Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
7 expert reviews
“The preservation of this Neoclassical house (1840s) sparked Key West's preservation movement in 1960.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's
"If you've ever seen an engraving by ornithologist John James Audubon, you'll understand why his name is synonymous with birds."
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Afar Magazine
"The Audobon House, built in the 19th century by Captain George Geiger, now serves as an incredible time portal to the past in Key West."
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Where
"It was 12 years before the house was built, but in 1832 John James Audubon did spend time on the grounds of John Geiger’s huge garden."
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U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"Whether you're interested in colonial furniture, period architecture, tropical greenery or naturalist John James Audubon, you'll find a host of curiosities at the Audubon House &Tropical Gardens."
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Travel + Leisure
"Get a glimpse into historic Key West life as well as Audubon's famed birds or just enjoy a few quiet and cooling moments in the shady courtyard."
Florida Keys Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's
"A manse built by one of the many rich shipwreck salvagers on the island, it’s a kind of museum of that period."
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