Ernest Hemingway House

Ernest Hemingway House is a Spanish Colonial Revival house in Key West, Florida, and a filming location for Licence to Kill (1989). Built in 1851, it was designed by Asa Tift, and is a National Historic Landmark.

Location: 907 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Old Town, Key West
  confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0867, SRC-0868, SRC-10052
• Built in 1851
  confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0867, SRC-0868
• Designed by Asa Tift
  confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0867, SRC-0869, SRC-3116
• Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival
  confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0867, SRC-0868
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark
  confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0869, SRC-0868, SRC-3117
• Appeared in Licence to Kill (movie, 1989)
  confidence 80/100 · 7 recorded source groups · SRC-0870, SRC-0871, SRC-3118, SRC-6074, SRC-6075, SRC-9805, SRC-9903

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0867 — Encyclopaedia Britannica — Ernest Hemingway House (Tier 2, reference_encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0868 — The Hemingway Home & Museum — His Life (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0869 — Wikipedia — Ernest Hemingway House (Tier 3, encyclopedia_wiki; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0870 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Licence To Kill (Tier 2, specialist_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0871 — Sceen-It — Licence to Kill (1989), The Hemingway House (Tier 3, filming_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10052 — Key West Tourist — Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3116 — U.S. National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form, Ernest Hemingway House (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3117 — U.S. National Park Service — National Historic Landmarks Program official list (28 June 2022) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3118 — Wikipedia — Licence to Kill (filming/production) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4829 — The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5138 — Trolley Tours (Tier 3, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5139 — Visit Florida (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6074 — HuntingBond (Tier 3, fan_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6075 — 007 Travelers (Tier 3, fan_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9805 — MI6-HQ — Licence To Kill (1989) Location Guide (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9903 — Spy Movie Navigator — Hemingway House (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

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Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

How is Ernest Hemingway House connected to Licence to Kill?

Ernest Hemingway House, in Key West, Florida, has a documented connection to Licence to Kill. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.

Can you visit Ernest Hemingway House?

Yes — Ernest Hemingway House is open to the public. Hours: Daily 9am-5pm (closed Christmas Day); guided tours every ~15 min from 9:15am. Admission: Adult $19; Child (6-12) $7; under 6 free. Includes guided tour.

Who designed Ernest Hemingway House?

Ernest Hemingway House was designed by Asa Tift.

Where is Ernest Hemingway House located?

Ernest Hemingway House is located in Key West, Florida.