Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum, Florida, United States

4.5 (319 reviews) Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Sebastian Speciality Museums

Gold found here, watch your step

This museum is dedicated to the life and legacy of world famous treasure hunter Mel Fisher. Inside you will see a plethora of Spanish artifacts from the Treasure Galleons of the 1715 Fleet and the Nuestra Senora de Atocha that were recovered by Mel and his team. Dive into history, the experience is both educational and exciting, you can even Lift an authentic Atocha Gold Bar! Join the millions who have witnessed this spectacular collection grow in quantity and spectacle and even "Own a Piece of History" of your own! The gift shop is a treasure by itself brimming full of authentic pieces of eight, museum quality recreations, nautical & pirate themed gifts as well as lots of kids goodies and of course Mel Fisher memorabilia.
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Address

1322 U.S. Highway One, Sebastian, FL 32958

Mobile

+1 772-589-0435

Website

http://www.melfisher.com/default.html

Email

[email protected]

Working hours

Monday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Sunday, May 12, 2024, 6:51

User Ratings

4.5 based on (319 reviews)

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39%

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Reviews

4Ward D 5:00 PM Oct 26, 2022
A good older museum telling Mel Fisher’s story.
This museum is located right off US1 on the east side of the road. It took me 3 times to find it since there was road construction being done right in front on the day I decided to visit it. I recommend approaching this from the Indian River Drive side. You will find it at the corner of This road and Jefferson street. The parking lot in front (next to the US-1 side) only has about 10 spaces. The entrance is on Jefferson street side. It may look dated but the story it tells about Mel Fisher is worth the visit. You enter and pay the fee (tickets are $8/person for adults). There is a film that explains the Mel Fisher story in a theater on the left. Once complete you exit the museum proper. It is a set of displays describing his treasure hunting, supreme court fight for treasure hunter rights, and his life and legacy. The authentic displays lead you into the gift shop where you can buy a piece of history. It is a great tribute to Mel Fisher, his history, his legacy, the treasures he found, and his fight to keep them against the government. The staff was great. The price was reasonable. If you want to learn about this fascinating person, this site is a diamond in the rough.
4LouBobHarborSprings 5:00 PM Apr 12, 2022
Wonderful small, family-owned museum
This was the first privately-owned museum my wife and I have visited in recent memory. It was a very worthwhile experience. Small enough to not be overwhelming but with plenty to view. The Fisher family hunt for sunken treasure is a great story.