Fishermen's Museum

Tourism Region: Baccalieu Trail

Consists of three buildings......The Museum contains artifacts photographs,boat models,etc.which depict the life and times of the fishermen of the area. The Porter House is a typical fisherman's home. The Hibbs Hole Schoolhouse is a restored one-room school.

About the Collections

Artifacts,tools,fishing equipment etc. pertaining to the life and work of the fishermen.Photographs depicting various aspects of outport life. Models of boats used in the inshore fishery down through the years.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 2500

Archives

Photographs

Decorative Arts

Furniture or Furnishings

Human History

Agriculture • Fisheries • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Local History

Services & Activities

Research Services

Archival Records • Conservation or Restoration • Genealogical Research

Educational Programs

Classes or Workshops • Demonstrations • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)

Visitor Services

Guided Tours : English • Accessible by Public Transportation • Information Centre or Desk • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Washrooms • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Signs : Washrooms : Wheelchair access

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 8

Activities: upgrading exhibits
maintenance of museum
Guided tours during off-season

Food Services

Other: The Copper Kettle Coffee shop nearby.

Local Tourism Links

Local Attractions

Featured Images

Map

Location

Address:	Hibbs Hole Port-de-Grave, Newfoundland and Labrador AOA 3J0 See Map
Telephone:	(709)786-3900