Immerse yourself in Key West’s rich history at the Sails to Rails Museum. Explore interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, and a scale model of Fort Jefferson. Discover the city’s maritime heritage, the impact of Henry Flagler, and the challenges of building the railway. Don’t miss the chance to touch a genuine silver bar from a Spanish Galleon!
Immerse yourself in Key West’s rich history at the Sails to Rails Museum. Explore interactive exhibits, rare artifacts, and a scale model of Fort Jefferson. Discover the city’s maritime heritage, the impact of Henry Flagler, and the challenges of building the railway. Don’t miss the chance to touch a genuine silver bar from a Spanish Galleon!
- Sails to Rails Museum Key West - Guests visiting Sails to Rails will journey through the Age of Sail, a time when tall ships plied the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Keys from the 1500 to early 1900’s. These waters were once filled with treasure-laden Spanish Galleons, dreaded Pirates, merchant ships and more…
- Sails to Rails Museum Key West - Guests visiting Sails to Rails will journey through the Age of Sail, a time when tall ships plied the treacherous waters of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Keys from the 1500 to early 1900’s. These waters were once filled with treasure-laden Spanish Galleons, dreaded Pirates, merchant ships and more as the New World made its riches known to all who sailed her waters.They will also learn about the time in America when railroads opened up the frontiers of an emerging nation.
A visit to Sails to Rails is one of the most comprehensive overviews of Florida Keys and Key West history a visitor can obtain. This museum is a top attraction in Key West for adults and kids of all ages!
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Situated in the historic district of Key West Bight, this state-of-the-art museum invites you to participate in interactive exhibits, watch raw video clips, explore unique relics, and view the sole scale model of Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park.
Immerse yourself in a dynamic journey through Key West’s history, revealing the past of sponging,…
Situated in the historic district of Key West Bight, this state-of-the-art museum invites you to participate in interactive exhibits, watch raw video clips, explore unique relics, and view the sole scale model of Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park.
Immerse yourself in a dynamic journey through Key West’s history, revealing the past of sponging, turtling, fishing, cigar production, and tourism that served to popularize Key West. Experience the touch of a genuine silver bar from the Spanish ship Nuestra Senora de Atocha, which sunk loaded with gold, silver, and emeralds during a hurricane near Key West in 1522. Familiarize yourself with Henry Flagler, business associate of John D. Rockefeller in Standard Oil, within the original paymaster’s train car from the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway. Within the Maggie Atwell House, behold the only surviving wooden structure constructed by the FEC, and gain insight into the laborious process of railroad construction over the open seas and through the mosquito-ridden mangrove swamps of the Florida Keys.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
