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Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum
200 Greene St, Key West, FL 33040
+1 305 294 2633
site: Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum
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The deep history of the Caribbean comes alive at this Maritime museum, named after Key West’s legendary dive pioneer Mel Fisher. From the mystery and glamour of piracy to the sobering facts of the transatlantic slave trade, the museum displays a dazzling array of artifacts from the bottom of the sea.

Price

Admission $11 adults, $9.50 seniors, $6 children 6-12

Credit Cards Accepted

visa,mastercard,amex

Directions

Take U.S. 1 to Whitehead St. and turn left on Greene

Area

Kamehameha Ave at Mamo St

Hours

Daily 9:30am-5pm

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