KEY WEST
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The 8 most popular museums in Key West. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Key West’s Mel Fisher Maritime Museum ticket includes shipwreck treasure, Spanish galleons, and hard history like the slave ship exhibits.
“The exhibits were sequential and well displayed. We especially enjoyed seeing the coins, jewelry, plates and goblets, and bullion, of course. And learning of Mr. Fisher's determination to find the main treasure.”
Explore Key West’s shipwreck treasure world with Isaac Allerton artifacts, underwater footage, a below-sea theater, and a 65-foot lookout tower.
“In my opinion this was a very cheesy attraction and not worth the money.”
Self-guided Key West ship museum on the USCGC Ingham—learn WWII, Vietnam, and the Mariel Boat Lift for $23.
“When I travel to KW, am always looking for a new experience, this time I chose this ship. A well presented historical self tour of the ship, was a bit disturbed that the surgery was in the mess hall, efficient I guess! Very narrow and steep stairs throughout, keep that in mind if wearing flip…”
Skip-the-line admission to Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, plus an included English audio tour of Atocha and Henrietta Marie.
“This museum has much improved since I visited it 30 years ago. The exhibits on the first floor from the Atocha shipwreck are well displayed with good signage, and not too fully packed in too few cases. The second floor focuses on the Henrietta Marie shipwreck. There is great video on the investigations of this…”
Explore Key West shipwreck treasures with two floors of real artifacts, a 64-lb silver bar demo, and a 65-ft lookout for $19.
“Für kleine Kinder sind sicherlich sehr aufrend”
Visit four Key West museums in one flexible pass, from the Custom House to the lighthouse, Fort East Martello, and Tennessee Williams.
“Was a bit deceiving. Thought it was a guide tour thru the 4 museums not self guided. But it was ok once we figured that part out. Near to be clearer.”
Visit Key West’s Sails to Rails Museum at Flagler Station. See the Maggie Atwell House, learn ocean-rail history, and more for $10.75.
“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.”
Self-guided Key West museum pass for 4 stops over 60 days, including lighthouse views and Fort East Martello with Robert the Doll.
“The museums were great. I liked the lighthouse best. The staff was amazing at each museum-- very knowledgeable and personable. Steve at East Martello was super helpful. He gave me physical tickets so I didn't have to keep searching for them on my phone. I will definitely visit the art and history museum next year…”
