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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum

 

No one can tell the story of Key West’s maritime history like the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum.  Adventure. Treasure. Danger on the high seas!  Spanish galleons rich in treasure. Horrific slave ships driven by greed.  Caribbean pirates.  Conquistadors. Underwater Archaeology … and more.  Experience the adventure of a lifetime!     Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West FL. Open Daily.  “Today’s the Day!”

 

200 Greene Street . Key West 

 

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Key West Turtle Museum at the

Historic Key West Bight

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Visit the Key West Turtle Museum to discover the landmark story of an industry's chilling impact on the once abundant sea turtle and the steps taken since to help them survive and thrive. Learn about sea turtles in the Florida Keys and how you can help during turtle nesting season.  Free!
 
200 Margaret Street . Key West

Key West African Cemetery at Higgs Beach

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This monument marks one of the earliest examples of Key West's One Human Family philosophy. Three illegal slave ships were diverted to Key West by the US Navy. The community  worked collectively to provide food and shelter for the Africans. Despite their efforts, hundreds died.  A memorial at the beach commemorates the burial ground of these Africans while the historical and archeological details are on exhibit at MFMM. 
 
Higgs Beach near White Street Pier . Key West
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