Q. How long does it take to tour the Museum?

A. We can guarantee that we can entertain and delight you for whatever length of time you have available for a visit! Visitors have been known to zoom through the site in half-an-hour, while others have spent many hours, returning for days, to soak up the atmosphere.

Q. What is there to see and do at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic?

A. There is always lots to see and do at the Museum, with activities and exhibits tailored to every age group and many interests. The Museum is housed in a complex of buildings which date to the turn of the 20th century. Indoor exhibits include an extensive aquarium, three floors of exhibits, a theatre, the Parks Canada Age of Sail gallery, the fish demonstration room, the Hall of Inshore Fisheries and a working boat building shop. The site also features two deep-sea fishing vessels, the schooner Theresa E. Connor and the steel-hulled side trawler Cape Sable.

The summer season is packed full of daily activities and there are special events throughout the year.

Q. How do we find the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic?

A. The Museum is located at 68 Bluenose Drive on the waterfront in historic Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. If you are traveling on Highway 103,

take Exit 11 and follow the key, which is the symbol for heritage sites in Nova Scotia. Our bright red buildings make us hard to miss and there is a large parking lot at the front entrance. See Getting Here.

Q. Do you provide guided tours of the Museum?

A. Yes, a programme of guided tours is a new value-added feature. One hour guided tours for the general public are available in the summer. VIP Express Tours have been developed for Motor Coach visitors; these tours are offered in 30 and 45 minute sessions. Self-guided tours are encouraged, as the Museum is fully staffed with talented Heritage Interpreters and retired fishermen.

Q. Is the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic open year-round?

A. Yes. From November to the end of April, the available exhibits are limited to the aquarium, the second and third floors. Special programmes of activities are also offered, including features during the traditional March break of Nova Scotian schools.

Q. Are there restaurant facilities available?

A. There is a licensed, air-conditioned restaurant on the second floor of the Museum. The Old Fish Factory Restaurant has the best view of the harbour and offers a wide variety on the menu. There is also a canteen, on the first floor, called The Mug Up. Both facilities are seasonal and we recommend that you check the website for The Old Fish Factory Restaurant for open hours and information.

Q. What other on-site research facilities are available, in addition to the Library and Archives of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic?

A. The South Shore Genealogical Society is an important part of the services offered to the public at the Museum. Their office is open year-round, with the exception of the month of December. Please check their website for additional information. The South Shore Genealogical Society is located on the third floor of the Fisheries Museum.

Q. Where is the vessel Bluenose II?

A. Although Lunenburg is the homeport for Bluenose II, the vessel does have an extensive sailing schedule throughout the area. Please check our Bluenose II page for up-to-date information.

Q. What is the Lunenburg Marine Museum Society?

A. The Lunenburg Marine Museum Society, through the Board of Directors, is a volunteer group that operates the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and the schooner Bluenose II for the Province of Nova Scotia.

Established in 1972, members of this locally-based, non-profit society represent a wide range of marine and business experience. Their dedicated service to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and Bluenose II is well matched with their knowledge of vessel maintenance, engineering, fabrication, retail and accounting. Many members have long-standing family roots in aspects of our maritime heritage.

Q. How can I find out more information about the town of Lunenburg?

A. Two of the best places to start include the website (Town of Lunenburg ) for the Town of Lunenburg and the toll-free number for the Lunenburg Board of Trade -1.888.615.8305

Q. Where can I find tourism information about Lunenburg and the South Shore area of Nova Scotia?
A. Have a look at the South Shore Tourism Association web site.



	Q. How long does it take to tour the Museum? A. We can guarantee that we can entertain and delight you for whatever length of time you have available for a visit! Visitors have been known to zoom through the site in half-an-hour, while others have spent many hours, returning for days, to soak up the atmosphere. Q. What is there to see and do at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic? A. There is always lots to see and do at the Museum, with activities and exhibits tailored to every age group and many interests. The Museum is housed in a complex of buildings which date to the turn of the 20th century. Indoor exhibits include an extensive aquarium, three floors of exhibits, a theatre, the Parks Canada Age of Sail gallery, the fish demonstration room, the Hall of Inshore Fisheries and a working boat building shop. The site also features two deep-sea fishing vessels, the schooner Theresa E. Connor and the steel-hulled side trawler Cape Sable. The summer season is packed full of daily activities and there are special events throughout the year. Q. How do we find the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic? A. The Museum is located at 68 Bluenose Drive on the waterfront in historic Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. If you are traveling on Highway 103, take Exit 11 and follow the key, which is the symbol for heritage sites in Nova Scotia. Our bright red buildings make us hard to miss and there is a large parking lot at the front entrance. See Getting Here. Q. Do you provide guided tours of the Museum? A. Yes, a programme of guided tours is a new value-added feature. One hour guided tours for the general public are available in the summer. VIP Express Tours have been developed for Motor Coach visitors; these tours are offered in 30 and 45 minute sessions. Self-guided tours are encouraged, as the Museum is fully staffed with talented Heritage Interpreters and retired fishermen. Q. Is the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic open year-round? A. Yes. From November to the end of April, the available exhibits are limited to the aquarium, the second and third floors. Special programmes of activities are also offered, including features during the traditional March break of Nova Scotian schools. Q. Are there restaurant facilities available? A. There is a licensed, air-conditioned restaurant on the second floor of the Museum. The Old Fish Factory Restaurant has the best view of the harbour and offers a wide variety on the menu. There is also a canteen, on the first floor, called The Mug Up. Both facilities are seasonal and we recommend that you check the website for The Old Fish Factory Restaurant for open hours and information. Q. What other on-site research facilities are available, in addition to the Library and Archives of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic? A. The South Shore Genealogical Society is an important part of the services offered to the public at the Museum. Their office is open year-round, with the exception of the month of December. Please check their website for additional information. The South Shore Genealogical Society is located on the third floor of the Fisheries Museum. Q. Where is the vessel Bluenose II? A. Although Lunenburg is the homeport for Bluenose II, the vessel does have an extensive sailing schedule throughout the area. Please check our Bluenose II page for up-to-date information. Q. What is the Lunenburg Marine Museum Society? A. The Lunenburg Marine Museum Society, through the Board of Directors, is a volunteer group that operates the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and the schooner Bluenose II for the Province of Nova Scotia. Established in 1972, members of this locally-based, non-profit society represent a wide range of marine and business experience. Their dedicated service to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and Bluenose II is well matched with their knowledge of vessel maintenance, engineering, fabrication, retail and accounting. Many members have long-standing family roots in aspects of our maritime heritage. Q. How can I find out more information about the town of Lunenburg? A. Two of the best places to start include the website (Town of Lunenburg ) for the Town of Lunenburg and the toll-free number for the Lunenburg Board of Trade -1.888.615.8305 Q. Where can I find tourism information about Lunenburg and the South Shore area of Nova Scotia? A. Have a look at the South Shore Tourism Association web site.
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