A close-up view looking into the bow of a traditional wooden fishing dory with yellow-painted interior boards and green trim. The boat is packed with historic fishing gear, including a red-and-white wooden trawl tub, bundled canvas sails tied with rope, wooden oars rested along the sides, and red marker buoys.
A smiling couple walks hand-in-hand along a wooden boardwalk, flanked by a large ship named "Cape Sable" on one side and vibrant red buildings on the other

Museum Opening

Event
Celebrate the start of another exciting season at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. Explore interactive exhibits, discover Lunenburg’s rich fishing heritage, and enjoy a day on the waterfront surrounded by history. This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with the stories, vessels, and people that shaped Nova Scotia’s coastal communities. Ideal for families, history lovers, and first-time visitors alike.

Location

Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg

Date

Saturday 23 May 2026 from 9:30am to 5pm

Pricing

Regular admission rates apply.