Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum Admission
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore maritime artifacts
- Learn about shipwrecks
- Discover Key West's history
- Interactive exhibits
- Family-friendly experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Admission to the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum
- Access to interactive exhibits and artifacts
- Opportunity to learn about Key West's maritime history
- Guided tours or audio guides
Itinerary
Your shipwreck voyage begins in 1856, the year the Isaac Allerton sank. On your visit to the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum, view artifacts from this ship, one of the richest shipwrecks in Key West history. Spend hours exploring the remnants of old ships and learning about the fascinating salvage industry through artifacts and interactive exhibits. Learn about how shipwrecks became a profession that made Key West one of the richest cities in America. See what it was like to work in the dangerous shipwreck scavenge industry back in the mid-19th century, as well what sorts of rewards were reaped. Sift through artifacts and watch informative video presentations as you dive deeper into this fascinating world. Watch actual underwater footage of a shipwreck. And summon all your strength to lift a silver bar salvaged from a Spanish galleon. Learn the intriguing story of the Isaac Allerton. Many of the treasures throughout the museum were excavated from its watery grave. Find out about the people who struck it rich risking their lives to recover wealth from the sea. Then do as the ship captains once did and climb a 65-foot (20-meter) observation tower for the pinnacle of your museum experience.
Experience is offered by Historic Tours of America
Meeting point
Start Location
1 Whitehead St,, Key West, Florida, United States
Important information
Know before you book
- Children under 5 years old enter free of charge.
- Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more; contact the museum in advance for arrangements.
- The museum is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the last admission at 4:30 PM.
Know before you go
- The museum is wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed in most areas; however, flash photography may be restricted.
- Allow approximately 1 hour to fully explore the museum.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
A bit kitchy but tells the history well
If you go through this museum you will exit with a good appreciation of the practice of shipwreck salvage which made Key West a rich island in the 18th and 19th century. It is worth climbing the view tower for the modern-day view over the town as well as your own imagined view of the surrounding waters spotting wrecks as they occur.
Beautiful
Was easy walk through at own pace with several short videos. Walked to top of tower. Great view
Loved the view from the tower!
Great history and property has a nice collection of artifacts. Staff is very informative. NOT handicapped accessible.
Gimmick
Pretty meh! A few pretty neat items in here but mostly gimmicky. Waste of $60pp.
Very interesting
Very interesting little museum. Well worth visiting. See lots of treasure discovered in the area, some as recent as last year!