Sails to Rails Museum Ticket

With a ticket to the Sails to Rails Museum in Key West, you'll have the opportunity to travel from the Age of Sail to the time when the first railroad emerged.

Why visit the Sails to Rails Museum?

Travel back to the Age of Sail, a time when large wooden ships navigated the Caribbean, Florida, and the Gulf of Mexico for treasure while encountering storms and pirate attacks. Leap forward to the emergence of the railroad, connecting trade routes through newly established states and industries. The Sails to Rails Museum in Key West honors the primary means of transportation in America from the 16th to the 20th centuries: the ship and the railroad. Inside the museum, visitors can explore models, watch videos detailing the history of Key West commerce, and view various curiosities from these periods. Additionally, the museum features a model of Fort Jefferson National Park, maps, and antique objects to enhance the experience and pique curiosity about these historical times.

Opening hours

The Sails to Rails Museum in Key West is open daily from 10 am to 3:30 pm.