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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
Thu 12 Jun
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Starting at $19.34
Thu 12 Jun
Starting at $19.34
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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
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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.
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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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R1582USkarenr
Feb 2025
We spent about an hour or so visiting this Museum. It was very informative and had a lot of original artifacts from the area. If you are able to take the time to walk up to the lookout tower the views are great there.
DrLiz
Jan 2025
The eye catching building close to Mallory Square in the midst of all the action beckons the average tourist to come inside. Of course we did. Pirates, shipwrecks and treasure are fascinating subjects, and given that Key West is in proximity to many wrecks, I would have been very disappointed if this place did not exist. They did a good job at assembling artifacts and presenting historical accounts and stories. The mood of the place is perfect and the variety of “treasures “is impressive. My only suggestion would be to have appropriately costumed docents along the way to regale visitors with actual stories and colorful facts—there are staff along the way to answer questions. The climb to the observation tower may be prohibitive to those requiring assistance, but once you’re up there, there is a beautiful view of Key West! Of note, your admission ticket is good at another sailing museum on the other side of Old Town.
Response from Host
Jan 2025
We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time in our museum. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
TodayIsAGift
Dec 2024
This museum surprised us - the history of wrecking in Key West is really interesting. They had exhibits, videos, and tidbits that appealed to all age groups. It is not a large museum but they use the space really well to pack in tons of information. Plus it is great to climb the tower and get a view of the town from above and imagine the wreckers looking for stranded ships on the water.
Response from Host
Dec 2024
We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time in our museum. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

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