The Hemingway Home and Museum

Key West, Florida, US

The Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West preserves the writer’s former residence, showcasing Spanish Colonial architecture and a garden that houses his famous six‑toed cats. With a modest entry fee, it offers a glimpse into literary history and a quiet retreat from the island bustle.

Why choose The Hemingway Home and Museum

You’ll walk the rooms where Hemingway crafted his stories and meet the cats that have become part of the house’s legend, an experience you won’t find in typical tourist sites. The garden’s shade and historic ambience let you pause and feel the past linger.

Best for: History lovers · Literature · Architecture · Families

Start your Key West morning at Hemingway Home

Begin with the Hemingway Home and Museum, then stroll to nearby sights for a relaxed half‑day itinerary.

Morning — The Hemingway Home and Museum
11:00 — Key West Lighthouse
Afternoon — Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A.

Visit tips

Enter at opening time to see the house before the guided tours start.
Visit the garden early to avoid the midday heat and meet the famous six‑toed cats.
Arrive early; the 09:00 opening lets you avoid the midday crowd.
Allow about 1.5 hours to explore the house and garden.

Plan your visit

Recommended duration: 1.5–2 hours
Best time of day: Early morning, before 10:00
Hours: 09:00–17:00
Entry: $18
Booking: not required — tickets at the gate
Category: attraction
Rated 4.6 by 18631 reviewers
Tags: literary history, cat lovers, garden stroll, key west top

Nearby attractions

Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A. — attraction, 8 min walk
The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory — attraction, 7 min walk
Mallory Square — attraction, 15 min walk
Duval Street — landmark, 12 min walk
Truman Little White House — attraction, 11 min walk
Key West Lighthouse — attraction, 1 min walk

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