Museum & Heritage Attraction

Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Celebrated Bluenose historical exhibitRestored historic fishing schoonersLive marine aquariumFascinating fishing industry artifactsWaterfront location in LunenburgEngaging exhibits for all ages

About Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg is a fascinating hands-on museum where visitors can explore the full story of Nova Scotia's fishing industry. Highlights include an outstanding Bluenose exhibit packed with little-known historical facts, restored historic schooners, and working aquarium tanks. It's an attraction where you can easily spend an entire day.

Things to Do

Exploring Bluenose exhibit

Exploring Bluenose exhibit

Touring restored historic schooners

Touring restored historic schooners

Viewing live aquarium displays

Viewing live aquarium displays

Watching fishing craft demonstrations

Watching fishing craft demonstrations

Guided tours

Guided tours

Photography

Photography

Interactive family activities

Interactive family activities