Keys History & Discovery Center, Islamorada

About Keys History & Discovery Center

Keys History & Discovery Center in Islamorada houses three living aquariums where visitors watch tropical fish and reef invertebrates up close. The 7,500-square-foot museum displays nine thousand years of island history through exhibits on the Overseas Railway, shipwrecks, and the pioneers who settled here, alongside a dedicated section on the sport fishing traditions that made Islamorada famous. A presentation theater screens films about the reef and local history throughout the day. The rotating gallery features work by Upper Keys artists, while a research library holds historic photographs, maps, and documents for visitors to explore. The center suits families for a few hours, whether as a morning outing or escape from rain, with hands-on activities for children and archives for adults. Located at Mile Marker 82 in Islamorada on the Islander Resort property, the center publishes admission prices online. Active military receive free admission, and students pay a reduced rate, according to keysdiscovery.com.

Checked October 31, 2026; we keep re-reading this venue.