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

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $17.50

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Mon 24 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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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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Reviews (83)

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hnshopper

Aug 2022

This was my favorite attraction in key west. Our family is 2 parents, 3 kids (15, 11, 9). I didn’t know the story of the decades long search for the Atocha and it’s treasure. My kids did not want to use the audio head sets. So don’t feel the need to spend additional money on those. The video at the very beginning was enough to peak their interest in the rest of the museum to read the information and look at the displays. My husband liked it but was probably done in 20 minutes, kids done in about 30 minutes and I took my time and spent more like 40 minutes in the exhibits. The gift shop is great. The museum also offers a behind the scenes tour at certain times. If I have the chance to go back I will do that. If you like archeology, history, ship wrecks, treasure, large amounts of money, being rich, thinking about being rich, then this museum is for you. If your time is limited in key west put this at the top of your list.

jeannebR2940OD

Jul 2022

I find this museum to be fascinating. I remember when the Atocha was found. My favorite piece is the emerald cross. This was my second trip - first trip for the rest of my family. The man at the counter was helpful and recommended some movies. P.S. Cold bottled water was only $1 per bottle!

princess-of-the-sea

Jun 2022

We thought there would be much more treasure to look at. It seemed that they had extra space so they added an exhibit on the Cuban missile crisis. At least it was cool inside.