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Location
Accessibility
Fully ADA compliant, multiple onsite restrooms, air-conditioned, elevator access
Visitor tip
Take advantage of special events like 'Happy Hour with the Historian' and 'Membership Monday' events for deeper engagement with the museum's rich Key West history and stories beyond standard exhibits.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the current and upcoming exhibits — Mario Sanchez's works and the stories they tell (like 'the old man and the fish going up the stairs') are highlighted as uniquely Key West experiences that rotate every few months.
About Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House
1800s landmark & history museum. Monumental civic building from 1891, restored as a museum for the Key West Art & Historical Society.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Art & History Museum
- Location
- Historic Custom House, 281 Front Street, Key West
- Admission
- $17 adults, $13 seniors/military, $9 youth 7-18, under 7 free
- Hours
- Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m.)
What visitors say
Mother (86yrs old) insisted that we take her to go visit this museum again. She loves the stories of Robert the Doll and other interesting tales of truth. We were greeted by a very lovely host who gave us more details of our repeat…
What an amazing place!!! There is such a rich history in Key West! They switch artist exhibits every few months. I went when the Mario Sanchez works were displayed. I thought they were perfectly Key West! The story of the old man and…
This is a little jewel of a museum. Housed in the old custom house the museum has art installations on the first floor and historical artifacts on the second. Both are real treasures and worth the visit. We gave five google stars and…
From 505 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Housed in a monumental civic building from 1891 that was restored as a museum, making it a historic landmark itself in Key West's Old Town
- Features rotating art exhibits that change every few months, with notable displays including works by Mario Sanchez depicting Key West scenes and stories
- Hosts specialized programming including 'Happy Hour with the Historian' and 'Membership Monday' events, creating unique educational experiences beyond traditional museum visits
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