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Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum. 2,142 reviews. #23 of 183 things to do in Key West. LighthousesHistory Museums. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Operated by the Key West Art & Historical Society, the Keys oldest cultural non-profit.
Journey through two centuries of Key West history by visiting all of our four historic sites. Each site serves as a museum, providing visitors with a unique perspective and understanding of the island’s past.
Located across from the Hemingway House, visit the Key West Lighthouse Museum and enjoy the best view of Key West from 85 feet high. Built in 1847 on one of the highest points in Key West, the Key West Lighthouse is the 15th oldest surviving lighthouse in the country.
Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters Museum is ranked #9 out of 17 things to do in Key West. See pictures and our review of Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters Museum.
Learn about the fascinating history of the Key West Lighthouse – the United State’s 15th oldest lighthouse still standing. Details include hours of operation, description of exhibits, and cost of admission.
Today, after extensive restorations in the 1980s, the lighthouse serves as a museum, preserving the rich maritime past of Key West. This historic site, favorably situated, should be on the itinerary of every Key West visitor, with easy access provided by the Old Town Trolley.
The society operates the lighthouse and its associated buildings as the Key West Light House and Keeper's Quarters Museum. On display at the museum is the first-order Fresnel lens from the Sombrero Key lighthouse .
The Coast Guard decommissioned the Key West Lighthouse in 1969. It was turned over to Monroe County, which in turn leases it to the Key West Arts & Historical Society that operates it as a museum. On display is the first-order Fresnel lens from the Sombrero Key Lighthouse.
Beautiful views at the top including many of the Key West landmarks, the docked cruise ships, the marinas, and the gorgeous waters that made Key West so special. Located across from the Hemingway House.
Though the Key West Lighthouse was decommissioned in 1969, it was restored to its original glory and remains one of the island’s top attractions. Visitors can climb 88 steps to the top of the lighthouse and hear stories told by keepers and their families in the keeper’s quarters.