Mel Fisher Maritime Museum

About Mel Fisher Maritime Museum

Shipwreck treasures & relics on display. Small museum & conservation lab displaying a collection of artifacts from a 17th-century shipwreck. The museum features artifacts from the 1622 Fleet, including the Henrietta Marie slave ship, combining displays on Spanish colonial treasure recovery with significant African American maritime history. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,019 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💬Book a Conservation Lab tour in combination with your admission ticket to save money. Tours are available twice daily every day of the week, offering behind-the-scenes access to how artifacts are preserved.
• 💡Plan to spend time on both floors: the lower floor features Spanish shipwreck artifacts and treasure discoveries, while the upper floor has important exhibits about the slave trade and the Henrietta Marie. Reviewers recommend allocating sufficient time for both rather than focusing on just one floor.
• 🕐Arrive early in the day since last admission tickets are sold at 4pm. This gives you ample time to explore the extensive artifact collections and potentially join a Conservation Lab tour without feeling rushed.
• 💬The museum is open every day of the year, making it a reliable option even during holidays. However, expect potentially longer waits during peak season and Key West tourist periods.
• 💡Use the informational videos available throughout the museum to enhance your understanding of Mel Fisher's discoveries and the maritime history. Combined with the well-organized displays, these resources help visitors fully appreciate the magnitude of the recovered treasures.