Mel Fisher’s Maritime Museum

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200 Greene St, Key West, Florida 33040
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Invent your perfect getaway at Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, a historic riverside site blending innovation, gardens, and museums for a brainy break from Gulf beaches! Since 1885, explore inventors’ homes, labs, 20-acre gardens with 1,700 plants. Unique: auto collection, botanical tours. Open daily 9 AM-5:30 PM, $25 adults. Reviews 4.6 stars, “fascinating history.” For justbeachfl.com, tour after Sanibel shelling, tying to Florida’s ingenuity. Accessible, family events. Spark curiosity amid tropics for enlightened memories!

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Key West Museum of Art & History

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The museum is housed in the historic Custom House building at 281 Front Street, Key West, Florida 33040. The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m. Admission fees are $17 for adults ($15.50 online), $13 for seniors, locals, college ID holders, and retired military ($11.50 online), $9 for youth ages 7-18 ($7.50 online), free for children under 7 and active military, and free for members. Group Read more...
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Dry Tortugas Ferry

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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum

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In the heart of Key West, Florida, the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum at 200 Greene St. is a treasure-hunter’s paradise that elevates your beach vacation with tales of sunken riches and maritime adventure. Founded in 1982 to honor salvor Mel Fisher, this museum showcases artifacts from 17th-century shipwrecks like the Atocha, including gold bars, emeralds, and silver coins, alongside exhibits on piracy and Key West’s seafaring history. Unique features include hands-on displays, a replica ship’s Read more...
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Key West Aquarium

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Discover the enchanting underwater world of the Florida Keys at the historic Key West Aquarium, a beloved landmark that’s been captivating visitors since 1935. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Mallory Square at 1 Whitehead Street, this pioneering open-air aquarium was the first of its kind in the United States, blending natural sunlight with stunning marine exhibits to showcase the rich biodiversity of Key West’s surrounding waters. Step into a realm where over 250 marine Read more...
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Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum

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Nestled in the heart of Key West’s historic district on Whitehead Street, just steps from the vibrant Duval Street and the bustling harbor, the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum invites visitors to dive into the island’s seafaring past. This immersive attraction recreates the thrill and peril of 19th-century shipwrecks along the treacherous Florida Reef, where over 100 vessels passed daily during the golden age of sail, and at least one wrecked each week. The museum Read more...
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