Fort East Martello Museum and Gardens

Fort East Martello Museum and Gardens While Key West remained a Union-controlled island during the Civil War, the majority of Key West citizens supported the Confederacy.

Visitors can explore the museum's collection of relics from the Civil War, learn about the wrecking and cigar industries, as well as meet the infamous Robert the Doll. With such a rift, it is perhaps surprising that no battles took place on or around the island. Having no use for the Fort once the war was drawing to a close, Fort East Martello was abandoned in its unfinished state by the Army. In

1950, the Key West Art & Historical Society, with its own army of volunteers, cleared away years of debris and dust to open Fort East Martello as its first museum. With continued community support, the Society restored this national landmark in accordance with its original 1860s design. Today, visitors can explore the preserved battlement’s collection of relics from the Civil War, learn about the wrecking and cigar-manufacturing industries which shaped the Florida Keys, view the imaginative metal sculptures of Stanley Papio, as well as meet the Ghosts of East Martello, including the infamous Robert the Doll.

Our Annual 'Back in Time' Fundraiser takes place tonight at Fort East Martello Museum. The museum will be closed today ...
02/21/2025

Our Annual 'Back in Time' Fundraiser takes place tonight at Fort East Martello Museum. The museum will be closed today so our team can transform the fort into a Disco Wonderland 🪩

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Fort East Martello Museum is closed today (12/26). We will reopen tomorrow for regular...
12/26/2022

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Fort East Martello Museum is closed today (12/26). We will reopen tomorrow for regular business hours.

Fort East Martello has once again made the list of Top 10 Haunted Destinations in the United States. We thought Robert ...
10/10/2022

Fort East Martello has once again made the list of Top 10 Haunted Destinations in the United States. We thought Robert would score higher, but we will settle for #6.

Robert the Doll

The winners for Best Haunted Destination are in! Click to see the winners for Best Haunted Destination , chosen by the readers of 10Best and USA TODAY.

Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Ian, the four museums operated by the Key West Art & Historical Society will be...
09/26/2022

Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Ian, the four museums operated by the Key West Art & Historical Society will be closed to the public on Tuesday, September 27 and possibly Wednesday, September 28. The safety of our visitors, staff, artwork and artifacts is our top priority.

We will make an announcement regarding the reopening on our social media platforms.

We encourage everyone in our community to take the necessary precautions to stay safe during this time.

Thank you for your understanding and support.
kwahs.org/donate

📣📣 PARDON OUR PRESERVATION!Fort East Martello Museum courtyard is closed for upgrades.Beginning August 15, the inner cou...
08/13/2022

📣📣 PARDON OUR PRESERVATION!

Fort East Martello Museum courtyard is closed for upgrades.

Beginning August 15, the inner courtyard will be closed to visitors to allow for much needed drainage upgrades. The museum will offer discounted admission prices for tickets purchased at the door.
Thank you to Monroe County Project Management and the Monroe County TDC for making this possible!

Due to the heavy rain and flooding, Fort East Martello Museum is closed today (6/4). We hope to welcome you back tomorro...
06/04/2022

Due to the heavy rain and flooding, Fort East Martello Museum is closed today (6/4). We hope to welcome you back tomorrow.

Today is the COAST Is Clear Music & Arts Festival taking place at Fort East Martello! The museum will be closed today, ...
12/04/2021

Today is the COAST Is Clear Music & Arts Festival taking place at Fort East Martello! The museum will be closed today, but we will reopen tomorrow. Robert will be ready to see you.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Yesterday, City of Key West Mayor Teri Johnston, and Monroe County Mayor Michelle Coldiron, performed a ceremonial ribbo...
11/05/2021

Yesterday, City of Key West Mayor Teri Johnston, and Monroe County Mayor Michelle Coldiron, performed a ceremonial ribbon cutting marking the public re-opening of the Fort East Martello Parade Grounds following an extensive $530,000 Monroe County restoration and enhancement project. It was conducted in collaboration with Key West Art & Historical Society and supported by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, benefactors Anne McKee, the late Ross McKee, the late Margo Golan, Key West’s Save A Tree, and many other individual donors.

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3501 S Roosevelt Boulevard
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

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+13052963913

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