CASA ANTIGUA
292-9955
314 Simonton St. · Key West, FL 33040
Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Garden tours $2. In 1928, this building became Ernest Hemingway's first Key West residence where he would write "A Farewell to Arms" and fall in love with the island. Tour Key West's most exotic atrium garden and absorb the history hidden inside the island's most unusual home. Mary Ann Oosterhoudt,Owner Tom Oosterhoudt, Manager
FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY OF DIVING MUSEUM
305-664-9737 · Email: divingmuseum@aol.com
82990 Overseas Hwy · Islamorada, FL 33036
Displaying historic diving equipment and artifacts and information from all over the world about the evolution and history of diving technology.
FRIENDS OF FORT TAYLOR
293-3678 · Fax: 292-6881 · Email: harry.smid@dep.state.fl.us
P.O.Box 58 · Key West, FL 33041
Civil War Days, February 7-10th. Located at Fort Taylor Historic State Park, Key West,FL.
HARRY S. TRUMAN LITTLE WHITE HOUSE MUSEUM
292-9911 · Email: bwolz@historictours.com
111 Front St. inside the Truman Annex · Key West, FL 33040
Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Adults-$11, Children-$5. Tours every 15 minutes from 9 until 4:30. Free exhibit rooms. The American Winter White House used by Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy and Carter has guided tours, changing exhibits and a museum shop. Truman Legacy Symposium held annually; for more information visit www.Trumansymposium.com.
HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ROBERT FROST COTTAGE
296-3573 · Email: heritagehouse@aol.com
410 Caroline St. · Key West, FL 33040
Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $7 for guided and $5 for self-guided tours. Discounts for children, senior citizens and military are available. Experience true island hospitality during a visit to this 19th century sea captain's colonial house, containing original furnishings, rare antiques and unusual seafaring artifacts. The orchid filled garden adjoining the Robert Frost Cottage, is a real treat! Facilities are available for special events.
HISTORIC FLORIDA KEYS FOUNDATION
292-6718 · Email: hfkf@bellsouth.net
510 Greene St. · Key West, FL 33040
The only county-wide non-profit historic preservation organization.
HISTORIC TURTLE CANNERY & MARITIME MUSEUM
294-0209
200 Margaret St. · Key West, FL 33040
At the Historic Seaport on the dock next to the Turtle Kraals Restaurant. Free museum open everyday! Learn the history of the Turtle Cannery business, plus the biology and conservation of sea turtles. Live turtles on display! Feed them every day at 4 p.m.! For school groups or tours, please call and make an appointment with Capt.Tina Brown. Outdoor Marine Life Exhibit coming soon!
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF THE UPPER KEYS
Jerry Wilkinson 852-1620 · Email: jerry142@terranova.net
· Key Largo, FL
Meets at Key Largo Library Community Room, second Monday of each month. Most programs of a historical nature.
KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
296-3913
3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd. · Key West, FL 33040
Membership open to general public. Meets year-round; meetings announced in quarterly newsletter for the special events being offered. Activities include Key West Museum of Art & History, self-guided tours of East Martello Fort and Museum, Key West Lighthouse, various receptions and exhibitions of an art, cultural and historical nature.
KEY WEST BUTTERFLY & NATURE CONSERVATORY
305-296-2988
1316 Duval Street · Key West, FL 33040
Contact us at www.keywestbutterfly.com
KEY WEST FIREHOUSE MUSEUM
305-292-8179
Corner of Grinnell & Virginia · Key West, FL 33040
Progressing and soon to come -- A museum honoring the history of firefighting in Key West. Restoration of the 2-story brick Fire Station #3 originally built in 1907 is underway. Call 292-8179 and ask for Alex Vega for information and how you can help!
KEY WEST GARDEN CLUB
305-294-3210 · Email: www.keywestgardenclub.com
1100 Atlantic Blvd · Key West, FL 33040
Floral Tapestry flower show in March, permanent exhibition at W. Martello Tower
KEY WEST HOUSE & GARDEN TOURS
294-9501 · Fax: 294-9501
P.O. Box 689 · Key West, FL 33041
January through March
KEY WEST LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM & KEEPERS QUARTERS
294-0012
938 Whitehead St. · Key West, FL 33040
Open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Adults-$10, Students-$5, Active military- Free, Locals-Seniors(62 up)-AAA -$9. Children under 6-Free. Climb the 88 steps of the old Key West Lighthouse for one of the best views of Key West and surrounding waters. See the lenses and technology that made the lighthouse function and explore a faithful recreation of the lighthouse keeper's residence.
KEY WEST MARITIME HISTORICAL SOCIETY
305-292-7903
P.O. Box 695 · Key West, FL 33041
A Society for the study, appreciation, and preservation of the maritime heritage of the Florida Keys. Lectures, field trips, exhibits, publications and special events. Award-winning FLORIDA KEYS SEA HERITAGE JOURNAL published quarterly.
KEY WEST MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE
295-6616 · Email: cpennington@kwahs.org
281 Front St. at the corner of Greene St. · Key West, FL 33040
Galleries feature several changing art history exhibitions of local, national, and international scope. "Remember the Maine," is an ongoing exhibit devoted to the famous battleship and the Spanish-American War. The imposing red brick and terra-cotta building is a tour in itself. Daily 9-5 p.m. Adults $8, students $4, children under 6 free.
KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
296-1504 · Email: KWBGS@Bellsouth.net
5210 College Rd., Stock Island · Key West, FL 33040
Open daily 10-4. $5.00 donation requested. Mailing address is P.O. Box 2436, Key West, FL 33045-2436 The last undeveloped native hardwood hammock in the environs of Key West. Three walking trails wind through 11 acres of native plants and champion trees. Shady tranquil beauty perfect for families and nature lovers to enjoy.
LOFTON SANDS AFRICAN BAHAMIAN MUSEUM & RESOURCE CENTER
293-9692 or 294-9643
324 Truman Ave. · Key West, FL 33040
Open Mondays 1-5 p.m. & Wednesdays 10 a.m.-12 noon, or by appointment. A vehicle for preserving and educating the public about the history and cultural contributions of the African Bahamian Community. Features traveling exhibits and a collection of docuemtns and artifacts, a research archive and special programs.
MARATHON GARDEN CLUB
743-4971
5270 Overseas Highway · Marathon, Florida 33050
A not-for-profit educational organization in the heart of the Florida Keys offering annual House & Garden Tours, Christmas Exhibits and more.
MATECUMBE HISTORICAL TRUST
Irving Eyster 664-9504
· Islamorada, FL
Board meetings monthly, call for dates & times; Quarterly meeting with lectures and slide shows, call for dates and locations.
MEL FISHER MARITIME HERITAGE SOCIETY & MUSEUM
294-2633 · Fax: 294-5671 · Email: mkendrick@melfisher.org
200 Greene St. · Key West, FL 33040
Open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Adults $11.00, students $9.50, children 12 & under $6.00, children 5 & younger free. Special rates for groups of 20 or more- call 294-2633 x 13. The 1910 building houses a permanent collection that includes treasure from the 1622 wreck of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha. The treasure includes gold and silver bars, coins, and chains, as well as centuries-old cannons and ships' tools. Discover the thrill of treasure-hunting by learning the story of Mel Fisher's quest for the Atocha, while discovering the intricacies of maritime history and the tragedies of shipwrecks.
MUSEUMS AND NATURE CENTER OF CRANE POINT HAMMOCK
743-9100
5550 Overseas Highway · Marathon, FL 33050
This unique 63-acre site is home to the Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum, Adderley Town Historic Site, Marathon Wild Bird Center and an extensive nature trail system that leads through a dense tropical forest to a spectacular view of Florida Bay. Open Mon-Sat, 9-5 and Sun, 12-5. Adults $7.50, seniors(65 up)$6, students $4, children(under 6)free.
NANCY FORRESTER'S SECRET GARDEN & GALLERY
305-294-0015 · Email: nancy_forrester@yahoo.com
One Free School Lane · Key West, Florida 33040
Hidden in the heart of historic Key West is a mini rainforest with an astonishing collection of palms, orchids, bromeliads, aroids, cycads, and ferns. Garden tours, painting, drawings, photography and tiles by Eco-artist Nancy and writing workshops, art shows and more. Located off the 500 block of Simonton Street. $6 entrance fee. Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PIGEON KEY FOUNDATION
289-0025 · Fax: 289-1065 · Email: pigeonkey@aol.com
P.O. Box 500130 · Marathon, FL 33050
Historical site-tours- 10-3 on the hour. Admission $8.50 for adults, $5.00 for students 6-13. Art and music festivals.
WRECKERS MUSEUM,
294-9502
322 Duval St. · Key West, FL 33040
Open daily 10-4. Adults-$5, Children under 12-$1. This museum offers a peek into the life of a wrecking family. Memorabilia and documents from the salvage trade plus marine artwork by a variety of artists.