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"If you only have time for one historic museum, this would be the one to select." -Caribbean Ports of Call Magazine
Museum Highlights:
Step back to Key West of 1851 and discover the treacherous world of shipwrecking and how it made Key West the richest city in the United States. Live actors, artifacts, laser technology and a 60' lookout tower make the experience one of a kind. Guests will enjoy a video presentation about the shipwrecking industry. Filled with interviews, film clips and underwater footage, the video takes place in a re-created wrecker's warehouse.
Hear the story of the Isaac Allerton, which wrecked off of Key West in 1856. On display are many of the treasures from the wrecks of the Isaac Allerton and others. Visitors step back 150 years in history as they meet Asa Tift in his warehouse. The families whose fortunes were made in this exciting yet dangerous industry reveal their stories. Climb up to the 65' captain's observatory and watch the reef for wrecks like the wrecking captains of the 19th century.
Shipwreck Historeum
Enjoy the actors!
Isaac Allerton Artifacts
Allerton's Ship
Operating Times: Mon - Sun 9:40 am to 5:00 pm, 365 days a year. Last show 4:40 pm
Duration: self guided
Booth Location: Redeem your eTickets at the Shipwreck HISTOREUM® in Mallory Square. Attraction Location: 1 Whitehead Street, Mallory Square, Key West, FL 33040
Nearest Intersection: Front St and Whitehead St
Parking: Parking is available at Mallory Square or The Westin Parking garage.
Age Requirements: Child Ticket: 4-12 yrs. of age. Children 3 yrs. of age and younger are free.
Notes: Presentations start every 20 minutes, on the top of the hour, twenty after and twenty till. Admission Tickets purchased online can be used any day. For more information call: 305-292-8990. Website: www.shipwreckhistoreum.com