Key West Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Experience
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$17.50

Florida
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
1
hour
  • • Explore Key West's Maritime History
  • • Between 1 and 2 Hours of Discovery
  • • Florida's Only Fully Accredited Maritime Museum
or

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Explore the wonders of the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum with an admission ticket that allows you to delve into the history and mysteries of the Florida Keys. Accredited as a nationally recognized research institution, this museum is not just a thrilling adventure story, but also a place of scholarly significance.
Step into the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum and be transported back in time to when Mel Fisher and his crew discovered incredible treasures that were fought for all the way to the US Supreme Court. Journey through the Spanish Treasure Galleons galleries showcasing the bounty from the sea, witness the haunting Slave Ship and Key West African Cemetery exhibits, and uncover the secrets of the English merchant slave ship, the Henrietta Marie. Explore the realms of Spanish Coins in the New World, the real pirates of the Caribbean, and the fascinating science of shipwrecks. You can even take a behind-the-scenes lab tour and witness history being uncovered through conservation efforts.
Give the gift of heritage and adventure with an admission ticket to the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. Perfect for history buffs, treasure hunters, and anyone curious about the mysteries of the deep, this experience offers a captivating journey through time and discovery in Key West, Florida.

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Experience Overview:

Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket

Mel Fisher Maritime Museum is the only fully accredited museum in the Florida Keys. That means this is more than just an exciting adventure story - it is also a nationally recognized research institution!

Meeting Point

Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum

200 Greene St, , 33040-6516, Florida

What's included:

  • Entrance

Not included:

  • DVD (available to purchase)

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 2 hours

Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum

200 Greene St, , 33040-6516, Florida

Relive Mel Fisher's battles with the government to retain the artifacts they found - all the way to the US Supreme Court. A true folk legend right in Key West where it all happened!
See the amazing treasure in the Spanish Treasure Galleons galleries discovered by Mel Fisher and his crew, plus so much more! The thought provoking Slave Ship and Key West African Cemetery exhibits provide a stark look into the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Key West’s unique role in it.
Discover the relics found aboard the Henrietta Marie, an English merchant slave ship dating back to 1699. The wreck as discovered in 1972, but was only partially excavated until years later. Hear about the story behind this important piece of history.

Learn about Spanish Coins in the New World, the Real Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Science of Shipwrecks. You can even take a lab tour and see how history is revealed through conservation every day!

Come celebrate 30 years of treasure with the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum!

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket valid for single use within 60 days of selected date

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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Key West Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Tour

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Florida
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
1
hour
  • • Explore Key West's Maritime History
  • • Between 1 and 2 Hours of Discovery
  • • Florida's Only Fully Accredited Maritime Museum
or

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