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- EIN 65-1037158
- (305) 664-9737
- 82990 Overseas Hwy Islamorada FL 33036-3600 USA
- www.divingmuseum.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Historical Organizations
Mission: The florida keys history of diving museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, displaying and interpreting artifacts, antiques, books, documents, photographs and oral history relative to the history of diving. We tell the international story of man's attempts to explore, understand and venture under the sea. We also celebrate the special role that south florida and the florida keys played in this untold story.
Programs: Museum exhibits - welcomed 17,594 visitors from 81 countries and all 50 states to experience museum exhibits showcasing more than 4,000 years of diving history, including interactive and hands-on exhibits, audio/visual presentations, a salt water aquarium, the world's largest display of diving equipment, and shipwreck treasure with a special tribute to the unique contributions south florida made to diving history. The diving history research library, opened in february 2012, is also used as a complimentary meeting room venue for nonprofit organizations with similar missions.
education - provided monthly lectures by authorities on subjects related to man's attempts to explore, understand and venture under the sea. More than 1,000 people attended these free lectures. Provided educational programs for several community and diving-related groups and for school children. Served as an international resource for information on diving history and vintage equipment.
museum services - gave free admission to active military and injured veterans' groups year round. In addition the museum participated in the blue star program from memorial day to labor day to provide free admission to active military and their families benefiting close to 400 individuals.