http://www.divingmuseum.org/
Wow!
Anyone traveling to the Florida Keys should not miss the History of Diving Museum on Islamorada near mile marker 83. This place will take you on a spectacular journey through man's exploration of the seas. The collection of early diving inventions, regulators, helmets, air pumps, rebreathers and diving armor is dazzling.
The museum exhibits begin with the timeline of diving, starting 4,000 years ago. There are numerous early diving gadgets and inventions on display.
The next room in the museum is dedicated to treasure hunters and south Florida diving. There is a nice collection of recovered artifacts and a display of underwater photography.
Then there is the "Parade of Nations," a well-designed display of 45 diving helmets collected from around the world. Next to the Parade of Nations is a room dedicated to the US Navy Mark V diving helmet.
For me, the most interesting room was the Scuba display. The parallel development of open and closed circuits is fascinating. You get a glimpse behind the Iron Curtain with some of the gear.
The final room has a few examples of diving armor, the real deal. Unbelievable stuff.
You gotta get down there and visit. Get a good meal before you go so that you can spend the time that this place deserves.
Wow!
Anyone traveling to the Florida Keys should not miss the History of Diving Museum on Islamorada near mile marker 83. This place will take you on a spectacular journey through man's exploration of the seas. The collection of early diving inventions, regulators, helmets, air pumps, rebreathers and diving armor is dazzling.
The museum exhibits begin with the timeline of diving, starting 4,000 years ago. There are numerous early diving gadgets and inventions on display.
The next room in the museum is dedicated to treasure hunters and south Florida diving. There is a nice collection of recovered artifacts and a display of underwater photography.
Then there is the "Parade of Nations," a well-designed display of 45 diving helmets collected from around the world. Next to the Parade of Nations is a room dedicated to the US Navy Mark V diving helmet.
For me, the most interesting room was the Scuba display. The parallel development of open and closed circuits is fascinating. You get a glimpse behind the Iron Curtain with some of the gear.
The final room has a few examples of diving armor, the real deal. Unbelievable stuff.
You gotta get down there and visit. Get a good meal before you go so that you can spend the time that this place deserves.