Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
Opening for the season June 1, 2021 with new & exciting exhibits, presentations and activities.
Visit our new exhibit “Bluenose 100th Celebrating Canada’s Queen of the North Atlantic” in honour of the 100th Anniversary of the original Bluenose.
Enjoy a guided tour of this and many other wonderful exhibits or view at your own leisure.
Boat Shop
The New Boat Shop just a short walk along the scenic Lunenburg working waterfront is included in your museum pass, so be sure to allow lots of time when you visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic!
1st floor - if your timing is just right you may get to see our resident boat builder Lisa at work. 2nd floor - view the Jenson exhibit, look through the second floor viewing window into the big boat shed where both Bluenose were built by local boat builders.
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic
The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic provides the ultimate waterfront experience, in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While at the Museum, you experience life in a fishing community and discover, up close, life at sea.
Explore our living fish exhibit and wharf-side vessels. Make your way to the Ice House Theatre, where films are shown throughout the day. Browse at your leisure or take a guided tour. Come rain or shine, relax and enjoy! The entire family will enjoy their entertaining visit with us!
Please note
Our touch tank has closed for the season.
Be social
Salt Store Gift Shop
While at the Museum or just shopping around town, be sure to check out the Gift Shop where you will find an array of current fashion and giftware for the entire family. Salt Store Gift Shop.
Hours
Opening June 1, 2021
Daily 10 am – 5 pm
Admissions
| Family (2 adults and their children ages 6 – 17) | $28.00 |
| Adults (age 18+) | $16.00 |
| Seniors (age 60+) | $11.50 |
| Students (post secondary with card) | $8.00 |
| Youth (ages 6-17) | $3.50 |
| Children (5 and under) | Free |
Contact
P.O. Box 1363
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia,
Canada
B0J 2C0
Telephone: 902-634-4794
Toll Free 1-866-579-4909
Fax: 902-634-8990
fma@novascotia.ca
Unlimited Visits
Come for an hour or stay for the day. The choice is yours with a Nova Scotia Museum Annual Pass.