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History of Diving Museum

82990 Overseas Highway, at MM 83, Islamorada, FL 33036
305-664-9737
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Ranked #1 of 20 attractions in Islamorada
Type: Speciality Museums, Museums
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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grandjunction
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This is a must stop and well worth the $12.00 admission price, $10.00 with coupon. It was very well done and a wealth of information on the fearless diving people from the beginning untill now!!!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Even if your are not related to diving, the museum will be pretty fascinating to everyone, including kids. You can make photos, video, touch and even wear (certain items only) exibits. Plenty of historical facts is exiting to learn. Moreover, it's not expensive and not crowded. Giving five stars.

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Marathon, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

What a learning experience! The helmets they have on display are wonderful! I had no idea of the many different kinds of diving apparatus, not to mention the amount of risk involved in the early years! The display of all the helmets from other countries was so interesting & displayed in a way that kept me interested. The staff was... More

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West Des Moines, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Very happy that we decided to visit this museum. Fascinating exhibits! Impressive library on marine subjects. Take you time to see all of it. Interesting for all ages. The museum is open 10 am to 5 pm. Not expensive, and if you look through the coupon books offered at hotels or visitor centers, you can even save a few dollars.

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Tupelo, MS
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

This place was so great! It was absolutely mind blowing how many diving related things these people have collected. You start with a video in the library and then you take a self guided tour through the museum. You will learn how diving started and how it evolved. You will see amazing antique helmets and full suits. So cool! you... More

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Shawnee, Oklahoma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We were on vacation in the Keys and drove by on the way to Key West. Spent our last night at Key Largo and had some time before our drive to Miami, so we gave it a try. My daughter is a Marine Biology major, she had a great time and I was in the USN so it was right... More

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Key Largo, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Expected to walk into a small building with a few hard hats laying around, but BOY WAS I PLEASANTLY SURPRISED! The exhibits are well done with rare and unique pieces of dive gear along with a history of diving. This s the "Real Deal". Was told there is over 3000 square feet of display space. Today's dive blown out so... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

If your a diver or going to be its a must stop. $12 a person and worth it. Camera friendly, restrooms and souvenirs. Friendly staff and the most amazing collection of historical diving artifacts. It was a great stop after a week of diving in Keys.

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Twin Falls, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

My wife (non diver) and I (50+ dives) thoroughly enjoyed the history this museum had to offer. It's truly amazing to see the amount of artifacts this couple accumulated over 30yrs and the history that came with it.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This was a gem of a little museum, with great curation and a scavenger hunt for kids. There are hands-on exhibits and lots of generally cool info for everyone. It was a hit will all our kids, ages 7, 12 and 14, as well as with the parents. There is also a library for anyone who wants to do specific... More

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