The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

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What is the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum?
- The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum is a Spanish Colonial-style mansion built in 1851 from native Key West rock. It is one of the top attractions in Key West, Florida.
When did Ernest Hemingway move into the house?
- Ernest Hemingway and his wife Pauline moved into the house in 1931 when Pauline's wealthy uncle, Gus, purchased the home for them.
What personal items can visitors see at the museum?
- The house still contains the Hemingways’ personal belongings and unique European antiques they collected during their travels abroad.
What artifacts from Hemingway's travels are displayed?
- Visitors can see animal trophies and skins brought back by Hemingway from his African safaris and hunting expeditions.
What makes Hemingway’s writing studio special?
- Hemingway’s studio is where he wrote many of his famous works, including his novel "To Have and Have Not", which depicts life in Key West during the Great Depression.
Are there any unique animal residents at the museum?
- The museum is home to the descendants of Hemingway’s six-toed cat, which have become an iconic feature of the property.
What is the address and contact information for the museum?
- 907 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida. Phone: 305-294-1136.

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