SEBASTIAN — Imagine holding an Atocha shipwreck coin from the wreck of a 17th-century Spanish galleon, its edges worn smooth by centuries under the sea. That’s the kind of history waiting at Mel Fisher’s Treasures Museum & Gift Shop, where visitors can touch and even take home pieces of the past during a special one-day open house this weekend.
The museum, located at 1322 U.S. 1 in Sebastian, is opening its doors for free admission and light refreshments on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Take this opportunity to explore exhibits of gold coins, jeweled crosses, and ornate ceramics salvaged from infamous shipwrecks without spending a dime on entry.
Fisher, a pioneer in the Scuba diving industry who died in 1998, turned treasure hunting into a science, unearthing billions in riches that now fuel stories of pirates, storms, and survival.
Looking to claim your own slice of the saga, the gift shop is sweetening the deal:
Mention this article for 10% off select items, from replica medallions to authentic emerald pendants. The discount applies to all purchases that day, but it’s one per customer and can’t be stacked with other offers.
Regular hours at the museum are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Sundays from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, though it’s closed on major holidays.
For more details, call (772) 589-9875 or shop now.
In a world racing toward the digital, events like this remind us why the tangible pull of history endures. Grab your sense of wonder and head down — who knows what you’ll carry away from the deep.