Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, Key West

Name: Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum
Address: 200 Greene St, Key West, 33040, United States
Telephone: +1 305-294-2633

#15 among attractions in Key West

Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum

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The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum is located at 200 Greene Street, Key West, Florida. The museum contains an extensive collection of artifacts from 17th century shipwrecks, such as the Henrietta Marie, Nuestra Señora de Atocha and Santa Margarita. Also included are the shipwrecks and artifacts of The Santa Clara, a Conquistador-era galleon, The Guerrero & Nimble. A rotating gallery exists on the second floor of the museum and is currently displaying an exhibit or artifacts belonging to Cuban Rafters, Balseros, who arrive to Key West in hand-crafted vessels. Terrestrial archaeological sites include The African Cemetery of Key West, located on Higgs Beach. The museum is named for founder Mel Fisher and was created as a 5013 non-profit charity organization, thus Fisher's fortune is not financially linked to the museum. It is a museum, a lab, and a nationally recognized research facility. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 24°33'28"N, 81°48'23"W

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200 Greene StKey West 33040 United States

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+1 305-294-2633

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Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ernest Hemingway House, Key West Aquarium, Old Post Office and Customshouse, Harry S. Truman Little White House.

0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
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Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Key West Aquarium, Key West
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Museum, History museum, Art museum
Old Post Office and Customshouse, Key West
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~650 ftS
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Harry S. Truman Little White House, Key West
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~440 ftNW
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Mallory Square, Key West
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~160 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Audubon House and Tropical Gardens, Key West
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~430 ftW
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Western Union, Key West
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~450 ftNW
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Key West Shipwreck Museum, Key West
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~420 ftNE
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Captain Tony's Saloon, Key West
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~1500 ftSE
Museum, Universities and schools
San Carlos Institute, Key West
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0.4 miS
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USCGC Ingham, Key West
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum open?

Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum?

Nearby attractions include Audubon House and Tropical Gardens, Key West (1 min walk), Old Post Office and Customshouse, Key West (2 min walk), Key West Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost Cottage, Key West (3 min walk), Captain Tony's Saloon, Key West (3 min walk).