The Sweeney Family had an architect scale down the original Sweeney Fisheries building, and these buildings are picturesquely arranged (along with a scaled down boat) under one roof. But it's what's inside these buildings that is a treat: everything was saved and one can really get the idea of what it was like, and see all kinds of "old" things....
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W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum
112 Water St, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 1L5, Canada
902 742 3457
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Ranked #3 of 3 attractions in Yarmouth
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Step across the threshold and back in time at the W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum. Explore the Sweeney marine heritage through unique exhibits:...
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Step across the threshold and back in time at the W. Laurence Sweeney Fisheries Museum. Explore the Sweeney marine heritage through unique exhibits: a simulation of a traditional fishing wharf, complete with fishing, processing and ship repair sheds, wharf decks and even a coastal freighter.
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This is a superb museum. The exhibits are accessible, tell a story and provide a meaningful learning experience. The staff are knowlegable, helpful and friendly but not intrusive. It should be mandatory for those in charge of other museums to visit here to see how it should be done.
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This is the most amazing museum. It's totally hands-on - you can pick things up, turn them over, really look at them. You can also leaf through a 1946 copy of the Simpson's catalog as well as a couple of Life Magazines. Everything is very well done. It's easy to find in Yarmouth, NS. The entry fee is only $3...
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