Description
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.
Hobbies & Activities category: Gold, silver, metalworking exhibit;  Nautical museum or attraction
Address
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society
200 Greene Street
Key West, FL 33040-6516
United States
Phone 1 (305) 294-2633
Fax 1 (305) 294-5671
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$11.00
Students$9.50
Child 12 & under$6.00
Tips
Call (305) 294-2633 x13 for group tour information
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Typical Visit
1 hour
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