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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Rachel R.
11/10/2025

I could've stayed here FOREVER. This was my first time visiting and it was so interesting! But to be honest, the best part (for me) was the sweet kitties!! I was in heaven - I spent a lot of my...

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Nancy G.
10/23/2025

Here's what I knew about Ernest Hemingway before touring his home: he wrote a bunch of popular books that I never read, that were made into movies that I never saw, he is the grandfather of...

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Bill F.
10/16/2025

We were in Key West on a cruise stop, and found that the Hemingway House is a short walk from the cruise terminal. From Mallory Square, turn right on Whitehead Street, then walk about half a mile...

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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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