemingway's Old Man and the Sea. There are 59 drawings on the walls from the 1st to the 3rd floor. Open daily from 10-4:30 pm. Elsewhere I wasn't super impressed. Admission charge 13.00 and less for kids. Self guided.

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.

John and Dan are both knowledgeable, and personable salesmen on some amazing treasures that have…read morehistory, and the experience you add to that history in buying a piece of it. They have selections for most any price point (seriously, you don't need a private helicopter to buy here) that carry substantiation of their legitimacy. Even better, they offer a 5% military/veteran discount. So go get a memory that won't take up tons of space, ships easily, and actually appreciates in value. You won't regret just visiting the store, as it's better than many museums that would actually charge you for admission. Looking is free :)

Gorgeous items. Well outside my price range but had to get something. The items were so cool. The…read morestore is just jaw dropping. I wish I knew the name of the woman that helped but she was awesome.

So I normally write long and detailed reviews, but this one will just be a quick one so I can…read morereview my recent 2026 vacation while the memories are still fresh! You might have to endure a long line to take a picture of yourself, posing with this large buoy, but the line goes fast and there's plenty to do around the buoy, including food trucks, restaurants, and shopping. Get your picture in and enjoy knowing that you are at the southernmost point in the United States!

You have to get a picture with this iconic buoy if you are in Key West! It's like going to Disney…read moreWorld and not snapping a picture of Cinderella's Castle, you just can't do it. Get here early though because there is a line and it does form quickly. Luckily, people are just taking a couple pictures at a time so the line moves pretty quick. Smile big and take a great pic, it makes an awesome talking piece to hang up on your wall back home!