Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket

Overview

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!

City: Key West

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $17.50

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $17.50

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What's Included

Entrance

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200 Greene St,

• Voucher valid for 60 days after selected travel date

End point

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket valid for single use within 60 days of selected date
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum

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!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Poppylinc

Dec 2022

I wasn’t quite sure we should spend our time in this museum, because I was afraid it might just be a trashy tourist trap. However, it was a pleasant surprise. It is run by a non-profit foundation, so is not oriented toward ripping off the tourists. It is mostly about Mel Fisher’s quest for the Atocha’s treasures, but it also very informative on the history of the Spanish treasure fleets, and life on board sailing vessels at the time of the Atocha’s sinking (1622). There are many of the artifacts displayed that were recovered from the Atocha and other ships, including priceless jewelry, coins, bullion, ceramics, pottery, and metal objects. Each of the displays of artifacts includes historic information on the artifact and the backstory of each. The museum also includes information on underwater archeology and recovery techniques. Don’t miss this place during your visit to Key West.

A319

Nov 2022

A very interesting and informative museum. I can vaguely recall the discovery, but the events surrounding it are new to me. A pity that part of the museum was closed during our visit.

Brian T

Nov 2022

After buying my ticket, the first thing I see before I even enter the official museum is a very prominent display for the "1619 Project". A favorite of the "Black Lives Matter" hucksters, this political project, which has been proven to be full of lies and distortions, has nothing to do with treasures found off the coast of Key West. I'm not sure who talked the owner/operators into this display, but it should not be there. The museum itself, as others have pointed out - is very short on actual artifacts. There is 1 awesome emerald cross necklace and one awesome ornate bowl. That is the highlight viewing for your $17.50. In addition to the artifacts from the sea, there are sections (upstairs) about pirates and the Cuban Missle Crisis. I could see boys liking the pirate info, and the key west/cuban missle crisis connection makes the display worthwhile, but there's nothing there you likely couldn't find online. We were in and out in under and hour - and definitely felt underwhelmed.