The 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 story. The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution focused on the Story of Man's Quest to Explore Under the Sea. The majority of the Museum's artifacts have been provided through the generous support of its founders, Drs. Joe and Sally Bauer, who hold one of the largest collection of historic diving equipment and research documents in the world.

Take a selfie with Betsy the Lobster! Then, stroll through our tropical gardens and step into our intimate studios to browse the best in handmade crafts, contemporary artwork, beachwear, home goods and Florida Keys-inspired souvenirs.

What do lobster traps and art have in common? Our Islamorada-based gift shop and gallery has the answer: tropical artwork in repurposed lobster trap frames. When we took an art class in 2002, we had no idea that our hobby would evolve into a full-blown store and website by 2003. Now, our in-person and online visitors are dazzled not only by our signature frames and paintings that line the gallery walls but also by our underwater photographs, apparel designs, gifts, and other brightly-colored items. We can create custom lobster-trap frames for pieces you bring in, and we can even custom-print your photos onto a wide variety of items in less than 15 minutes! Inspired by our travels in the Caribbean and the Florida Keys, our store speaks to art lovers both near and far.

An Art Gallery featuring resident artists Dwayne & Cindy King as well as other local Keys artists. An attached workshop where visitors can watch Dwayne & Cindy create and a tropical hardwood garden with winding pathways adorned with sculptures and surprises.

Located in a historical 1937 Red Cross House we are a Coastal Lifestyle and Marine artwork by local Artist Roberto Pasta Pantaleo. Please stop by and meet the artist. Bring your children in and they will receive a free hand signed poster.

Meditative explorations of water light and ever changing fluid surfaces work as inspiration. My process is drawn from memory, Emotionally driven- absorbing power, energy and the beauty of my subject... Later to be expressed in my studio.