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 Wests 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!
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket - Key West
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 2 Hrs
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Departure Time :
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket, 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023Tuesday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Return Details :
• Voucher valid for 60 days after selected travel date
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
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!
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Itinerary:
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!
Inclusions
- Entrance
Exclusions
- DVD (available to purchase)
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
Ticket valid for single use within 60 days of selected date
Traveler Reviews
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My husband and I thought this was a very interesting museum. I thought it was going to be your typical maritime museum - but instead it was about a family who found the largest treasure on a sunken Spanish ship. It is well displayed also.
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A great look into the history of the Caribbean. A lot of great artifacts from pirate and colonial history
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After having heard about tis on BizBaz US1 Radio for years, I finally was able to with with the family. Many Thanks to Melisa for making this a very special visit. So many artifacts recovered from shipwrecks over the years, especially the Atocia that Mel Fisher spent a good part of his life searching for. We did not take in the Lab Tour but that is another great opportunity here.
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We really enjoyed our visit. The museum was very interesting. The movie at the beginning helped put the rest in perspective. Very glad we rented the audio guide.
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The best museum in Key west!!! If you think that you have seen everything you are wrong!! You must come to this museum if you want to be a witness of spanish supremacy in 1550's year. The history is amazing there!
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Everyone there was very helpful and knowledgeable. Did the tour with the audio which helped bring the experience to life. Would highly recommend as something to visit while in Key West.
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The museum was interesting with lots of historical events and photos. Interesting about the slave trade. The audio tour was confusing
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We chose the silver package and enjoyed the audible tour. Took about an hour to complete and we learned a few things along the way. Worth the money
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It was just ok. I love adventure and treasure and the lore. It was a little disappointing that there were not a lot of actual items from the Atocia. Sure there were old procured items that helped tell the story, but you can see that stuff in any museum. We wanted to use the audio tour but they didn’t have any left. So we walked and read almost all the display text. I would say if you got an hour to kill and don’t mind paying the admission it is a nice distraction from the bar scene.
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Incredible amount of history nicely displayed along with some of the precious treasures. if you have an interest in history this is for you.
