Mount Desert Island boat. Atlantic Fisherman Collection, LB1992.301.265.
Now Open!
New core exhibit
Trace the long lineage of the boats that bring our state’s iconic catch to the table! See how the Maine lobsterboat hull evolved from small rowing and sailing dinghies to the renowned, purpose-built boats that fill Maine’s harbors today. Construction plans, photographs, and model boats illustrate the collaborative, revolutionary relationship between our state’s boatbuilders and lobster fishermen. Plus, look inside several full-size boats, imagine yourself at sea hauling traps, and see the smart design details that have made lobstering more safe and efficient over many decades!
Lead sponsor: Jonesport Shipyard
Grant support from Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust.