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History of Diving Museum

82990 Overseas Highway, at MM 83, Islamorada, FL 33036
305-664-9737
Ranked #4 of 24 attractions in Islamorada
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, Museums
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Diver4comm
PA
Contributor
19 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012 NEW

This roadside attraction is steeped in interactive and engaging displays on the evolution of diving, from breathold sponge divers to a wall of impressive diving helmets and full suits. The family can get involved with child-friendly displays and videos... all self-guided. Diving, like Jimmy Buffet, is at the heart of the Keys, and these folks keep giving it a strong... More

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MamaTeresa52
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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18 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

Great place to go for an hour or so - particularly if its raining outside. There's a fascinating collection of diving artifacts and memorabilia and its all 'hands on' More

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Lisa N
Lake Worth, Florida
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
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We stopped at the mural outside, but once we saw it was a museum we had to check it out. Very cool! So much heart and time and effort was put into this amazing collection! More

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Brian W
New Albany, Ohio
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11 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

If you dive, or are at all interested in diving, you MUST add this to your to do list. Incredible collection that was well presented and offered much more than we imagined. The "Nations" wall of diving helmets and overall exhibits were pristine. A must see in the Keys. More

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Cheri D
Sterling, Colorado
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

I have been to this museum twice. I would recommend it to everyone of all ages. I found a discount coupon online and they accepted it with no problems. The collection of diving helmets are incredible. My 20 year old son loved going through the museum and is probably his most favorite attraction in the area. Nice gift shop also. More

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delor81
NH
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

The museum has an amazing collection. I would of liked a bit more history of the couple who founded this museum. It was mentioned on forum if you say you read about it on trip advisor you get two dollars off. The staff had no idea what I was talking about but still gave us $2 off. A great thing... More

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Jake W
Tucson, Arizona
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

Within an easy commute from some of the greatest diving in North America (if not the entire world), the History of Diving Museum is located right off US Hwy 1. While its facility isn't huge, its packed with an amazing assortment of industrial, recreational and military diving artifacts from the last 4,000 years of mankinds' interactions with the sea. Displays... More

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whytes2011
Durham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

great location interesting exhibits especially as we are ex military divers as well as teenage divers in the group great way to pass an overcast half day in the keys More

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Joel H
Pineville, North Carolina
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

If you tell them you saw ON-LINE, they give a $2.00 per person discount! Starts with a 5-minute introduction video, then you are off to the museum. Volunteer staff says about :45 minutes but we took our time and looked and read everything and we were inside for about 1:30! Very nice, a wide variety of displays, some behind glass... More

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onemoretime1955
Nashville, Tennessee
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

Interesting and very friendly staff..worth a stop and look..thanks More

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