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Key West Art & Historical Society

Name: Key West Art & Historical Society
Address: 281 Front Street, Key West, FL, 33040, US
Telephone: 3052956616
Price range: Not Applicable
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The Key West Art & Historical Society is a non-profit organization that exits to promote the humanities, art, and history of the Florida Keys by educating the public and by collecting, preserving, restoring, and exhibiting significant art, artifacts, and historical properties.

06/12/2026

Looking for a one-of-a-kind venue? 💍🎉

All of our historic Key West properties are available to rent for weddings, corporate events, reunions, birthday parties, and more!

✨ Make your next event unforgettable in a setting full of charm and history.
📍 Learn more: www.kwahs.org/venue-rental
📧 Contact our Rental Coordinator, Chaze Cervantez: [email protected]

06/10/2026

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Two men, a quiet corner, and a slice of Old Key West life. Stan Sharp’s watercolor captures the spirit of the original Fisherman’s Café, once a go-to gathering place where locals swapped fishing stories 🐟, shared news 📰, and felt right at home🏠.

Housed near the old Oversea Railway station 🚂, the café was known for its familiar faces and warm welcomes, where your café con leche ☕️ might be waiting before you even sat down.

From the permanent collection of the Key West Art & Historical Society (2024.01.0003)

06/09/2026

📣TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER

🧱 Buy a Brick. Leave a Legacy.

The Key West Art & Historical Society is thrilled to launch the next phase of our popular Buy a Brick, Leave a Legacy campaign, supporting the ongoing preservation of the iconic Key West Museum of Art & History.

Your personalized brick will be installed in Summer 2026, becoming a permanent part of our historic Custom House building.

✅ Honor a loved one
✅ Celebrate a memory
✅ Leave your mark in paradise
🔗 BUY A BRICK NOW rb.gy/7m037j

06/08/2026

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Our members are at the heart of everything we do at the Key West Art & Historical Society. They help power our exhibitions, programs, and events, and play an essential role in advancing our mission and enriching the community.

Not a member yet? Now’s a great time to join.
👉 https://www.kwahs.org/become-a-member/

Membership comes with great benefits, including free admission, early access to programs and events, shop discounts, and more.

Become a member today and help support the preservation and celebration of Key West’s art and history.

06/05/2026

🌈✨ It’s Community Day this Sunday, June 7!

Join us for a vibrant day celebrating art, history, and culture across all four of our museums.

🎟️ Monroe County residents: Bring your ID and enjoy FREE admission all day!

In honor of Pride Month, take time to visit the Tennessee Williams Museum and explore the legendary playwright’s life, work, and deep connection to Key West’s LGBTQ+ history.

🛍️ KWAHS Members: Enjoy 20% off in all museum stores during your visit.

06/04/2026

in 1973, the Joseph Yates Porter Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing one of Key West’s most notable historic homes.

Dr. Joseph Yates Porter, Florida’s first public health officer, made lasting contributions during a time when the state faced serious threats from infectious diseases such as yellow fever. His legacy remains closely tied to this historic residence at the corner of Caroline and Duval streets.

This beautiful watercolor by Martha Watson Sauer captures the elegance and grandeur of the mansion. The artwork is part of the Key West Art & Historical Society’s permanent collection (2008.18.0005).

06/03/2026

🧱 Buy a Brick. Leave a Legacy.

⏳ Final day to order your commemorative brick is June 10!

The Key West Art & Historical Society is thrilled to launch the next phase of our popular Buy a Brick, Leave a Legacy campaign, supporting the ongoing preservation of the iconic Key West Museum of Art & History.

Your personalized brick will be installed in Summer 2026, becoming a permanent part of our historic Custom House building.

✅ Honor a loved one
✅ Celebrate a memory
✅ Leave your mark in paradise

🔗 BUY A BRICK NOW rb.gy/7m037j

06/02/2026

🌈 Celebrate Pride Month with us all June long! 🎭

The Key West Art & Historical Society is proud to honor Pride Month by celebrating the many contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to Key West’s history, culture, and creative spirit. From artists and writers to business owners, activists, and community leaders, LGBTQ+ individuals have helped shape the island into the vibrant, welcoming destination it is today.

As part of our Pride Month celebration, we're highlighting the life and legacy of Tennessee Williams, one of America's most influential playwrights and an important LGBTQ+ voice whose years in Key West inspired some of his most enduring work.

✨ June Pride Special
Enjoy BOGO admission throughout June 2026 at the Tennessee Williams Museum! Bring a friend and discover the stories, creativity, and personal journey of the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright who called Key West home.

🎪 See You at Pride!
You'll also find us at the Key West Pride Street Fair next weekend. Stop by our booth to learn more about Tennessee Williams, Key West history, and the diverse stories that continue to shape our island community.

🏳️‍🌈 We look forward to celebrating Pride with residents and visitors alike throughout the month of June.

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05/31/2026

Sunday History Spotlight 🌴🚬

This 35mm color slide shows Willard Bell and his wife, Almead Bell, in front of The Tropical Cigar Factory, formerly located at the corner of Fleming and Margaret Streets in Key West. Almead proudly holds a box of the factory's hand-rolled ci**rs.

Cigar manufacturing was once one of Key West's most important industries, helping shape the island's economy and culture for generations.

Do you have family ties to Key West's cigar-making past? Share your stories below!

Address

281 Front Street
Key West, FL
33040

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

3052956616

Website

http://www.kwahs.org/

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