Hemingway House Key West

4.5/5
(21.1K) · Museum in Key West, United States
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Built in 1851, home to Ernest Hemingway 1931-1940, National Historic Landmark, Literary Landmark and recognized by Library of Congress for it's …

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Apr 20, 2025
I was very surprised I liked this place. Rob our guide was funny. Learned a lot about Hemingway - and developed an appreciation for his work. I loved trying to find all the cats. They are soooo cute!…Full review by Sandibeachtraveler
Apr 16, 2025
This was a superb tour of a really interesting old house. I had read a few of Hemingway’s books 30 plus years ago but had not thought about him much since. We heard this was a great place to visit in…Full review by Aegir101
Apr 10, 2025
I absolutely loved this tour. The guides provide so much content and I found it to be intriguing. Favorite spots: the wall that has pictures of all his wives, the maid’s room that had the amazing fir…Full review by Heather R

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What’s with the cats? Do they live there or are they feral? If you are allergic to cats, is it best to skip this stop?
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The cats are all in the house. I’m allergic but didn’t have any issues!!!
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Can you walk around the outside of the house for free?
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We did walk by before we visited and one can only see a few glimpses, given the wall and all the trees. The writer built the high wall to keep curiosity seekers at bay when he lived …
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We did walk by before we visited and one can only see a few glimpses, given the wall and all the trees. The writer built the high wall to keep curiosity seekers at bay when he lived there and it still works today. But, well worth the fee to visit the museum.
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Are the cats inside and outside? Would someone allergic to cats be advised to avoid this attraction?
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Yes cats are everywhere! They are well behaved and it encouraged not to pet them but if allergic then maybe it’s not a good idea.
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Can u bring cat treats and give them to the cats?
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They use some of the admission funds to care for the cats. They are under a vets care and strict diets. The staff probably has a treat they can share with you. Enjoy!
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