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Key West - Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society

The Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society tells the story of Mel Fisher who discovered the wreck of "Senora Nuestra de Atocha", a Spanish Galleon that sank 40 miles off Key West during a 1622 hurricane. The museum displays numerous artifacts from this wreck and three others including a 77.76 carat emerald and several other gold and silver religious and functional items. There are also exhibits on underwater archaeology, films and hands-on demonstrations.

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Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:308:308:308:308:309:309:30
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Typical Visit
1 hour
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