Audubon House and Tropical Gardens

Audubon House and Tropical Gardens History, art, and tropical gardens—all in one spot at Audubon House 🌴🎨 A must-visit Key West museum & dreamy wedding venue. 💍✨ Check website!
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Audubon visited the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas in 1832. Audubon left Key West having sighted and drawn 22 new birds for his "Birds of America" folio. It is believed that many of those drawings were conceived in the Audubon House garden. Audubon's painting of the white-crowned pigeon features the Geiger tree found in the front yard of the house.The 19th-century home was built by Captain John H.

Geiger, licensed harbor pilot and master wrecker, who lived in the house with his wife and nine children. It was an era when shipwrecks occurred daily on the off-shore reef. It was a time of pirates and yellow fever, slave ships and Indian wars.

Captain Geiger built this home in the 1840s. Today, you can stand in the same rooms and feel the history breathe through...
08/19/2025

Captain Geiger built this home in the 1840s. Today, you can stand in the same rooms and feel the history breathe through every floorboard. 🕰️🏡 tour with us and travel back in time.

Thinking of a summer elopement? Our garden’s got all the romance, none of the stress. 💍ask us about wedding dates—your m...
08/16/2025

Thinking of a summer elopement? Our garden’s got all the romance, none of the stress. 💍ask us about wedding dates—your moment is closer than you think.

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"When the world feels too loud, our gardens whisper peace. 🌿💛 A stroll through our tropical paradise is the reset you di...
08/11/2025

"When the world feels too loud, our gardens whisper peace. 🌿💛 A stroll through our tropical paradise is the reset you didn’t know you needed."

Step by step, side by side.✨ Surrounded by history and love, they climbed the stairs of Audubon House—smiling, glowing, ...
08/09/2025

Step by step, side by side.✨ Surrounded by history and love, they climbed the stairs of Audubon House—smiling, glowing, and beginning the rest of their forever together. 💍🌿🕊️

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Take a walk, take a breath, take a moment in our gardens. 🌿💆‍♀️🕊️ 📸 We’ve got the shade and serenity you’ve been craving...
08/07/2025

Take a walk, take a breath, take a moment in our gardens. 🌿💆‍♀️🕊️
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We are delighted to present a rare complete set of first‑edition Royal Octavo hummingbird lithographs by John James Audu...
08/01/2025

We are delighted to present a rare complete set of first‑edition Royal Octavo hummingbird lithographs by John James Audubon, printed and hand‑colored by J. T. Bowen in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1844.

This set includes:

🎨Ruby‑throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
🎨Anna’s Hummingbird (Calypte anna, originally called the "Columbian Hummingbird" by Audubon)
🎨Mango Hummingbird
🎨Ruffed‑necked Hummingbird (now known as the Rufous Hummingbird, Selasphorus rufus)

These original Royal Octavo plates—measuring approximately 6 ½ × 10 ¼ inches—are not reproductions. They are authentic first‑printings, each accompanied by its portion of Audubon’s Ornithological Biography text

Why this set is extraordinary:

Rare: The Audubon Royal Octavo first edition is seldom offered intact, especially with key hummingbird subjects.

Historically significant: Audubon wrote evocatively of these species—the Ruby‑throated as “the Curious Florist,” Mango as “the greatest ornament of the garden,” and the Ruff‑necked (Rufous) as “the magic carbuncle of glowing fire”

Exquisite craftsmanship: Bowen’s studio hand‑colored each lithograph, preserving the original vibrancy and detail nearly two centuries on.

Immediate availability—and limited access. Serious collectors rarely encounter an entire first‑edition hummingbird suite in private hands. With just one complete set in our collection, we anticipate swift interest.

To inquire, please call (305) 294‑2116 or visit us at the Audubon House. You’ll have the opportunity to examine these prints firsthand, in person.

Special offer for Monroe County residents: Admission is free throughout August and September with presentation of a local ID—an ideal time to experience these works in person.

This is a unique opportunity to acquire an intact, historically significant Audubon hummingbird suite in original condition. We welcome your inquiry—please reach out soon to reserve your viewing.

This August and September, Monroe County residents enjoy free admission to the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens. Whether...
07/31/2025

This August and September, Monroe County residents enjoy free admission to the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens. Whether you’ve never visited or it’s been a while, now is the perfect time to explore one of Key West’s historic gems.

Step inside and experience:
🌴Rare original works by John James Audubon
🌴The beautifully restored mid-1800s home
🌴Lush tropical gardens in the heart of Old Town
🌴Our curated souvenir shop featuring art prints, gifts, and locally inspired treasures

Whether you're enjoying a quiet morning coffee, taking a peaceful lunch break stroll, or looking for something special to do before dinner downtown—we're just steps away.

Simply bring your local ID for free entry.

We look forward to welcoming our neighbors for a quiet moment of beauty, history, and inspiration.

Romantic tables capes 🍽️, vintage charm 🎩, and a ceremony under the palms 🌴💐. At Audubon House, every wedding feels like...
07/31/2025

Romantic tables capes 🍽️, vintage charm 🎩, and a ceremony under the palms 🌴💐. At Audubon House, every wedding feels like a page from a love story. ✨💍📖

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Need a break before the back-to-school chaos? 🌿📚 Our garden is your peaceful pause before things get busy again—breathe ...
07/29/2025

Need a break before the back-to-school chaos? 🌿📚 Our garden is your peaceful pause before things get busy again—breathe in, slow down, and soak up the calm. 🌸🧘‍♀️☀️

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"The woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those who sang best."-J. AudubonSometimes you just need a little...
07/26/2025

"The woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those who sang best."-J. Audubon
Sometimes you just need a little reminder to show up and shine anyway. 🕊️

"Captain Geiger built this home in the 1840s. Today, you can stand in the same rooms and feel the history breathe throug...
07/22/2025

"Captain Geiger built this home in the 1840s. Today, you can stand in the same rooms and feel the history breathe through every floorboard. 🕰️🏡" tour with us and travel back in time.

When the world feels too loud, our gardens whisper peace. 🌿💛 A stroll through our tropical paradise is the reset you did...
07/15/2025

When the world feels too loud, our gardens whisper peace. 🌿💛 A stroll through our tropical paradise is the reset you didn’t know you needed.

Address

205 Whitehead Street
Key West, FL
33040

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:15pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:15pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:15pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:15pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:15pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:15pm

Telephone

(305) 294-2116

Website

http://www.audubonhouse.org/

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