McLarty Treasure Museum

The McLarty Treasure Museum displays artifacts and replicas found from Spanish shipwrecks within Sebastian Inlet State Park on North Hutchinson Island. The collections include Chinese pottery, Spanish weapons, and precious metals recovered from cargo that sank offshore.

In 1715, eleven Spanish galleons sank during a hurricane off the Florida coast, creating one of the region's largest shipwreck sites. The wrecks still lie in offshore waters and shaped the foundation of this museum.

The collection tells the story of maritime trade between Europe and the Americas through its displays. Visitors can see what valuable goods once traveled these trade routes.

The museum sits within a state park and is easy to reach, though parking can fill up during peak season. It is best to visit during quieter months if you want time to browse the displays.

Parts of the collection come from modern treasure hunters who still search offshore for remaining artifacts from the 1715 fleet. This ongoing quest connects the historical past with the present and shows that this history is not finished.

Inception: December 6, 2007

GPS coordinates: 27.83388,-80.43402

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23