Ernest Hemingway Home

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907 Whitehead St
Key West, FL 33040

The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, FL offers visitors the opportunity to explore the life and works of the legendary author. Walk through the museum's living room, adorned with photos of Hemingway's fishing adventures, and browse the shop filled with mementos linked to his Nobel Prize-winning career and the allure of the tropical paradise that captivated him and other artists.

One of the highlights of the museum is its resident cats, descendants of a white six-toed cat given to Hemingway by a ship's captain. These feline companions add to the charm of the museum and reflect the island's unique connection to the author. Whether you're interested in Hemingway's legacy, curious about the museum's offerings, or simply want to check in on the cats, the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum is a must-visit destination in Key West.

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Adrian F.
8/29/2025

Welcome to Key West, where the rum flows, the air hangs heavy with salt, and Ernest Hemingway's ghost probably still mutters about deadlines. The Hemingway Home & Museum isn't just a tourist stop...

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Jann M.
5/16/2025

If you go to Key West you must take time out to tour this Mansion. You will learn so much about Ernest Hemingway one of Americas greatest authors. Some facts are interesting and some are...

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Steve V.
4/1/2025

This place is a must visit if you are in Key West. I embarassingly did not know a ton about him beforehand and got a good knowledge by visiting. The entry fee may feel steep, but it is worth it....

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Ray F.
8/7/2025

This is a destination! Yes, I'm an Ernest Hemingway admirer. "Every day is a new day. It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you are ready." ― Ernest...

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Andrea U.
7/26/2025

We never bore of Ernest Hemingway's Key West home & menagerie of 6 toed cats, I've been here more than a half a dozen times. It was built in 1851 and purchased for Hemingway and his second wife,...

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