Great exhibit with lots of information on the history of the area! Great place to visit if you are in the area!

My rating would be a 4.5. The building is magnificent. The historic displays are very informative. I read most everything and spent over an hour here. Price was decent, especially with the discount for ordering tix online. I'm glad they also displayed some art...but the art that was there during my visit was...well...not that great. That's where I took off the half star rating.

This was an interesting museum. The history and art exhibits on display were all great. I particularly liked the two illustrators exhibit, the woodcut artwork, the Flagler and Railway exhibit and the Hemingway exhibit.

Nice, albeit small, art and history museum. It was interesting to learn about the history of this island. We really enjoyed the Guy Harvey art exhibition

Small but nice little museum. I thought the place would be more historic to the whole island 🏝 including pre-European settlement and maybe some geologic insight. Although they do provide historic information, it's not entirely what I thought.

Visited about a week ago to view the museum's permanent exhibit (showcasing Florida's history) and the WPA artists exhibit. This museum was heavy on the historical material while featuring little artwork of artistic merit. The featured artist exhibit was very disappointing. Despite these shortcomings, finding this museum in Key West was a nice hidden treasure. The employees were also very kind.

Loved learning about all the history of Key West

There are always interesting exhibits at the museum. This visit had two special exhibits - one by a long time photographer with the Key West newspaper and another on the art of cigar boxes. Both were excellent. The 2nd floor permanent exhibit on the overseas railway is excellent.

Lovely cigar exhibit, lots of Hemingway, loved the history of the island and the exhibit of local photography - not for little kids - clean bathrooms, nice AC, and super friendly staff. Took us a couple of hours. *Also Whiteside Subs is right across and it's amazing for lunch

Title: "A Journey through Time at the Key West Art and History Museum" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Key West Art and History Museum, located in the grand Richardsonian Romanesque building, is an enchanting haven for history and art enthusiasts alike. My visit to this magnificent place was before the pandemic, yet the memories of the enriching experience are still fresh. The museum in the former U.S. Custom House built in 1891 is a splendid example of preserving the past while enlightening the present. It holds an impressive collection of over 25,000 objects narrating Key West's vibrant history and culture, making the past resonate with the gift most engagingly. The narrative woven by these artifacts paints a vivid picture of Key West's journey from its humble beginnings as a trading post to its emergence as a sought-after tourist spot of the 20th century. A unique feature that piqued my interest was the rotating exhibits, each showcasing distinct pieces of art and artifacts from across the globe. My favorite was an exhibit detailing Key West's maritime history - a mesmerizing dive into the depths of time guaranteed to leave any history buff in awe. The museum isn't just a place; it's an experience. It's a walk through the tapestry of time, every corner revealing a new facet of Key West's rich heritage. The setting itself, the old Customs House, is an exquisite architectural art. One can feel the echoes of the past in its corridors, making the exploration even more immersive. Another commendable aspect of this museum is its inclusivity. It provides a rich experience for adults, children, and seniors at discounted prices to ensure history is accessible to all. In addition, the museum's wheelchair accessibility proves that they have indeed paid attention to every visitor's need. The Key West Art and History Museum is an intriguing blend of art, history, and culture. It isn't just a museum; it's a time machine into Key West's past and an experience not to be missed.

Loved the permanent collection and found the temporary exhibit fascinating and informative. Be aware: the elevator was out on May 2023

Awesome evening at the Custom House for the opening of the Sushi 25 Years in the Shoe exhibit. Always very interesting exhibits and displays!

Join this wonderful place when you move to Key West. This is a treasure in our community. The events, such as Professor Guy Harvey's book signing, and the Christmas pageant (the ukulele band is the bomb!) are representative of the great things the KWAHS brings to us. We are members!

The museum is a wonderful vault of knowledge, history, and art all unique to Key West. Exhibits include the USS Maine, Slavery and Abolition, and drawings from Key West natives. But the museum lacked flair and a through-thread (other than “Key West”). Still, it’s worth a visit to learn more about the local history and art!

Key West Art and Historical Society includes this and 3 other (soon to be 4) museums on the island. Each is small, but collectively they are a comprehensive collection of island specific art and history. Highly recommend. Check out the website for information on becoming a member. Also highly recommend.

Learn what you never knew (I did). Tastefully executed, wonderful opportunity to learn far more than most individuals would know. You have driven a long way - don't past this by.

This museum is housed in an historic building (historic customs building), has amazing art and well presented history. It is very worth the admission price. The history includes wall-sized maps of Key West that show snapshots in times. It is very informative. The art includes items from WPA, Colorful carved wood pictures, and the entire set of over 50 drawings winding up the staircase that were illustrations to match Hemingway's "Old Man in the Sea". Very informative place.

Don't miss.out on this museum. Filled with interesting information, artifacts and pictures. Some short films to watch as well. You'll not only learn about the history of Key West, but you will discover connections you never realized. A favorite place of a number of popular authors besides Hemmingway that will surprise you. Don't miss out.on the 3rd floor and Hemmingway as well. Learn about Flagler's railroad, what happened and what it is today.

We really enjoyed walking around enjoying the view. Amazing place, is crowded and a little overpriced.

If you are coming to Key West for the $5 t-shirts and bar crawl... do your thing, man! This is not it. If you read books, appreciate art, history, that kind of thing... this may be for you. We visit the museum on each of our trips to Key West and always enjoy learning and seeing something new.

Worth the time and effort to do this. Loved the displays, learned so much and really enjoyed it. Great docents!!

Give yourself 2 hours at least. Great exhibits on Flagler and Hemingway. The sinking of the Maine is also very good. This is located in the old Custom House. Staff are super nice and lovely gift shop.