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Museum · Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Museum in red sheds on Lunenburg harbour about fishing in the North Atlantic, with an aquarium, boat workshops and vessels moored for visits.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic occupies the old red sheds of a fishing company on Lunenburg harbour. It is part of Nova Scotia’s museum network and tells the story of North Atlantic fishing, from salted cod to the large schooners.
Exhibitions cover the offshore fishing banks, the boats and techniques, and the lives of fishermen and their families. There is an aquarium with local fish, a workshop where wooden boats are built and repaired, and a room about the schooner Bluenose, built in Lunenburg in 1921 and a racing champion.
Boats are moored at the museum quay and can usually be visited inside in the summer. The museum operates in the summer and fall season; check months and the current schedule before you go.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One and a half to two hours.
Best time
May to October, when the museum and boats are open.
How to get there
On Bluenose Drive, on the harbourfront of Lunenburg, a few minutes’ walk from the historic centre.
Tip
Ask at reception about the day’s demonstrations, such as salted fish preparation or boatbuilding.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Is the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic open year-round?
It usually opens from May to October. Check the dates for the specific year.
What can you see at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic?
Exhibitions about fishing in the North Atlantic, an aquarium, a boat workshop and vessels moored at the wharf.
Does the museum cover the schooner Bluenose?
Yes, there is a room about the schooner built in Lunenburg in 1921.