Key West Shipwreck Museum, Maritime history museum in Key West, United States.
The Key West Shipwreck Museum exhibits recovered artifacts, historical displays, and maritime items within a 65-foot tall observation tower building.
The museum preserves the legacy of Key West's wrecking industry from 1851, when over 100 ships passed daily through the Florida Keys' waters.
Exhibits include interviews, film presentations, and live actors who demonstrate the methods used by wreckers to salvage cargo from distressed vessels.
The museum opens daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, featuring a silver bar display, theater presentations, and observation deck access.
Visitors can lift an authentic 64-pound silver bar recovered from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas at this location.
Location: Key West
GPS coordinates: 24.55905,-81.80687
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:06
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