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Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum

Historic house museum·Old Town, Key West

Hemingway and his cats

About Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum

The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm for walk-in visits. Many of the cats on the grounds descend from Snow White, a six-toed cat given to the writer by a ship’s captain.

Why it's on our list

  • Open daily
  • Six-toed cats
  • Gardens

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, as the crow flies.

  1. The Marquesa HotelOld Town, Key West0.4 mi8 min walk
  2. The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by HiltonOld Town, Key West0.5 mi9 min walk
  3. Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by HiltonAtlantic shore, Key West0.6 mi13 min walk
  4. Sunset Key CottagesSunset Key0.7 mi14 min walk
  5. Ocean Key Resort & SpaMallory Square, Key West0.8 mi15 min walk

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What’s nearby

Distances from Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest stations

  1. Dadeland SouthGreenOrange122 mi
  2. Dadeland NorthGreenOrange122 mi
  3. South MiamiGreenOrange124 mi

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