Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in 2026?

Mel Fisher Maritime Museum tickets start at US$17.50 for adults and US$8.50 for children aged 6–12. A combined museum admission and behind-the-scenes lab tour costs US$49.50, while the lab tour alone, without admission to the rest of the museum, is US$40.

Q: What is included in a standard admission ticket to the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum?

Regular admission tickets to the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum include access to all the exhibits and any current special exhibits. Non-standard ticket packages also include one audio tour or a behind-the-scenes tour of the in-house conservation laboratory.

Q: Are there special group tour rates or discounts for large parties at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum?

Yes. The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum offers discounted group rates for parties of 16 or more with reservations made at least two weeks in advance. Reduced admission and optional guided Conservation Lab tours are available, with payment due one week before arrival. Group lab tours run at set times Monday–Saturday.

Q: When are lab tours at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum offered?

Individual lab tours at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum are offered twice daily, typically at 11:30am and 2:30am, from Monday to Friday, except on holidays falling on weekdays. On the weekend, lab tours take place at 2pm.

Q: Is the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum kid-friendly?

Yes, the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum is kid-friendly, featuring exhibits with shipwreck artifacts, a treasure gallery, and displays about the search and recovery of historic wrecks. Some sections, such as those on the Transatlantic Slave Trade, are better suited for older children. Kids receive free or reduced admission.

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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket

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.

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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket

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PRIVATE Welcome to Key West Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Key West’s Old Town Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Key West’s Old Town is a wonderfully walkable area that’s best enjoyed at a slow and steady pace. Take advantage of free time under the sun while learning about the history of the island during this self-guided audio tour of Old Town. A tour guide narrates this journey up and down the streets, having you stop at attractions like the Little White House and the Lighthouse. You’ll end your walk at Mile 0: the Southernmost Point of the Continental US.

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Key West’s Old Town Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

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Skip the Line: Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket and Audio Tour

1 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Embark on a self-guided audio adventure through Key West's storied Old Town, where the sun-soaked streets echo with the daring tales of pirates, treasure hunters, and fearless 'wreckers'. Led by the eccentric Captain William Shade, the ghost of an 1800s pirate, you'll navigate from Mallory Square to the Key West Shipwreck Museum. Duck into El Meson de Pepe's for rum-fueled revelry (drinks are not included in the price of the tour), explore Capt Tony's Saloon's ghostly history, visit the Oldest House Museum, and dive into Mel Fisher's Maritime Museum for tales of daring underwater heists. Encounter the wild past at Audubon House, and stand before the Custom House where customs agents once tamed the Key West tides. This is no ordinary stroll; it's a spirited awakening of history, where every step reveals the legends that shaped this island city. Best times for the tour are either early mornings or just before sunset, where the temperature can be a bit more pleasant.

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Pirates and Treasure: Self Guided Tour of Key West's Old Town

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes

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Key West Conch Republic Tiki Pedicab Experience by Kokomo Cabs

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Slip into Jimmy Buffett and Hemingway’s sandals and see iconic island sights on this self-guided audio tour. Key West’s quirky island lifestyle has attracted larger-than-life characters, including author Ernest Hemingway, singer Jimmy Buffet, and treasure hunter Mel Fisher. On this walking tour, you’ll hear about the legendary people the island has attracted over the years and see where they made history. Your guide is none other than Frank Everhart, the Schooner Wharf Bar’s very own comedic magician, whose tales are as captivating as the history they’re woven from. Frank, with his intimate knowledge and personal anecdotes, will show you the museums, bars and often-overlooked corners where treasure hunters, eccentrics, and unforgettable locals left their mark. You’ll even see Jimmy Buffet’s first home and his Key West recording studio, Shrimpboat Sound Studio.

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A Self-Guided Tour of Key West's Legends and Sights

1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Key West is famous as mainland America's Caribbean resort town. Here, time slows down as the island vibes take over. But there is more to this island than umbrella drinks and warm breezes. Key West has an incredible history, from its origins as a maritime village that profited heavily from salvaging wrecked ships and crews along the Great Florida Reef a few miles offshore, to the creation of the micro-state known as the Conch Republic. While in Key West, you will want to visit many of the sites that make the island distinct such as the Key West Lighthouse, the Hemingway House, the Little White House, and Southernmost Point. On this tour, you will visit all of these and more, stopping for refreshments along the way at many of the island's signature restaurants and bars. You will hear stories of some of the island's more famous residents along with some lesser-known tales that have given Key West its unique place in American culture and history.

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Maritime Village to Micro State: A Self Guided Tour of Key West

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours

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Join us for the best walking tour in Key West! You will be amazed by how much history and culture our small island has! Local Guide will take you on a time travel adventure. As you stroll through the scenic streets of the Old Town, you will learn how the island was discovered and became one of the richest cities in the USA! Hear the stories of the first industries on the island, such as shipwrecking, sponge harvesting and cigarmaking. Also, learn what key role Key West played in the Cuban fight for its independence and find out why Key West declared the war against the United States. The private tour is the best way to explore Key West and have fun with your own group of friends or family! Book Now and call us to schedule the time that is convenient for you! This tour includes a slice of Kermit's Key Lime Pie for each traveler & a bottle of water. What to bring and to wear: Comfortable clothing and shoes, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water.

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Private Southernmost Key West History and Culture Walking Tour

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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket

Elizabeth_S, Aug 2026

Today's the Day

If you're visiting on a cruise vacation it's a short walk from the cruise ship to the museum. It's a interesting and informative look into the salvage of ship wrecks off the South Florida coast from the 1400's on. As Mel Fisher would say every day "Today's the Day

Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket

ErnestWayne_B, Aug 2026

Key West 2026 Hunt for Atocha coin for daughter

For more insightful view on history of Key West and Spanish gallons and gold and other products being shipped and then sank and then the discovery of treasure and Mel fishers journey of hunting and finding gold —snippet of facts and stories of the wreckers and families their sacrifices, they made in history and then the ones that come after to hunt and discover sunken treasures

Skip the Line: Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket and Audio Tour

David_S, Dec 2024

Treasure Island

This is a very interesting museum with a great history and interesting audio guide. Well planned and great exhibits. We learned a lot about Key West history. We walked right in!

Skip the Line: Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Admission Ticket and Audio Tour

Thomas_B, Jan 2026

Good exhibits on the Atocha and Henrietta Marie shipwrecks

This museum has much improved since I visited it 30 years ago. The exhibits on the first floor from the Atocha shipwreck are well displayed with good signage, and not too fully packed in too few cases. The second floor focuses on the Henrietta Marie shipwreck. There is great video on the investigations of this site. The main focus on the Henrietta Marie was the slave trade, and many shackles are the main artifact focus. The subject is treated respectfully. Worth a couple of hours from the heat to see this collection of fascinating treasure recovered from the ocean.