Shipwreck Museum

At the Key West Shipwreck Museum, visitors are immersed in the thrilling history of shipwreck salvage, maritime rescue, and treasure hunting. Through interactive exhibits, period actors, and original artifacts salvaged from the 1856 wreck of the Isaac Allerton, the museum offers a vivid look at the “wreckers” who shaped Key West’s development. Climb the 65-foot lookout tower for panoramic island views and relive the drama and danger of sailing the treacherous Florida Reef.