Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Museum · Key West

Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Photo: Andreas Lamecker · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

Ernest Hemingway lived in this house from 1931 to 1939. The museum displays his typewriter, books, and other personal items. Polydactyl cats descended from his pets live on the property.

On day 5 of Miami, Key West and Orlando in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Admission fee is charged; current prices available on the website.
Time needed
Allow 1 hour for the tour and grounds.
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon to avoid peak crowds.
Getting there
Located at 907 Whitehead Street, reachable by foot or trolley from downtown.

Itineraries with Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Day 5 of Miami, Key West and Orlando in 7 Days

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How Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum fits into a day.
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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum questions

How many cats live at the museum?

Around 60 cats live on the property, and about half are polydactyl.

Can you see Hemingway's writing studio?

The studio is visible from a doorway but not open to walk through.

Is the house air conditioned?

Much of the house is not air conditioned, so visits can be warm in summer.

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