Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center

A NOAA visitor center in Key West that brings the Florida Keys marine sanctuary indoors through hands-on exhibits. It is temporarily closed for roof repairs.

35 East Quay Road, Key West, FL 33040 · Key West, FL

About Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center

Opened in 2007 on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West, this NOAA-linked center introduces visitors to the reef system and nearby habitats. Its roughly 6,400-square-foot space is built around education for young people who will later care for the ocean. Displays include an old cannon tied to a 1733 Spanish fleet and a replica of the Aquarius research habitat, plus interactive exhibits on hammocks, reefs, mangroves, and seagrass. NOAA has closed the building for now while it assesses the structure, but an online 360-degree virtual tour remains available.

#Key West
#marine sanctuary
#coral reef
#natural history
#NOAA

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