Activities at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic

Deck Theresa E. ConnorWherever you go at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, the sounds of laughter and voices fill the air. Try your hand and experience the thrill of a successful model schooner launch! Living lobsters are the basis of our "Lobster Talk", with a "hands-on" approach. Throughout the day you can learn to tie knots and splices, knit fishermen's mittens, mend a fishing net and talk about dory fishing with retired fishermen. The cod, once the King of the North Atlantic, is also the focus of an informative talk. Join Museum staff as they explore the history of the original Bluenose, as well as a study of scallops and the scallop fishery - and a host of other subjects. For School Programs, go HERE.

Daily Talks and Activities:

Time

Activity

Location
10:00 Lobster Lore Aquarium
10:30 Model Schooner Launch Under red canopy on wharf 
10:45 The Theresa E. Connor Yarn Aboard Theresa E. Connor
11:00 Bluenose Saga 2nd Floor, Bluenose Exhibit
11:30 * Trawl Rigging and Rope work Aboard Theresa E. Connor
11:30* Net Mending Aboard Cape Sable
11:30 1 hour guided tour
12:45 Lobster Lore Aquarium
1:45 1 hour guided tour
2:00 - 2:30* Rope Splicing and Knots Aboard Theresa E. Connor
2:30 The Cape Sable Yarn Aboard Cape Sable
2:45 1 hour guided tour
3:00 A Whale of a Tale Whaling & Whales exhibit
3:30 The Scoop on Scallops Scallop Shucking House, end of wharf (no shucking)
3:30 Model Schooner Launch Under red canopy on wharf 
4:00 1 hour guided tour

* Weather Permitting

Additional Activities:

Fish IconSunday is Sticker Day at the Museum - Kids - pick up a sticker booklet by the Aquarium and collect stickers from different Exhibit areas..

Fish IconTues/Wed/Thurs - sails on Theresa E. Connor are raised, depending upon rain and breeze.

Talks, Demonstrations and Activities may vary from the above schedule, particularly when school programmes are taking place during May, June, September and October.

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