See two floors of art and history at the Custom House
one day
One-day admission, Exhibitions
Explore the Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House and browse exhibitions spanning two centuries. Your admission is good for one day during open hours.
Hours are daily 10:00am–5:00pm, with last admission at 4:30pm. Tickets do not expire and can be used on any day during open hours.
Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Cancel within 7 days of your booking for a refund minus any fees incurred. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Use your ticket on any day during open hours. Once purchased, tickets do not expire.
Visit daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Last admission is at 4:30pm.
281 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Step inside the Key West Museum of Art and History at the Custom House and you enter one of the most stolidly beautiful buildings on the island. The red-brick Romanesque Revival facade gives way to airy galleries filled with paintings, artifacts, and exhibits that trace Key West's layered past. At the Key West Museum of Art and History, the building itself is as much the story as anything on its walls.
This compact two-floor museum packs a surprising amount of Key West history and culture into about an hour of your time. Highlights include a fascinating food history exhibit, an illustrated Hemingway staircase, folk art, paintings by Tennessee Williams, and the ever-popular Robert the Doll exhibit. Docents like Marco Sanchez bring genuine enthusiasm to the experience, and several visitors mention how well it sets the stage for exploring other Key West attractions afterward. The overall sentiment here is genuinely warm, with visitors repeatedly noting how underrated the place feels given the quality of what's inside. If you enjoy art and local history, this is a solid stop that tends to leave people curious and wanting to dig deeper into the island's story. A small cafe outside rounds things out nicely for those who want to linger a little longer.
Touring the Key West is one of kind. Many historical sites and lovely ocean. Key West Museums might be one of tourist attractions. I have visited a few times by cars, and twice by cruise boats. It is well worth to walk around near port, and other points of attractions offered. Multiple known restaurants and bars everywhere within a mile. I have tried couple seafood restaurants while visiting here. It is nice for a day or two to relax while staying at the Key West.
Ff Fan
May 14, 2026
Touring the Key West is one of kind. Many historical sites and lovely ocean. Key West Museums might be one of tourist attractions. I have visited a few times by cars, and twice by cruise boats. It is well worth to walk around near port, and other points of attractions offered. Multiple known restaurants and bars everywhere within a mile. I have tried couple seafood restaurants while visiting here. It is nice for a day or two to relax while staying at the Key West.
Ff Fan
May 14, 2026