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Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum Admission Ticket

Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum Admission Ticket

Overview

Learn about an important part of Florida’s history at the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum. Explore the wreckage of Spanish galleons and the remnants of cargo ships. Go back in time to the 19th century, when excavating shipwrecks off Key West was a thriving industry. You’ll learn from interactive displays, watch informative video presentations and see real artifacts salvaged from these vessels.

City: Key West

Sun 01 Jun

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Starting at $19.34

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Sun 01 Jun

Starting at $19.34

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Museum Admission

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Key West
1 Whitehead St,

This ticket must be exchanged for a direct entry ticket at the starting point of the attraction.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

Key West Shipwreck Museum

Your shipwreck voyage begins in 1856, the year the Isaac Allerton sank. On your visit to the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum, view artifacts from this ship, one of the richest shipwrecks in Key West history. Spend hours exploring the remnants of old ships and learning about the fascinating salvage industry through artifacts and interactive exhibits. Learn about how shipwrecks became a profession that made Key West one of the richest cities in America. See what it was like to work in the dangerous shipwreck scavenge industry back in the mid-19th century, as well what sorts of rewards were reaped. Sift through artifacts and watch informative video presentations as you dive deeper into this fascinating world. Watch actual underwater footage of a shipwreck. And summon all your strength to lift a silver bar salvaged from a Spanish galleon. Learn the intriguing story of the Isaac Allerton. Many of the treasures throughout the museum were excavated from its watery grave. Find out about the people who struck it rich risking their lives to recover wealth from the sea. Then do as the ship captains once did and climb a 65-foot (20-meter) observation tower for the pinnacle of your museum experience.

Historic Tours of America - Key West

Experience is offered by Historic Tours of America

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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truman111

Mar 2025

Admission was only $17 but was expecting more from a ship wreck museum. Overall it was very informative and had some very interesting ship wreck treasures that were brought up from the depths of the ocean.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for visiting our museum. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

Albright_Traveler

Mar 2025

We really enjoyed the Key West Shipwreck Museum! The film at the beginning was really informative and helped the rest of the museum make more sense and feel more real. The "ship captain" guide who awaited us upstairs was excellent, lots of entertaining and interesting stories, a few jokes, and even a magic trick or two! The displays in the museum were extremely informative (and a bit surprising!) and the grand finale was the view at the top of the lookout tower which gave a gorgeous panoramic view of the island. Definitely recommend, especially if you're into history!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We truly appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Your kind words inspire us to continue providing the best experience possible.

602joanr

Mar 2025

Nice museum. We hadn’t been there in all our trips to Key West . We enjoyed reading all the signs! We climbed all the way to the top of the tower and it was wonderful view! Well worth the climb! Beware if you are afraid of heights!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with your wonderful pictures! They beautifully capture the moments and we are grateful for you sharing them. We’re so glad you enjoyed your time with us.