Hemingway Garden Key West

The Hemingway Home and Museum

www.hemingwayhome.com
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(21.1K) · Museum in Key West, United States
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Built in 1851, home to Ernest Hemingway 1931-1940, National Historic Landmark, Literary Landmark and recognized by Library of Congress for it's …

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Jan 17, 2025
Wonderful guided tour and loved the ability to spend as much time as we wanted outside exploring the grounds, gardens and the cats! Tours are very interesting & worth waiting for. We felt watching th… Full review by bluesmama11
Jan 14, 2025
This is just a great "to do" while you're in Key West. Park your car or golf cart somewhere and walk on over as you bop around all day long. Take the guided tour as that's the best way to learn it a… Full review by GinFlynn
Jan 10, 2025
I had high hopes for visiting this museum, but unfortunately, it fell short. The ticket price of $20 per person felt steep, especially considering the lack of guided tours. The experience was further… Full review by Emi C
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Residence of Author Ernest Hemingway
The Ernest Hemingway House was the residence of author Ernest Hemingway in Key West, Florida, United States. It is at 907 Whit…
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The Ernest Hemingway House was the residence of American writer Ernest Hemingway in the 1930s. The house is situated on the isla…
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Located:907 Whitehead Street
Construction completed:1851

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What’s with the cats? Do they live there or are they feral? If you are allergic to cats, is it best to skip this stop?
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The cats are all in the house. I’m allergic but didn’t have any issues!!!
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Can you walk around the outside of the house for free?
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We did walk by before we visited and one can only see a few glimpses, given the wall and all the trees. The writer built the high wall to keep curiosity seekers at bay when he lived …
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We did walk by before we visited and one can only see a few glimpses, given the wall and all the trees. The writer built the high wall to keep curiosity seekers at bay when he lived there and it still works today. But, well worth the fee to visit the museum.
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Are the cats inside and outside? Would someone allergic to cats be advised to avoid this attraction?
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Yes cats are everywhere! They are well behaved and it encouraged not to pet them but if allergic then maybe it’s not a good idea.
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Can u bring cat treats and give them to the cats?
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No, you are asked not to feed them. They are cared for by special staff and vets.
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