Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum

Step through the doors of the Key West Shipwreck Museum and suddenly you’ve time-travelled back to 1856.

Visit Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum with Go City®

• With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
• General admission to Key West Shipwreck Museum.
• Access to all permanent exhibits.

Dubbed the Era of the Wreckers, Key West was flourishing as one of the richest cities in America during a time of maritime accomplishments. Learn the ins and outs of the wrecking industry and follow along with the rediscovery of vessel Isaac Allerton.

Isaac Allerton was a merchant ship that sank off the coast of the Florida Keys in 1856. Combining live actors, interactive exhibits, and actual artifacts, the museum showcases the story of Asa Tift and his wrecking crew. Follow along as the actors detail the unusual wrecking industry and how it created a lucrative livelihood for some of Key West’s most notable pioneers.

Asa will lead you from his fascinating warehouse all the way through the history of Isaac Allerton’s demise and beyond. Relive the wreck of the ship and learn how the crews would save the cargo. Explore artifacts in each exhibit that shed light on how these brave souls were living onboard.

At Key West Shipwreck Museum, you’ll step into the shoes of the Florida coast’s bravest seamen.

Did you know

• The Isaac Allerton was built in 1838 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It was 137 feet long and weighed 594 tons. 
• The sinking and recovery of cargo from Isaac Allerton was the most lucrative wreck in history – the wreckers recovered over $50,000 worth of goods. 
• The wrecking industry became so popular because over 100 ships passed through Key West each day. Wreckers would sit in the observation tower and yell ‘Wreck Ashore!’ at the sight of trouble. 
• In 1921, the wrecking courts were closed due to advancements in navigation and local railroads.

Go City is a better way to sightsee. Your pass includes Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum tickets, plus admission to dozens of top Miami attractions for one money-saving price.

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Getting in: just show your pass at the Key West Shipwreck Museum admission counter and you’re in!

For more information, visit the Key West Shipwreck Museum website.