Experts' Choice Award Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
What the experts agree on
Interactive museum showcasing Florida Keys habitats and North America's largest coral reef through touch-screen exhibits and a walk-through undersea lab replica—educational and engaging for all ages.
Lonely Planet "This place does a marvelous job of filling in all the wild details of the natural Keys. The kids love it." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The National Marine Sanctuary–owned museum, devoted to the largest coral reef in North America, opened in January 2007." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Known as the Eco-Discovery Center, this state-of-the-art underwater ocean laboratory allows visitors to view the Florida Reef without getting wet." Full review
Where "You can utilize touch-screen computers to learn more about the Keys and conservation for this part of the planet, coral reefs, Keys habitats, and a walk-through version of the Aquarius Undersea Lab." Full review
Fodor's "Colorful 6,400-square-foot interactive attraction, which encourages visitors to venture through a variety of Florida Keys habitats from pinelands, beach dunes, and mangroves to the deep sea." Full review
National Geographic "On a visit to Key West, I put aside my snorkeling mask to tour the new 6,400-square-foot educational center, wandering among its interactive maps and exhibits highlighting the ecology of..."
Lonely Planet "You can learn about this fascinating natural world at the Eco-Discovery Center (the sanctuary offices and the visitor center are temporarily closed due to COVID-19), which is one of the..."
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Truman Waterfront, Next to Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park, Key West, FL 33040
