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The white Key West Lighthouse rising above trees on the left, with the white keeper's quarters behind a picket fence on the right.
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Key West Lighthouse

The Key West Lighthouse on Whitehead Street replaced a tower destroyed by the 1846 hurricane and first shone in 1848; it was raised by 20 feet in 1894 and decommissioned in 1969. The Key West Art and Historical Society runs it as a museum: visitors climb 88 steps to the top and see the keepers' quarters with their belongings.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00

Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source kwahs.org

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Key West Lighthouse?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00.

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