Hours
Open daily 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Boat Shop
Our off-site Boat Shop, at 14 Burma Road is open daily from 11 am to 4 pm. If you are interested in renting the space or would like to arrange a viewing, please contact [email protected].
Admissions
| Family (2 adults and their children ages 6 to 17) | $32.00 |
| Adults (age 18+) | $15.00 |
| Seniors (age 60+) | $12.00 |
| Students (College/University) | $9.00 |
| Youth (6 to 17) | $4.00 |
| Children (5 and under) | Free |
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic Season Pass
| Family season pass | $60.00 |
| Adult season pass | $30 |
| Child season pass | $10.00 |
Canada Strong Pass
June 19 to September 7
We are pleased to participate in the Canada Strong Pass this summer. From June 19 to September 7, the following special admission rates apply.
- Free admission for those 17 and under
- 50% discount on admission for those 18 to 24 years old
Nova Scotia Museum Annual Pass
Adult Pass: $46.45 - Applies to individuals 18 years and older.
Family Pass: $91.85 - Applies to 2 adults and their children 17 years and under.
Daily Activities
The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic offers three daily presentations:
- Model Schooner Launch
- Lobster Lore
- Bluenose Saga
These daily activities range from a brief 10-minute fun demonstration to a longer 20 +/- -minute presentation, all a value-added way to ensure an incredible museum experience!
Salt Store Gift Shop
The Salt Store Gift Shop offers an exciting array of items attractive to every shopping desire and budget. Located at the entrance to the Museum, located on the first floor of the oldest building in the Museum complex. Originally built by W. C. Smith and Company Limited in 1899, the structure was used as a salt storehouse for the fishing industry, as well as a warehouse and cooperage.
Accessibility
Although we still have much work to do to be fully accessible, we do offer the following and welcome you to the museum. We will update this page as we make improvements.
- Designated accessible parking spaces
- There is a drop off spot near the entrance to the museum
- Three accessible washrooms
- Gender-neutral washroom in boatshed (1) and museum (4)
- Galleries on the second and third floor are accessible via an elevator
- Spacious exhibits with wide pathways
- Seating available in select locations throughout the facility
- Fire alarms include auditory and visual signals
- Two wheelchairs available for visitor use (first-come, first serve)
- The Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic is proud to be an Aira Access Partner.
Boat Shop
The Boat Shop is approximately a 10min walk from the museum. There is a steep grade at the entrance and visitors using mobility devices or pushing strollers may find this challenging or inaccessible. The museum is working to address this barrier and we will provide an update as changes are made.
We will update this page as we make improvements.