Where the Salt of the Earth meets the Salt of the Sea
The Northumberland Fisheries Museum and Lighthouse Research & Interpretative Centre in Pictou, Nova Scotia pay tribute to the fisheries industry of the region by preserving the rich sea heritage and culture and helping conserve the vulnerable lobster populations in the Northumberland Strait.
We are committed to bringing awareness to the public as to the heritage and culture of the fishing industry, past and present by collecting, preserving, and displaying artifacts.
The Main Museum contains artifacts depicting the heritage and culture of the fishing industry and boat building. A gift shop is also on this site. The Museum also offers a touch tank where you can get up close with rare lobsters and more!
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The Lighthouse Research & Interpretative Centre is housed in a replica 1905 lighthouse that showcases research material, artifacts, and photographs.
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Take a moment to browse through our on-site gift shop where you just may find the perfect souvenir for yourself or someone special. We have a unique selection of books, t-shirts, postcards, jewelry, mugs, magnets, and much more.
Read moreWharf with a walkway accessible around the facility. Interpretative panels on the wharf provide information about the fishing industry along the Northumberland Strait. Memorial benches located along the wharf, between the panels, a great spot to sit and enjoy the harbour view.
Our touch tank offers visitors the opportunity to experience something that most people do not ever get the chance to experience — rare lobsters! How rare? A white lobster, known as an albino lobster, appears to be the most rare at an estimated 1 in 100 million. Coming in second place with an approximate 1 in 30 million, is the calico lobster with a mix of orange and yellow spots while the estimate of catching a blue lobster is at about 1 in 2 million!
You just never know what we will have in the touch tank for you this year. We invite you to come experience the Museum to find out.
Great place to visit when in town. Great pictures available as well on the outside. Can climb up on the buoy and hit the bell.
Alan Randle
Great interactive displays! Go learn about the hard work and innovation behind the fish on your plate.
Alan Moore
New touch tank installed great facilities upstairs and down including a wheelchair lift with a beautiful back balcony absolutely worth a 20–40 minute stop while your in Pictou to see some of the history of the beautiful area.
A.S.
Brought the kids (8, 9, 12) to the museum. The young man working was enthusiastic, knowledgable and friendly. He answered lots of questions and joked around with the kids while showing us around.
Shannon S.
Lots of great information about fishing and lobsters. A variety of live lobsters.
Elaine
This Swampscott Dory was built by Richard Bennett who generously donated this labour of love to the museum for all to enjoy.
We’re on the Pictou waterfront at 21 Caladh Avenue, with free parking a short walk away.