Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
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Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
4.5
from $11.99
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Operated by the Key West Art & Historical Society, the Keys oldest cultural non-profit. The mission of the Key West Art & Historical Society is to preserve the culture of the Florida Keys through exhibiting and displaying regional art, architecture and history for the purpose of educating the community and visiting public.
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SandyD
13 contributions
Lighthouse visit
Apr 2021
This is a fun stop if you like lighthouses. There are 88 steep steps to climb it,but is worth it for the view. It would be nice if they labeled the roooms in the keepers cottage to know what try were used for
Written April 17, 2021
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Richard G
7 contributions
History and Views!
Apr 2021 • Couples
Great location to learn about the area early history and hurricanes. The climb to top is rewarded with 30 views of Kew West. And it is cool!
Written April 13, 2021
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W Wylie
Lynchburg, VA17 contributions
Required visit for a history buff
Apr 2021
88 spiral steps to the top will afford you the best view of Key West in all directions. The museum on the grounds will give you a new appreciation for what the early lighthouse keepers were responsible for.
Written April 12, 2021
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Chuck L
Middletown, DE16 contributions
Worth the 88 steps
Apr 2021 • Family
Beautiful view ... lots of history ... even science buffs would get into the physics of the lenses and evolution from whale oil to electricity. Nice museum in the keeper's house. Very close to Hemingway's house, another nice stop.
Written April 4, 2021
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FLnurseER
Boca Raton, FL2,295 contributions
Great view onto Key West, Hemingway House across the road
Mar 2021 • Family
I have reserved our tickets online, so the entry time was very fast. There are only eight visitors allowed into the lighthouse at a time, we were lucky that we were a group of only four. Masks are required, sanitizers are located at the base of the lighthouse. My teenage grandson enjoyed climbing the 88 steps and enjoyed the view. There is lots of interesting information in the keepers house. A nice place to visit since it’s located directly across from the Hemingway House.
Written March 22, 2021
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Frances C
Liberty Lake, WA95 contributions
Enjoy the View!
Mar 2021
The lighthouse and keeper's quarters were very interesting, Well kept and informative. The keeper's quarters is also a museum and we enjoyed that a lot.
Written March 17, 2021
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Kevin J
Las Vegas, NV114 contributions
Weren't planning on going, but glad we did.
Mar 2021
The local rep at the top of the Lighthouse had some great inside info on the lighthouse, area and island. Really made it special!
Written March 16, 2021
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Stephanie D
Atlanta, GA1,157 contributions
Quaint lighthouse with gorgeous views.
Mar 2021
Easy walk up the lighthouse with a lengthy visit through the keeper's quarters -- well worth the price of admission. We were lucky that it was a gorgeous day and the views were incredible. Lastly, the lady in the gift shop was SO helpful, knowledgeable and obviously loved her job. Definitely recommend stopped here when in Key West.
Written March 15, 2021
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Eddie W
Taylor Lake Village, Texas, United States99 contributions
Super views
Mar 2021
The 88 steps to the top are worth it to get the 360 degree view of the island. Right across the street from the Hemingway house. See the 30-40 foot tall frangipani/plumeria. Wellworth the stop!
Written March 13, 2021
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Carol C
Sterling Heights, MI115 contributions
Great Experience
Mar 2021
Made the trek to the top, climbing the 88 steps, and it was totally worth it. The view is spectacular from the top. Definitely worth seeing.
Written March 10, 2021
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Flyer156207
0 contributions
how is parking at lighthouse
arod124
Galveston, TX122 contributions
If you drive, there is parking. We parked around the block. Just make sure you don't park in a designated residential only space. You will be ticketed. A very nice local lady gave us a heads up on the residential parking spaces. After leaving, we saw a small parking lot with not a lot of cars in it.
Threeladybug
Raleigh, NC112 contributions
Anyone know how she faired during Irma?
Leila K
Boynton Beach, FL80 contributions
I do not know but I know much of Duvall ST. survived the storm
Leila K
Boynton Beach, FL80 contributions
Is there a charge for the Lighthouse; if so how much? Thank you
Pamela M
Oakland, California52 contributions
Hi Yes there is a fee for the lighthouse. It costs $10. to go in the lighthouse & museum. There are 80-90 steps to the top, where you can go outside and walk around the top of the lighthouse. It is a narrow stairway with people going up & down. The lighthouse is located on Whitehead street across from the Hemingway House.
louisebap
Enola, PA0 contributions
Im 84 and would need to stop and rest both ways,but I would like to experience it,opinions
Curiosity551354
31 contributions
Unlike some of the other light houses this one does not have landings to rest on.
I have a bad back and weak legs, and asthma, it was a struggle for me but i made it and it was well worth the struggle.
BigMelch18
Hampton, GA35 contributions
Is it tough to climb up to the top? Members in our group struggle with climbs that are too steep.
StevefromExeter
Exeter, NH50 contributions
The stairs are very very narrow, it can be a little frightening passing someone going the opposite direction. There's really no where to stop to rest. But I wouldn't necessarily say it's really steep.
David H
PONTE VEDRA BEACH218 contributions
where is it
MarshaStep
Ellicott City, MD18 contributions
The lighthouse is located at 938 Whitehead Street and is very near the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Sally G
Plantation, FL13 contributions
How far is it from the cruise port ??
Annabella1969
Montville, NJ95 contributions
Nothing is far away in Key West.....ride a bike or rent a scooter.....HAVE FUN!
Frequently Asked Questions about Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
- Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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