Top Key West Attractions & Museums

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.

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.

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.

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.

The USCGC INGHAM was the longest continually serving, most decorated ship in Coast Guard History. Serving in active duty from 1936 to 1988. Only remaining American ship afloat to have fought in the Battle of the Atlantic. Command ship for several Philippines landings including General Douglas MacArthur's return to Corrigedor, he was aboard during this action. First allied vessel into Chinese waters at wars end. Two Presidential Unit Citations for support missions in Viet Nam. Also part of the Mariel Boatlift, when tens of thousands of Cuban refugees left their island home seeking refuge in the U.S. Now a National Historic Landmark and Coast Guard National Memorial to Guardsmen that have lost their lives in World War Two and Viet Nam. The Ingham also offers one of the best sunset views in Key West.

The Miami Explorer Pass by Go City is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when visiting Miami, Key West, Fort Lauderdale, and other locations. Choose two, three, four, or five popular attractions/activities and keep your travel budget in check. Each pass is good for 60 days; simply save your pass on your mobile device and go—no voucher redemption required!

Go City's Miami All-Inclusive Pass offers you the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when visiting Miami and South Beach. Choose between a 1, 2, 3, or 5-day pass to best suit your trip, and save up to 50 percent versus paying for individual attraction tickets. Each pass gives you access to dozens of activities and attractions. Access your pass via the Go City app and begin your Miami adventure.

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.

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.

Beyond Key West’s tiki bars and rum runners lies a fascinating history—best discovered at Sails To Rails Museum, right on Key West Bight. With interactive exhibits and rare artifacts, you’ll travel through the islands’ many eras, from “sponging” to turtling, cigar making, fishing, and more. You’ll even touch an entire bar of pirate silver, dating back 500 years.

This is your chance to go beyond the ghost stories and become the investigator in a place where the past refuses to rest. Exclusive inside access after hours. More than a ghost tour - its an experience. Tickets benefit local non-profits. Locally owned and operated by the Sloan Family.

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.