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Skip the Line: Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket and Audio Tour

Skip the Line: Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket and Audio Tour

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 23 Dec

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Starting at $19.50

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $19.50

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What's Included

One Audio Tour (English)

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200 Greene St,

End point

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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! Celebrate 30 years of treasure! Audio Tour of the history and treasure gallery is included in this package. Audio tour is in English. -------------------- ITINERARY --------------------

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (19)

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Fran C

Mar 2021

We really enjoyed this museum and the audio tour. The story of Mel Fisher's quest and ultimate find of the Atocha shipwreck is well presented and fascinating. The treasures displayed are very impressive! The upper level of the museum contains information and exhibits that are not specific to Mel Fisher or the Atocha and is also very interesting and educational. We were happy that we decided to visit this museum, which is unlike any we've visited before.

Coastrunner101

Jan 2021

This is an inherently interesting museum. The personal story of Fisher and his family, who essentially dedicated their lives to finding the Atocha is one of dedication and dogged persistence. The treasures recovered are fascinating, showing the cultural priorities of the Spanish Empire, and all the tools, cooking implements and navigation instruments are also educational. The explanatory materials are well done. Our only downcheck is the organization of the audio tour. The numbers are not in order, and some of the exhibits are missing numbers, which made the experience confusing.

ketram2020

Nov 2020

I was really disappointed as I was last at the museum was the when Mel Fisher was there and even met with customers. The jewels, stone and gold were amazing. Now that many things have been sold I was so surprised to find there was more narrative about the wreck than the incrediable treasures that were found. Then to find out that things were not real but replecates was very disappointing. I will stop recommending this as a must see