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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 19 attractions in Islamorada
Type: Speciality Museums, Museums
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Key Largo, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

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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Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My wife and daughter visited this place while my son and I were charter fishing. The activities to keep a young persons interest were great. she came home telling us all about it. Highly reccomended on a blustery or cold day when you want to get out of the sun/weather.

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chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013 via mobile

A great museum! A must see for any divers or even nondivers. Learned so much about the history of diving. Very interesting and very well put together exhibits. A huge collection of vintage diving helmets, bells, original scuba equipment, and many hands on exhibits. Very well educated and informative staff. Definitely recommend for anyone visiting the Keys!

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Learned more about diving than I expected. Very, very interesting! Good displays with lots of information about the sport.

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McLean, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

My 11 year old son and I went and both enjoyed it. I've been driving for more than 12 years but this place taught me a lot about the history of man's quest to get and stay under water. The staff was helpful and friendly and the exhibits well done.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

It had a low price of admission for the amount of things you could learn and see there. They had little toy scuba divers hidden throughout the museum and you had to look for them all. It was filled with interactive things and things to read and learn about scuba diving all throughout history. We went slowly through it and... More

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Freedom, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Just a good spot to see how diving has progressed since Jacque Cousteau got us into it. I thought that there was information about the Lusitania sinking but I goofed. My mentor, when I first dove in St Thomas with Aqua Action, was Palmer Williams, who was one of, if not the first, to dive this wreck on mixed gases... More

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