44 HARBOUR ST PORT DOVER, ONTARIO. (519) 583-2660
Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
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"if there were an award for the best small-town museum in Canada, this would surely be a candidate It's crammed with artifacts from Great Lakes shipping, and has insightful commentary, plus plenty of hands on displays" - Leslie Papp - Toronto Star
"One of the most interesting and friendly small-town museums in Canada" Harvey Currell -Toronto Sun
The Port Dover Harbour Museum
The Port Dover Harbour Museum is partially housed in an original fisherman's net shanty. This section is dedicated to the history of Port Dover's commercial fishing industry, which continues to be an important part of local life.
Permanent Galleries present exhibits on the days of commercial sail as well as Lake Erie shipwrecks, ship building, Long Point, rum running, and other aspects of lakeside life in this unique community.
Outdoor Attractions include the 1932 fishtug Almidart, a 1912 lake-freighter wheelhouse, and access to the river along our picturesque wooden dock. Since 2002, the museum has been the home to a major collection of artifacts from the 1852 wreck of the Steamer Atlantic near Long Point.
The Port Dover Harbour Museum is partially housed in an original fisherman's net shanty. This section is dedicated to the history of Port Dover's commercial fishing industry, which continues to be an important part of local life.
Permanent Galleries present exhibits on the days of commercial sail as well as Lake Erie shipwrecks, ship building, Long Point, rum running, and other aspects of lakeside life in this unique community.
Outdoor Attractions include the 1932 fishtug Almidart, a 1912 lake-freighter wheelhouse, and access to the river along our picturesque wooden dock. Since 2002, the museum has been the home to a major collection of artifacts from the 1852 wreck of the Steamer Atlantic near Long Point.
10th annual CAPTAIN'S POLAR BEAR LEVEE!
Legendary New Years Day open house and old-time fiddle party. Open acoustic jam session from 1:00 4:00 PM. Bring a food bank donation
Legendary New Years Day open house and old-time fiddle party. Open acoustic jam session from 1:00 4:00 PM. Bring a food bank donation
"A MATTER OF SCALE"
An amazing exhibit of scratch-built ship models from folk art to precise scale recreations of vessels and engines. Runs until April 1, 2012
An amazing exhibit of scratch-built ship models from folk art to precise scale recreations of vessels and engines. Runs until April 1, 2012
MUSEUM HOURS
Monday to Friday 10:00 to 4:30 Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays 12:00 to 4:00 Extended hours in July and August
Monday to Friday 10:00 to 4:30 Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays 12:00 to 4:00 Extended hours in July and August
