Key West Museum of Art & History - Key West, FL - Art Museums on Waymarking.com

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.

Since 1999, the Custom House 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.

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Name: Key West Museum of Art & History Location: 281 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, United States Phone Number: (305) 295-6616 Web Site: [Web Link] Agency/Ownership: Other Agency/Organization Hours of operation: Daily from 9:30 to 16:30; Closed at Christmas Admission Fee: Adults: $12; Children (age 6 and up): $5; Children under 6: FREE; Students with ID: $5; Monroe County Students: FREE; Seniors (62+) and Locals with Monroe County ID: $9 Gift Shop: yes Cafe/Restaurant: no

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