Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum is located in Hemingway's beloved city of Key West, FL on Whitehead Street. Hemingway lived and worked in the home for more than a decade. Visitors are able to tour the home and gardens with the assistance of tour guides to narrate and answer questions. The home was built in 1851 by marine architect Asa Tift. Hemingway moved in and took ownership in 1931. The home is still filled with the furniture used by Hemingway and his family. Pauline, Hemingway's wife, collected a variety of furniture while living in Paris and it is on display in the living room. Also in the collection is Hemingway's art, including his painting of St. Paul's Church painted by Eugene Otto. The grounds are home to approximately 60 cats. Hemingway loved cats, especially those with five front toes and four back toes. Half of the cats living on the premises feature the extra toes. Hemingway's original six-toed cat was a gift from a ship's captain and many of the cats living on the property today are descendents of this first pet. The museum is a popular venue for weddings and special events throughout the year and xperienced event staff will help you plan your big day.