Mel Fisher Maritime Museum: Accredited Florida Keys Attraction
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Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum

The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum is the lone accredited institution in the Florida Keys. Not only is it an enthralling tale of adventure, but it’s also a nationally acknowledged research facility!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
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What's Included
  • Entrance
What's Not Included
  • DVD (available to purchase)
Additional Information
  • Ticket valid for single use within 60 days of selected date
Location
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum
200 Greene St,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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P1699lftiffanys
Nov 4, 2025
Pirates and slave trade museum - If you have any interest in pirates, or black history, this museum covers both thoroughly. The descriptions of slave trade were very emotional.
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Rinkc2021
Sep 29, 2025
Such amazing history! - Fantastic experience, learning about the miraculous discovery of the sunken Atocha!! There are wonderful displays of coins, etc. found in the wreckage . DO NOT miss the short film at the beginning!! We Loved it !!
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Hlrowe6
Sep 21, 2025
Interesting shipwreck discovery museum - The Mel Fisher Museum was really interesting. They had tons of artifacts that were recovered from shipwrecks, and the displays explained in detail how everything was discovered. What stuck with me the most was how much they went into the history of the slave trade, it was heavy but really eye-opening. Overall, super detailed and definitely worth the visit.
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Northstar14458507260
Sep 7, 2025
Interesting museum with lots of artifacts - Enjoyed learning about the Fisher adventure and the gold and silver trade in the Americas. Pricey entrance fee! Terrific groups of treasure artifacts from the Atocha.
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Elizabeth
Jun 14, 2025
Better than expected…skip the other shipwreck museum - I wish I went here with more time. I planned this museum for the day I flew out so time was limited. Great story of an individual, a family and how they have found so much history! The exhibits were well-laid out and had great explanations. The treasures on display were gorgeous and somehow felt intimate (I don’t know how to explain). If you want to see history, science, jewels and a story of personal endurance this is the place to go.
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Jsknight20
Jun 13, 2025
When your life work finally pays off - Heard about this museum from the guides on the Yankee Freedom ferry. We decided to check out this treasure museum, and were not disappointed. The story of how they discovered the ship wrecks and the legal battle over the treasure was fascinating.
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Leisurelyl
May 12, 2025
A Pirates Life for Me - My husband went on this tour because, like so many others, I am fascinated by pirates and their history! This museum is not filled with replicas, it is actual found treasure. You can even have an opportunity to lift a 25-lb silver brick! You will hear about the ship, its treasure, and how Mel Fisher found it!
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Seniortravelertf
May 11, 2025
Its one of the things you do in Key West, unique to KW. - Key West is snorkeling, boating, history, cigar making and, among other things, maritime history. Mel Fisher is famous for discovering a major shipwreck off the coast that was front page news back in the day. This museum closely details that story, and more about the wrecking history of KW. On the second floor the current exhibit is about the slave trade, which KW also played a role in. Not as glamorous as finding doubloons, but part of our history that is not overlooked by this museum.
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Paulineb197
May 10, 2025
Only OK - The tour is underwhelming if you expect much treasure and artifacts. There is just a few less spectacular treasure items . Most of the exhibits are to be read about, somewhat more like a history book than a museum. For the admission price, not worth it. Very little to see.
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Kimmyjanebean
Mar 29, 2025
Don't GO! - What a disappointment! Gone is the treasure! What should be about a treasure hunter's pay day has now been replaced with the a history lesson about the slave trade and a few treasure trinkets from the sunken ship. Shame on you Mel Fisher Museum! I remember the experience and the artifacts on display being so much more! What happened to all the treasure?? It's simple....stick to the story and show people what they paid money to see!
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