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Key West Aquarium

Key West, Florida

"A fun escape from the Key West heat, with marine life downstairs and a surprisingly great view upstairs."

Two children and an adult observe marine exhibits at Key West Aquarium, with informative signs visible.

Why we recommend it

We visited the Key West Aquarium as a family in 2024, and it was a cool way to get off the busy streets for a while and do something different. It’s not a massive aquarium, but there’s plenty to see and it fits nicely into a day of exploring Key West without taking up the whole day. One of our favorite surprises was heading upstairs and getting a great view over the surrounding area. If you're already exploring Mallory Square and Old Town — especially on a hot Keys day — it's an easy stop to add to the day.

About this place

The Key West Aquarium is a historic attraction in the heart of Mallory Square featuring marine life found in and around the Florida Keys. Exhibits highlight local fish, sharks, sea turtles and other creatures while giving visitors a closer look at the ecosystem surrounding the islands. Its central location makes it an easy stop while exploring Old Town Key West on foot.

Photo gallery

Two women enjoying fries in front of a food stall, with 'Key West Conch Fritters' sign visible.
Two children and an adult observe marine exhibits at Key West Aquarium, with informative signs visible.
Underwater scene with seahorses, colorful plastic toys, and coral in an aquarium.
Two children observing a turtle swimming in a tank at Key West Aquarium.
A man and a woman stand by a large tank with stingrays at the Key West Aquarium.
A child in a red dress watches sea turtles in an aquarium.
Two women and a child pose on a deck with water views in Key West.
A girl with pigtails excitedly leans on a wooden display labeled 'Authentic Silver Bar'.
A girl examines an authentic silver bar display while a boy watches.

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