What it's like
The Custom House building now holds the Key West Museum of Art & History. It towers over Mallory's historic seaport and stands right on the harbor, so the building itself is part of the view.
Inside, two floors of exhibitions cover two centuries of history, art, people and events. Visitors come here to learn about the island's past and its artists, with the harbor just outside.
Good to know
- The museum is on the harbor at Mallory Square, next to the waterfront.
Key West Museum of Art & History
The Custom House museum sits on the harbor by Mallory Square. Two floors of exhibits cover two centuries of Key West history and art.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Harry S. Truman Little White House
A small historic retreat on Front Street where President Harry S. Truman spent working vacations. Guided tours walk you through the house and grounds.
Ernest Hemingway House
Hemingway's former home on Whitehead Street, now a historic house museum. Visitors tour the rooms and walk the grounds where the famous six-toed cats roam.
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
A free natural history museum at Truman Annex Waterfront, with a 2,500-gallon reef aquarium and a short film on the Keys.
Key West Art & Historical Society
The Key West Art & Historical Society runs four museums across the island, each with its own focus on the Florida Keys. Visitors come for the history, the old fort, the lighthouse, and the playwright's home in town.
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Museums
