Children's Museums

Mel Fisher's Treasures

Name: Mel Fisher's Treasures
Address: 1322 US-1, Sebastian, FL 32958, Sebastian, FL, US
Telephone: (772) 589-9875
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (955 reviews)

📍 1322 US-1, Sebastian, FL 32958

📞 (772) 589-9875

🌐 www.melfisher.com/sebastian.html

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	12–5 PM

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About Mel Fisher's Treasures

Exhibited discoveries from shipwrecks. Small museum of a well-known local treasure hunter, displaying gold objects found at shipwrecks. Visitors can lift an authentic Atocha gold bar to physically experience the weight of recovered Spanish colonial treasure from shipwrecks. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 955 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Focus: Historic shipwreck recovery and treasure artifacts
Highlights: Atocha gold bar to lift, interactive mural with photo ops, authentic recovered shipwreck artifacts
Admission: Adults $8, Kids 5-12 $4, Under 4 free
Best For: All ages

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Visitors can lift an authentic Atocha gold bar to physically experience the weight of recovered Spanish colonial treasure from shipwrecks
🏛️The museum exhibits authentic artifacts from two major historical shipwrecks: the 1715 Fleet and the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, recovered from ocean depths
🏛️Founded by Mel Fisher, a well-known treasure hunter who conducted extensive shipwreck recovery operations on the Treasure Coast of Florida
⭐The museum features an interactive mural installation called 'Legacy of the Treasure Coast' by Katherine Larson as part of the Sebastian River Area Public Mural Program

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for about 1 hour to see the full museum. Visitors consistently mention this is a manageable timeframe to view all the artifacts, interactive exhibits, and the riverside setting without feeling rushed.
💡Don't miss the interactive gold bar lift experience and the vintage key trunk unlock activity—these hands-on exhibits are frequently highlighted as memorable highlights that make the museum special compared to typical viewing-only displays.
💬The museum has excellent parking on the side and back of the building, and sits right on the river with a great lookout area. This is ideal for visitors with mobility concerns or those who want a peaceful spot to rest after touring.
💡Bring a camera or smartphone for photo opportunities with the new 'Legacy of the Treasure Coast' mural and the conquistador figure display. Multiple visitors mention the abundant photo ops as a highlight of their visit.
💬Admission is very affordable ($8 adults, $4 children 5-12, free for under 5), making this an excellent budget-friendly family outing with authentic educational value about shipwrecks and maritime history.