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The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is a natural history museum in Key West, set at Truman Annex Waterfront. Its exhibits cover the plants and animals of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the protected waters that run along the island chain.

A visit is simple. Go in, see the 2,500-gallon reef aquarium, and sit through the short film on Keys ecosystems. Entry is free, so it works well as a short stop. Nearby, the Key West Aquarium on Whitehead Street has a touch tank with sea anemones and guided tours.

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Entry is free, so a short visit costs nothing.
The museum covers the plants and animals of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

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Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center

Key West, United States (Florida)

A free natural history museum at Truman Annex Waterfront, with a 2,500-gallon reef aquarium and a short film on the Keys.

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How to get there

The museum sits at Truman Annex Waterfront in Key West.

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What it costs

Free to enter, so nothing is paid for at the door.

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Families and anyone curious about the Florida Keys marine sanctuary

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Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

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