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Key West Museums

In addition to high-end museums housing world-famous art, Key West is also home to iconic shipwrecks, historic forts, Earnest Hemingway’s former home, President Harry S. Truman’s “Little White House,” and much, much more.

Conch Train Tour Ocean Key

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Conch Train Tour

Learn more about the Southernmost City with this 90-minute train tour, featuring more than 100 landmarks and plenty of education on the island. Go back in time to the early twentieth centrury in an open-air train while exploring Key West’s top sights.

HARRY S TRUMAN LITTLE WHITE HOUSE

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Harry S. Truman Little White House

While many presidents used the resiences as a winter or vacation home, it was Presdient Harry S. Truman who truly beloved this place the most, spending the majority of his presidency in Key West. Open daily, plan your visit between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm.

Hemingway Home & Museum

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Hemingway Home & Museum

Explore Ernest Hemingway’s former home, featuring a sprawling mansions and stunning gardens. This historic landmark is open every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

SHIPWRECK TREASURES MUSEUM

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Key West Shipwreck Historeum

For those of you who can’t help but look, this museum is the place for everything you ever wanted to know about shipwrecks and more. See movies, artifacts, and meet a real-life wrecker who will be more than happy to indulge your curiosity about the wrecking industry.

Heilings Curry Museum

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Hellings Curry Museum

Because there are so few brick buildings in Key West, the Hellings Curry Museum stands out as an important piece of culture and history. Built by Captain Martin Luther and Eleanor Hellings in 1892, the building is now owned and operated by the Key West Women’s Club.

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    Fort Jefferson

    70 miles west of Key West, Fort Jefferson is the main attraction at Dry Tortugas National Park. Our team can help arrange transportation to the remote location, where you can spend an afternoon exploring the reef and landmark.

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    Key West Cemetery

    If you enjoy a dark sense of humor, visit the Key West Cemetery for some of the funniest headstones you'll find. In addition to a grave sense of humor, the cemetery is also home to the USS Maine Monument and additional historical plots.

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    Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters Museum

    First lit on January 13, 1826, the Key West lighthouse has a long history. Interactive exhibits teach you about the lighthouse keepers, the hurricane of 1846 and the destruction of the original tower. Walk back in time in the Keeper’s Quarters Museum and discover what life was like for those who kept the light burning.

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    Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum

    This museum honors local hero Mel Fisher, whose death in 1998 was mourned throughout South Florida, and who, along with a crew of other salvagers, found a multimillion-dollar treasure trove in 1985 aboard the wreck of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha. If you're into diving, pirates and sunken treasures, check out this small, informative museum, full of doubloons, pieces of eight, emeralds and solid-gold bars.

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    Museum of Art & History

    An architectural wonder and award-winning museum, the restored Customs House showcases exhibits which weave together two centuries of art, people and events. View the collection of Ernest Hemingway’s personal effects, enjoy Mario Sanchez’s folk art and stand in the room where the U.S. declared war on Spain.

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    Key West Trolley Tours

    Whether you prefer a hop-on/hop-off experience or a round-trip tour, explore the Southernmost City via trolley. Learn more about the history of Key West and experience some of the top sights and sites around town with an expert guide and curated itinerary.

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    Southernmost Point

    Make sure you visit the Southernmost Point in the continental USA, where you'll be only 90 miles from Cuba. Located at the intersection of Whitehead and South Streets.

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    Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine

    After numerous hurricanes hit Key West, Sister M. Louis Gabriel and her fellow nuns created this grotto to remember those lost. During its dedication, Sister Gabriel blessed the grotto saying, “For as long as this grotto stands, this island will never suffer the full force of a hurricane”. Sister Gabriel’s blessing seems to be working ‐ since the dedication, Key West has been spared major hurricane devastation.

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    Seven Mile Bridge

    The Seven Mile Bridge offers breathtaking scenic views. As you drive over its tallest bridge, you'll be on the highest point in the Florida Keys with the most spectacular view of the islands that make up the lower Keys. You'll find plenty of places to park and take a photo. You can even go fishing off the old Seven Mile Bridge, part of which was blown up while making the movie True Lies.

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    Flagler Station

    The 130 mile “railway over the sea” allowed trains to travel to Key West from around the United States and was hailed as an engineering marvel until its tragic destruction in 1935. Visitors to Flagler Station can walk through a railroad car, see artifacts, photographs and memorabilia.

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Events Calendar

Good times and good vibes are always on deck. Check out our activities and the local music scene at Ocean Key Resort and Sunset Pier.

  • 2 people on a Fury Snorkel
    Aug18

    Double Dip Snorkel Trip

    Explore the turquoise waters of the 3rd largest coral barrier reef, teeming with fish, coral, sea turtles and more.

    Date: May 12, 2026 - December 31, 2026

    Time: Tuesday's, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Location: Off-Site (Catamaran / Key West reef)

  • A lantern in the ground in a dark room and a ominous shadow in the background
    Aug20

    Haunted Tours

    Explore the SPOOKY side of Key West with a haunted historical tour.

    Date: May 14, 2026 - December 31, 2026

    Time: Thursday evenings (varies by operator)

    Location: Off-Site (Key West – walking or trolley tour)

  • 3 people biking on a Key Lime Bike tour
    Aug20

    Ocean Key Lime Bike Tour

    Sightseeing the Key West way with a leisurely island bike tour that can be done in flip flops!

    Date: May 14, 2026 - December 31, 2026

    Time: Thursday's, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Location: Key West (guided bike tour)

  • A mix of fruit at the Farmer's Market
    Aug20

    Key West Farmers Market

    Visit the Key West Farmers Market every Thursday at the Truman Waterfront.

    Date: May 14, 2026 - December 31, 2026

    Time: Thursday's, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Location: Truman Waterfront

  • A woman snorkelling with a sail boat in the water
    Aug21

    Snorkel Experience

    Dive into the 3rd largest coral barrier reef in the world and the only barrier reef in the continental United States.

    Date: May 8 - December 31, 2026

    Time: Friday's, varies by tour operator

    Location: Off-Site (Catamaran / Key West waters)

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    Aug22

    Sunset Sails

    There is nothing quite like a Key West sunset, and the second-best place to view one (after the Sunset Pier, of course) is out on the water.

    Date: May 9, 2026 - December 31, 2026

    Time: Saturday's, Varies (sunset)

    Location: Off-Site (Key West waters)

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    Aug23

    World Class Fishing

    The Florida Keys are known for amazing fishing. From the flats and shallows, sight fishing for permit, tarpon or bonefish or in the deeper waters of the backcountry, on the hunt for snapper, grouper or tuna.

    Date: May 10, 2026 - December 31, 2026

    Time: Sunday's, Varies by charter

    Location: Off-Site (Florida Keys waters)

  • A parade in the streets for Fantasy Fest
    Oct16

    Fantasy Fest

    Fantasy Fest turns Key West into a spectacle of masked processions, parties, contests and dances attended by tens of thousands.

    Date: October 16 -25, 2026

    Time: Varies by event

    Location: Key West (multiple venues)

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    Oct17

    That Arena Rock Show

    Kick of Fantasy Fest 2026 with iconic rock music over the water on the world-famous Sunset Pier.

    Date: October 17 & 18, 2026

    Time: 7:00 PM

    Location: Sunset Pier

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    Oct20

    Tay Tay Tuesday, Life of a Showgirl

    Join us for a family-friendly tribute to your favorite musical icon and showgirl.

    Date: October 20, 2026

    Time: 6:00 PM

    Location: SpaTerre