Collections

Our museum is home to historical and fishing exhibits, featuring three aquariums from Mote Marine Lab, Henry Flagler’s Railway, The Bonefish and Tarpon Trust Legends of the Line, Indian Key replica, and more!

Permanent Collection

We do not know how many items we have amassed over the years. Contributions consist of postcards, paintings, artifacts, photographs, ordnance, books, periodicals, bones, shards, and so much more. Through the contributions by our donors, the Florida Keys History & Discovery Foundation’s collection continues to grow.

Online Collection Catalogue

FKHDF is committed to making our collections available to researchers, locals and visitors throughout the world, so that history can be used to help us understand our past and embrace our heritage. We will continue to expand the collection beyond the initial eight week Intensive Graduate Internship Program, with recruitment of volunteers and interns to continue the cataloging process and update existing entries. We cannot estimate a complete date and this time and hopeful you will return again and again to see what is new and exciting.

Donating Objects to FKHDF

The Florida Keys History & Discovery Foundation (FKHDF) appreciates our community’s generous donations and gifts from individual contributors as it helps our collection grow as a valuable resource to our community. FKHDF is always willing to consider donations that enhance the Collection, however, we ask that you assist us by following a few procedures we have in place to help us through the donation process. The Florida Keys History & Discovery Foundation (FKHDF) appreciates our community’s generous donations and gifts from individual contributors as it helps our collection grow as a valuable resource to our community. FKHDF is always willing to consider donations that enhance the Collection, however, we ask that you assist us by following a few procedures we have in place to help us through the donation process.

Complete The Online Donation Form

Please provide us as much information as you can regarding the object(s) you wish to donate to FKHDF. The more information we receive regarding each object helps us determine if and how it will fit into our Collection. 

What Happens to Your Objects and Collections after Acquisition?

Donation Form