Islamorada, Florida: History of Diving Museum
Displays of bulky deep-sea diver suits, helmets, diving bells. We're intrigued by "Klingert's Copper Kettle and Drieberg's 1805 Triton Diving Machine," a copper still contraption strapped onto a dummy wearing an oversized king's crown.
History of Diving Museum
- Address:
- 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL
- Directions:
- On the bayside of US Hwy 1 at milepost 83, just south of Pen Key Club. Look for the blue building painted with sea creatures.
- Hours:
- Daily 10-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 305-664-9737
- Admission:
- Adults $12
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The History of Diving Museum has so much to offer, inside and out.
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The museum exhibits a timeline of 4,000 years of diving, the importance of south Florida in sport diving, treasure diving, and underwater photography. The Treasure Room features a salvaged bar of solid silver that visitors are invited to pick up.