Step beyond the daytime museum into the fort’s low-lit halls for a 2‑hour VIP ghost hunt featuring Robert the Doll. Expect guided history, hands-on paranormal tools, and an extra hour of solo access to off-limits rooms.
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Night settles over the seawall and the island's warm breeze slips through the cracked windows of Fort East Martello, turning the museum's shadowed rooms into a stage. As a VIP, you move past the locked gates with equipment in hand—K-2 meters, spirit boxes, dowsing rods—and the fort itself seems to lean in, listening.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short, easy-paced walking and standing for seated presentations
Wildlife
History
Fort East Martello was constructed during the Civil War to protect Key West’s valuable port; over time it transitioned to a museum preserving island military and maritime history and, famously, the lore around Robert the Doll.
Conservation
The museum and surrounding coastal areas focus on preserving fragile historic fabric and shorelines—stay on paths, avoid touching artifacts, and pack out any trash to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the VIP Robert the Doll After Dark today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a reliable handheld light
Even though the tour is low-light by design, a flashlight helps you navigate uneven floors and read exhibits during investigations.
Mind the stairs and thresholds
Short walks connect rooms and some thresholds are uneven—take your time and use handrails if available.
Charge your phone but use discreetly
Photos are allowed at the end; keep devices silent during the guided portion to avoid disrupting recordings and sensors.
Know health warnings
This experience includes sudden sensory stimuli and dark confined spaces—guests with heart or seizure conditions should opt out.
Handheld flashlight or headlamp
Helps you see steps and exhibit text during the low-light portions of the tour.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet on uneven indoor surfaces and exterior paths around the fort.
Light rain jacket or windbreaker
Florida evenings can be humid with sudden showers—layering keeps you comfortable between buildings.
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Portable phone battery
Keeps your device, which you may use for photos or to record EMF/EVP, powered through the night.