Florida Keys History and Discovery Center News
Exhibit Opening of Carlos Guzmán’s “Where the Sea Retreats”
The work of critically acclaimed Cuban artist Carlos Guzmán is coming to the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center! One of Cuba’s most imaginative and creative contemporary painters, Carlos Guzmán, combines fantasy and allegory in 22 other worldly paintings and drawings on display from…
Bonnie Barnes to Lead Florida Keys History & Discovery Center
Islamorada, FL – Following a nationwide search, the Board of Directors of the Florida Keys History & Discovery Foundation selected Bonnie Barnes from Key Largo, Florida as the new Executive Director for the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center. Ms. Barnes has over 25 years…
New Art Exhibit on Display at Keys History & Discovery Center
‘Pollinators’ Showcases Original Works by Tropical Botanic Artists ISLAMORADA, FL – Keys History & Discovery Center announces a new arts-meets-nature exhibit now on display through Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. ‘Pollinators’ includes original works of art emphasizing the variety and variability of creatures that pollinate South…
Keys History & Discovery Center Closing on Weekends
Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Due to staffing limitations caused by COVID-19, the Keys History & Discovery Center will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays for the foreseeable future. Days of operation are Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For those planning…
Keys History & Discovery Center Closed on July 3 and 4
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the Keys History & Discovery Center will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. Normal days of operation are Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For those planning a visit, safety features are in place…
Keys History & Discovery Center Continues Virtual Programs
Schedule Modifications Due to Reopening As the Keys History & Discovery Center resumes normal operations, virtual programs continue with a modified schedule. Curator Brad Bertelli will go live on Facebook twice a week at 10 a.m. with Museum Virtual Visits on Tuesdays with a specific…
Keys History & Discovery Center Welcoming Back Guests
Resuming Regular Operating Hours on Wednesday, June 17 The Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation is pleased to announce the Keys History & Discovery Center will reopen to the public Wednesday, June 17, with controlled capacity and safety features in place. The Discovery Center has…
Keys History & Discovery Center Membership Drive’s Final Weeks
Join or Refer to Earn Chance to Win Exclusive Key West Excursion During the final weeks of the Keys History & Discovery Center’s Spring Membership Drive participate and enjoy an active membership as soon as the doors reopen in mid-June. By joining before June 20,…
Keys History & Discovery Center Presents Online Lecture
Topic Covers Native American Settlement in the Keys Keys History & Discovery Center has added a new virtual lecture, The Stock Island Site in Context: An Intriguing Native American Settlement Near Key West, on Wednesday, June 10, 6 p.m., with Ryan Harke, archaeologist and Ph.D. candidate…