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St. Augustine, Florida: Pirate and Treasure Museum

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Address:
12 S. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL
Directions:
On the west side of S. Castillo Drive across from the large Castillo de San Marcos fort. Parking free after 5 PM.
Hours:
Daily 10-7 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
877-467-5863
Admission:
Adults $13.
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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Pirate and Treasure Museum.

Pirate and Treasure Museum

An animatronic Blackbeard head, several torture exhibits, a real treasure chest and Jolly Roger flag, and other memorable exhibits.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [02/15/2015]
St. Augustine, Florida - New Port For Robot Pirates
Pirate Soul Museum:

Pat Croce is a wealthy man who loves what he calls "The Golden Age of Piracy" -- cutlass-swinging buccaneers such as Captain Kidd and Blackbeard.

[02/27/2010] Complete Story...

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St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

Really worth the stop. Full of original weaponry, a real treasure chest, and tons of primary docs. Great!

[RobandPam, 04/22/2011]
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

Formerly known as the Pirate Soul Museum when it was in Key West, it has just reopened in the heart of St. Augustine with a new name and a bigger building. The official ribbon slashing (with an authentic sword) happened on December 3.

It seems to have everything it had before (including the only real pirate treasure chest found so far and one of only two remaining authentic Jolly Roger flags that once flew on a pirate ship) and has added many new things ranging from static displays to totally immersive experiences.

[Rich Braham, 12/16/2010]
Pirate Soul Museum Opens in Key West

Former Philly 76ers president Pat Croce opened his Key West, Florida pirate museum on Jan. 5, 2004 by cutting the ribbon with a pirate sword....

[01/07/2005] Complete News Story


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