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Location
Visitor tip
Book your Yankee Freedom ferry trip well in advance, especially if camping. With only 10 campsites on the island, spots fill up quickly and you'll have a much more peaceful experience once the afternoon ferry departs.
Visitor tip
Download the Junior Park Ranger Handbook and Certificate before your visit to enhance the educational experience for children. The interactive exhibits like the maritime knot tying station and Junior Ranger Exploration Station are designed to engage younger visitors throughout the museum.
Visitor tip
The ferry experience includes knowledgeable hosts who can help maximize your time at the site—ask staff for recommendations on exploring Fort Jefferson, the breakwall, and shoreline to make the most of your visit and avoid idle time.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Key West Historic Seaport (901 Caroline Street)
- Admission
- Free
- Highlights
- 11-foot Fort Jefferson scale model, Junior Ranger Station, knot tying, interactive exhibits
What visitors say
I would give 100 Stars if I could! The Yankee Freedom cruise to Dry Tortugas National Park Museum was an amazing experience! My wife and I took the Yankee Freedom for a weekend camping trip, the staff was very helpful and attentive and…
The trip is nice, but it's not worth it if you're in a group of four. You'll spend $1000. All they give you for breakfast is half a bagel with cream cheese, and for lunch, half a sandwich with a cracker. Once you get to the island, all…
The ferry service was efficiently run. Our host, Hollywood, was excellent at sharing knowledge and helped us maximize the use of time while om the Dry Tortugois. The Fort was amazing and the natural beauty of the water was breathtaking
From 38 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The museum features a life-size sculpture of Dr. Samuel Mudd, a historically significant figure imprisoned at Fort Jefferson for his alleged involvement in Abraham Lincoln's assassination
- Admission to the Yankee Freedom- Dry Tortugas National Park Museum is completely free
- The museum is located within the Historic Key West Bight at Sails to Rails Museum at Flagler Station, integrating maritime history with transportation heritage
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