Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Facility · Florida ·
Managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- 7 ft
- Elevation
Explore the different ecosystems, creatures, history, and conservation efforts of the Florida Keys at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. Featuring more than 6,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, learn how to be a part of the solution to protect paradise. The center is located on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West. Admission is always free (and so is parking), so be sure to stop by for a visit!
This visitor center provides a range of accessibility features for every visitor to enjoy the exhibits. The center is a KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Facility. The videos within the exhibits are open-captioned and narrated, and the exhibit text is available in several languages, such as English, Spanish, German, French, and Haitian Creole. Visit our website to learn more information specifically about wheelchair mobility, service animals, sight and hearing impaired assistance, and sensory friendly assistance.
This visitor center provides a range of accessibility features for every visitor to enjoy the exhibits. The center is a KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Facility. The videos within the exhibits are open-captioned and narrated, and the exhibit text is available in several languages, such as English, Spanish, German, French, and Haitian Creole. Visit our website to learn more information specifically about wheelchair mobility, service animals, sight and hearing impaired assistance, and sensory friendly assistance.
Getting there
Eco-Discovery Center is located a short walk from the Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and 10 miles west of the Naval Air Station Key West.
Arriving from the north:
Take US 1 South
Turn right on North Roosevelt Boulevard
Continue on Roosevelt; it will turn into Truman Avenue
Take a right on Whitehead Street
Take a left on Southard Street
Go straight until you see the Center on the right
24.55075, -81.80658 · 24°33'2.7"N 81°48'23.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 75°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 75 | 77 | 79 | 83 | 86 | 88 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 85 | 81 | 77 |
| Low °F | 63 | 64 | 67 | 71 | 74 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 77 | 75 | 70 | 66 |
| Precip in | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 8.2 | 6.0 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Free
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
- Can you reserve a site at Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center?
- No. Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
- Florida Keys Wilderness 28.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (305) 809-4750
- Email FKEDC@noaa.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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