Mel Fisher's Treasure MuseumAbout Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum
Mel Fisher’s Treasure Museum in Sebastian, Florida, is a small museum presenting artifacts and exhibits related to shipwrecks recovered by Mel Fisher and his salvage company. The displays include coins, anchors, ship hardware and other objects recovered from historic wreck sites.
Exhibits interpret the recovery work, the maritime history of the wrecks and the technology used in underwater salvage. The museum highlights the regional history of Spanish treasure fleets and later wrecks off Florida’s coast.
Mel Fisher (1922-1998) was a well-known American treasure hunter whose salvage operations recovered items from historic Spanish wrecks; material associated with his expeditions forms the core of the museum’s collection.
The museum is located in Sebastian on Florida’s Atlantic coast, within the region often called the Treasure Coast, and is accessible by road from nearby towns and Interstate corridors.
- Collection focus: Focuses on artifacts recovered by Mel Fisher and his company from Spanish shipwrecks along Florida’s east coast and Gulf waters.
- Location note: Located in Sebastian on Florida’s Treasure Coast, often visited by people interested in maritime archaeology, shipwreck history and treasure salvage.
What to See#
- Artifact galleries: Gallery spaces displaying recovered coins, ship fittings, navigational instruments and personal items recovered from wreck sites.
- Maritime and diving displays: Exhibits explaining underwater recovery methods, diving equipment and the history of key salvage projects associated with the Fisher expeditions.
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Best Time to Visit Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum
Visit outside summer and hurricane season for the most pleasant weather and reliable opening hours.
Weather & Climate near Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1248 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 60 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 73 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 80 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 16° - 28° | 22° | 50 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 19° - 30° | 25° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 22° - 32° | 27° | 158 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 23° - 33° | 28° | 142 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 23° - 32° | 28° | 148 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 22° - 32° | 27° | 187 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 20° - 29° | 25° | 126 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 72 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 13° - 24° | 18° | 47 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum
Mel Fisher’s museums appear in several Florida locations; check the official Mel Fisher website for the location nearest the Treasure Coast or Key West and for current hours and admission details. The most-visited museum locations are accessible by car from nearby cities and have local parking.
Tips for Visiting Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum
- Allow time to read the labels - the museum's strength is the provenance and stories behind each recovered object.
- Combine a visit with a stop at nearby Sebastian's waterfront for a view of the Indian River and local seafood.
- Photography of some artifacts may be restricted; ask museum staff if unsure.