Sails to Rails Museum Admission
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Key West's maritime history
- Discover the Over-Sea Railway's legacy
- Learn about the island's shipwrecks
- See artifacts from the 19th century
- Enjoy interactive exhibits for all ages
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Admission to the Sails to Rails Museum
- Access to all museum exhibits
- Free parking at the museum
- Guided tours
Itinerary
Guests visiting Sails to Rails will journey through the Age of Sail, a time when tall ships plied the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Keys from the 1500 to early 1900’s. These waters were once filled with treasure-laden Spanish Galleons, dreaded Pirates, merchant ships and more as the New World made its riches known to all who sailed her waters.They will also learn about the time in America when railroads opened up the frontiers of an emerging nation. A visit to Sails to Rails is one of the most comprehensive overviews of Florida Keys and Key West history a visitor can obtain. This museum is a top attraction in Key West for adults and kids of all ages!
Meeting point
Start Location
901 Caroline St, Key West, Florida, United States
Important information
Know before you book
- Admission is valid for one entry on the selected date.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- No pets allowed inside the museum.
Know before you go
- The museum is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.
- Allow 1 to 2 hours to fully explore the exhibits.
- Free parking is available on-site.
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
Definitely worth a visit, especially if you like history.
Great museum! Gives you the lowdown on Key West from the sea to the rails. Fascinating history. All self guided so you can take your time well worth the price of admission, which is very reasonable.
Great place to learn about the history of Key West from the 16th century thru the 20th
My husband and I enjoy going to history museums. We were pleasantly surprised by the huge amount of information at this museum on all the history of ship wreckers, and the development of Key West since the 1600 and beyond! Very informative.
A piece of history to visit
We were familiar with Flagler and his railroad adventures so we thought we’d take a more in-depth look inside this museum. There is a parking lot right across the street and building is handicapped accessible. When you walk in you have a beautiful model of the fort located at the Dry Tortugas. It really is fantastic. The you enter the rather small exhibit area about what Key West supplied to the north, a timeline of the railroad, some fun ship information, and a great introduction to the sponge market. Next you enter an outside area that has a great movie about Flagler and his dream of a railway to Key West. You then visit a replica of a rail car followed by a restored house used during the building of the railway. Museum is small but full of very interesting information. Would be better if it all was airconditioned but we survived.
If you like history and...
If you like history and one man’s perseverance to achieve a valuable goal. Easy visit and nice way to duck out of sun.
Don’t buy special tickets - Entrance Cones with Tx for Trolley and Train
It’s a good thing to do while waiting for the Trolley. (I am really glad we did not buy special tickets just to come into the museum.) It is informative; however you learn a lot of the same information in other museums. So you are getting some repetition The woman who checks you in is as lovely as can be and knows the schedule for both the trolley and the train. (Down to the minute.)