Key West Museum of Art & History - Key West, FL
Posted by: 
denben
N 24° 33.503 W 081° 48.410
17R E 418292 N 2716288
The Key West Museum of Art & History, also known as Customs House Museum, is located at 281 Front Street in Key West, Florida
Waymark Code: WM12MWE
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2020
Views: 5
Built in 1891, this magnificent red brick building, known locally as the Custom House, is a 3 ½ story Romanesque style landmark which first served as the city’s Federal Building during the wrecking era. The waterfront building’s bright red roof is iconic and easily spotted from a distance, especially by boaters.
On September 20, 1973, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
The Custom House was eventually purchased by the State of Florida’s Land Acquisition Advisory Council in 1991 and leased to the Key West Art & Historical Society for use as a museum.
The Custom House currently serves as the Key West Museum of Art & History, which is one of three museums operated by the Key West Art & Historical Society. Exhibits include local history, famous personalities including Ernest Hemingway, maritime history, and works by local artists.
Sources: (
visit link) and (
visit link)
Visit Instructions:As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the Waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the Waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal Waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote Waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.