Top Key West Attractions & Museums

Relive the life of one of history’s most famous treasure hunters along with a wealth of exhibits on shipwreck archaeology with this admission to the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. This Key West institution showcases a variety of treasures, both cultural and monetary, recovered from the treasure and slave ships that once plied the waters near the Florida coast. Check out the thought-provoking Slave Ship and Key West African Cemetery exhibits, then gaze in wonder at the magnificent gold, silver and jewels of the Spanish Treasure Galleons galleries.

Avoid lines for tickets when you prebook tickets to the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum. Explore two floors of artifacts from shipwrecks spanning 400 years, featuring treasures from the Spanish fleets of the 1600 and 1700s, check out audio-visual displays, and have the option to climb to the top of a lookout tour for panoramic views.

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Get up close with some of Key West’s most fascinating creatures at the renowned Key West Aquarium. Located in bustling Mallory Square, the Key West Aquarium is home to alligators, jellyfish, sharks and many other local marine animals. With this 1-day admission ticket, check out the touch tank’s beautiful sea stars, sea urchins, giant hermit crabs and horseshoe crabs. Guests can enjoy guided aquarium tours as well as interactive shark feedings. It's one of Key West's most popular attractions for people of all ages.

Explore the stunning Dry Tortugas National Park with a private boat charter tailored just for you. Departing from Key West, enjoy a full-day offshore adventure that includes visiting historic Fort Jefferson and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. This exclusive experience allows you to set your own itinerary, ensuring a flexible and customized journey without the crowds. Your adventure is aboard a premium charter vessel, captained by experienced locals familiar with the area, making your visit both enjoyable and memorable. - Private charters provide a customized experience for your group - Full-day exploration of the Dry Tortugas National Park - Snorkeling opportunities at beautiful locations - Flexible itinerary means you choose the pace and activities

Discover 28 miles (45 kms) of the Floridian coast on a 1.5-hour Jet Ski tour. With several daily tours, you can easily find a time that fits with your schedule. The tour is priced per Jet Ski, so you can ride tandem with a friend at no additional cost. Your guide is on hand at all times to lead the way on your aquatic adventure.

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The Key West Museum Culture Pass is an excellent way to explore the rich cultural history of this vibrant city. With the pass, you can access four unique and diverse museums.

Naval history buffs and aspiring pirates alike are guaranteed to have a whale of a time at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. Your admission also includes an audio guide, which offers in depth commentary on the museum’s many artifacts. Highlights include the Spanish Treasure Galleons galleries, Slave Ship and Key West African Cemetery exhibits, and relics from the Henrietta Marie. You can even tour the museum's laboratory and see conservation firsthand.

Spend the day discovering Key West’s attraction on land and below the water during this exciting day of activities. You’ll first hop aboard a boat for a breakfast sail, complete with draft beer and mimosas. Snorkel down to the coral reefs then return to land where you can enjoy a full day riding the Conch Train. You’ll also have time to visit the Key West Aquarium and the Sails and Rails Museum at your leisure.

Go where other tours can’t. Step inside Key West’s historic firehouse after dark for a two-hour paranormal experience combining immersive history with hands-on investigation. Begin with a 45-minute immersive audio tour that brings the firehouse’s history, deaths, disasters and unexplained activity to life. Then spend 75 minutes conducting your own paranormal investigation inside the historic firehouse. Use spirit boxes, EMF meters, and other ghost-hunting equipment, with a ghost host available for instruction and advice. This isn’t a ghost tour where you stand outside and hear stories. You’ll go inside, explore the building after dark, and conduct the investigation yourself. Locally owned and operated by the Sloan Family.

Key West is the southernmost part of the contiguous United States and one sunny spot you’ll never want to leave. Maximize your time exploring the island’s land and waters with this combination tour. You’ll start with a morning or afternoon snorkel tour, boarding a catamaran and going to explore one of the world’s largest living coral reefs. Then, you’ll have a ticket to the Hop On Hop Off bus tour that lets you see the sites at your leisure.