The Hemingway Home & Museum in Key West

Description

You may already know Ernest Hemingway through his unforgettable works of literature, from The Old Man and the Sea and A Farewell to Arms to For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Sun Also Rises. 📚✨ Now, imagine stepping into the very place where this celebrated writer lived, worked, and found inspiration! At the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum in Key West, you can explore the stunning Spanish Colonial-style home, built in 1851, and wander through the rooms filled with historic furnishings, handcrafted details, and stories from Hemingway’s life. 🌴📖 Stroll through the lush tropical gardens and discover the unique character of this iconic Key West landmark—and keep an eye out for some of its most famous residents! 🐱🐾 The property is home to around 40–50 charming six-toed cats, many descended from the polydactyl cats Hemingway himself cared for. With fascinating history, beautiful surroundings, literary legend, and plenty of feline personalities, the Hemingway Home & Museum is a one-of-a-kind Key West experience you won’t want to miss!

• Our tour rates include a 20-30 minute guided tour
• Tours start every 15 minutes, with the first tour starting at 9:15 am
• Museum is open daily, 365 days a year
• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Tickets are only available at our main gate
• No reservations required