Children's Museums
McLarty Treasure Museum
📍 13180 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963🌐 verobeach.com/vero-beach-community/mclarty-treasure-museum
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
About McLarty Treasure Museum
Artifacts salvaged from 1715 shipwreck. Goods salvaged from 1715 shipwreck of a Spanish fleet, plus video on the art of treasure hunting. The museum exhibits artifacts salvaged from the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet, a fleet that sank during a hurricane and created the origin story for Florida's 'Treasure Coast' naming. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 765 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Focus
- 1715 Spanish treasure fleet shipwrecks
- Highlights
- Treasure artifacts, ocean observation deck, historical camp site
- Admission
- $2 adults, free under age 6
- Hours
- 10am-4pm Wed-Sun (call to verify)
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum exhibits artifacts salvaged from the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet, a fleet that sank during a hurricane and created the origin story for Florida's 'Treasure Coast' naming
- Located at the designated Survivors' and Salvagers' Camp site from the 1715 shipwreck, marking a historically significant location
- Operates as a volunteer-staffed museum with an exceptionally low admission price of $2 general admission and free entry for children under 6
- Features an observation deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean where treasure hunting continues along the coastline covering miles of ocean floor
- Houses recovered treasures including gold, silver, and other precious items from Spanish galleons, with treasure hunters actively searching for additional artifacts that remain undiscovered
💬 What Visitors Say
- Call ahead before visiting since the museum is staffed entirely by volunteers and hours may vary - this is critical to avoid wasted trips
- Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours to fully explore the museum and watch the informative video about the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet - it's small but content-rich
- At just $2 admission with free entry for children under 6, this is an exceptional value - budget-friendly for families wanting to learn about local Treasure Coast history
- Don't miss the observation deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean - it provides scenic context for understanding where the Spanish shipwrecks occurred and treasure continues to be found
- The knowledgeable volunteer staff are a key highlight - arrive when they're present to get deeper insights into the artifacts and the fascinating 1715 fleet disaster that made this area the 'Treasure Coast'
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