Museum
Key West Shipwreck Museum
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The Key West Shipwreck Museum immerses visitors in the island's wrecking era through interactive exhibits, artifacts, and a thrilling lookout tower. Climb the 65-foot tower for panoramic views of the Florida Straits, where countless ships once met their fate. Inside, you'll see a 3D movie, touch real treasure coins, and learn how wreckers salvaged cargo from doomed vessels. The museum's centerpiece is a full-scale replica of a 19th-century wrecker's warehouse, complete with authentic tools and a working telegraph. It's a hands-on journey into a daring profession that shaped Key West's identity.
Don't miss
- Climb the 65-foot lookout tower for sweeping views of the ocean and Key West
- Watch a 3D movie reenacting a shipwreck and salvage operation
- Touch authentic gold and silver coins recovered from local wrecks
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