Hemingway Cats Bar

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(21.1K) · Museum in Key West, United States
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The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum invites you to hold your Key West wedding or other special event in the famous property's beautifully …

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Mar 7, 2025
A great glimpse of Hemingway's life. Enjoyed talking with the tour guides. Lots of information on Hemingway, his work and his four wives is on display. The house itself is charming, as are the garden…Full review by pattis868
Mar 5, 2025
The grounds are beautiful, it was fun seeing all of the 6 toed cats and Amy have us an amazing tour of the inside of the home.Full review by Linda J
Mar 2, 2025
Wonderful tour. Well presented historical information by our guide. Some Hemingway memorabilia and furnishings. Overall a good and memorable tour.Full review by Dan H

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Construction completed:1851

Questions & answers

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What’s with the cats? Do they live there or are they feral? If you are allergic to cats, is it best to skip this stop?
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The cats are all in the house. I’m allergic but didn’t have any issues!!!
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Can you walk around the outside of the house for free?
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We did walk by before we visited and one can only see a few glimpses, given the wall and all the trees. The writer built the high wall to keep curiosity seekers at bay when he lived …
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We did walk by before we visited and one can only see a few glimpses, given the wall and all the trees. The writer built the high wall to keep curiosity seekers at bay when he lived there and it still works today. But, well worth the fee to visit the museum.
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Are the cats inside and outside? Would someone allergic to cats be advised to avoid this attraction?
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Yes cats are everywhere! They are well behaved and it encouraged not to pet them but if allergic then maybe it’s not a good idea.
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Can u bring cat treats and give them to the cats?
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No, you are asked not to feed them. They are cared for by special staff and vets.
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