Tours and Tickets to Experience Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum

There are plenty of ways to experience the Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Admission to the Key West Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters Museum costs less if you purchase online ahead of time—US$15.50 for adults, US$7.50 for children between 7 and 18 years, and US$11.50 for seniors over 62 years, retired military, and students. Admission is free for children under 7 years and active military.

The Key West Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters Museum is open daily year-round, except for certain holidays. Opening hours are typically 10am to 5pm with last entry at 4:30pm, and it’s usually busiest from 11am to 3pm. You can also book an evening experience and watch the sunset from the lighthouse.

Yes, it’s possible to climb up to the top of the Key West Lighthouse tower, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of Key West and the coast from the open-air observation deck. There’s a spiral staircase with a total of 88 steps, and no elevator.

Yes, partly. The Keeper’s Quarters portion of the museum, where you can learn about the historic lighthouse, and the museum shop are fully accessible, and accessible restrooms are available on-site. However, to access the 19th-century lighthouse tower, you must climb the 88-step spiral staircase, making it off-limits for wheelchairs and those with limited mobility.

Plan about an hour to browse the small Keeper’s Quarters exhibits, climb the lighthouse tower for a panoramic view, and take some photos of the 19th-century landmark, followed by a visit to the museum shop. Alternatively, the Key West Lighthouse Sunset Experience takes 90 minutes.