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Things to see
and do in
Key West
Last Updated
03/28/2008
Museums
in Key West
Natural history, culture, art, and local history should be explored at Key West's local museums.
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
Voted Best Museum in Key West. Features Key West's first restoration, 18th century antiques, original Audubon engravings, lush tropical gardens, museum store, and audio tour
East Martello Museum
Civil War fort, artifacts & displays of Florida Keys history, and other local memorabilia. Across the parking lot of the airport and a neat place to spend some extra time.
Harry S. Truman Little White House Museum
Restored winter White House used by Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, & Kennedy.
Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters Museum
Climb to the top of the lighthouse for an amazing view of Key West.
Key West Art & Historical Society at the Custom House
Florida Keys finest museum of historical and cultural objects, materials, & artifacts. The building alone is worth the small price of admission.
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society & Museum
See the treasure from Spain's golden galleons discovered by Key West's most famous treasure hunter. Famous for his daily proclamation "Today's the day!", Mel Fisher is a revered Key Wester.
Turtle Kraals Museum
Located on the Historic Seaport boardwalk, this museum explores Key West's place in history as the turtle canning capital of the Caribbean. Even with today's stringent laws, and the fad of turtle soup long over, the turtle population has barely recovered.
Wrecker's Museum
Known as "The Oldest House", this museum displays historic wrecking documents, ship models, sea-going artifacts, antiques, and an unusual doll house. Also serves as a great place for a wedding reception or other type of gathering.
Pirate Soul Museum
A remarkable collection of pirate artifacts in a setting that is interactive, educational, and entertaining.
