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Harry S. Truman Little White HousevsMel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum
Both are praised by experts. Overall, Harry S. Truman Little White House scores significantly better than Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum. Harry S. Truman Little White House comes in at #2 in Key West with praise from 6 reviewers like Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Harry S. Truman Little White House
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111 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
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Fodor's "Engaging 45-minute tours... start with an excellent 10-minute video on the history of the property and Truman's visits." Full review
Lonely Planet "Plenty of Truman’s possessions are scattered about, but the real draw is the guides, who are intensely intelligent, quirky and helpful." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The memorabilia displayed at Truman's former winter residence turned museum immortalizes every presidential visit." Full review
Afar Magazine "A living historic site, the Little White House served as naval officer's housing, the president's winter White House, and a retreat for current government officials." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This unpretentious white clapboard home (1890) gives a rare glimpse into the private life of America's 33rd president, Harry S Truman (1884-1972)." Full review
Where "Opened to the general public as a museum dedicated to “Give ’Em Hell Harry” in 1991, the home has once again been restored to its 1948 splendor. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "A historic presidential getaway on the continental United States' southernmost island. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"The Little White House was originally built in 1890 as naval command headquarters during the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Became known as the Little White House. Join a tour at Florida's only presidential site to get a personal feel for the man behind the office and make time to stroll the leafy lanes of its neighborhood"
Florida Keys Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's "The Truman Annex, was thrust into the public eye when U.S. President Truman made the former commandant’s quarters his winter White House from 1946 to 1952." Full review
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Where Lonely Planet Atlas Obscura Frommer's Fodor's
200 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040
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Travel + Leisure "The treasure found was worth $500 million, and some of these artifacts are on display in this small museum." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum has recently unveiled its newest exhibit—"Pirates: Menace and Mayhem!" This is the latest addition to a series of extensive collections with artifacts from..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Hearan impressive tale of tenacity and treasure hunting at the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum and gawk at the treasures salvaged from the Atocha, a Spanish galleon that sank nearby almost 400 years ago." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Display cases highlight the fabulous gold and silver treasures and also everyday objects discovered, that give an insight into life onboard." Full review
Where "For 16 years, “today’s the day” was the hope of treasure salvor Mel Fisher, who finally struck pay dirt on July 20, 1985." Full review
Lonely Planet "For a fascinating glimpse into Key West's complicated history, pay a visit to this popular museum near the waterfront." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The museum chronicling a treasure hunter's dream, fulfilled. " Full review
Frommer's "Displays do a nice job of telling the story of both ship and salvage operation...there’s also a behind-the-scenes tour of the conservation lab where artifacts are cleaned, conserved, and analyzed." Full review
Fodor's "Fisher's incredible adventure tracking these fabled hoards... is as amazing as the loot you'll see, touch, and learn about in this museum." Full review
