Shipwreck Treasures Museum in Key West

The Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum located on Whitehead St. takes visitors back to the times that depicts is unique maritime heritage and throws light on how it became the richest city per capita income in the United States. A visit to the museum provides a historical viewpoint on the many ships that have wrecked along the treacherous reefs of Key West and the Florida Keys.
During the 1800’s recovering of wrecked ships and their cargos was at its boom and was a major source of economy in Key West. The Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum takes its visitors back to the glorious historical past of Key West wreckers with its vast collections of articles actually collected from various Spanish fleets of the 16 & 1700’s. The largest collection at the museum comprises of pieces collected from the wreck of the Isaac Allerton which sank in 1856.

The salvaged artifacts from the ships are on display in the two floors of the museum and visitors are allowed to view a video presentation on the shipwrecking industry as well. Visitors get an opportunity to climb a 65-foot lookout tower from where they get the best panoramic views of the waterfront. The museum is open from 9:40 am to 5:00 pm, 365 days a year and admission fee is $12 for adults, $5 for children 4 to 12 and free for children below 4 years.

Tourists intending to visit the Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum will certainly relish a stay at numerous hotels & resort in Key West offering world class facilities and amenities. For luxurious accommodations near the museum in Key West consider staying at either Hyatt Key West Resort and Mari or at Crowne Plaza La Concha.