Climb aboard to see how the herring, the mainstay of the Scottish fishing industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries, were caught and brought to shore..
Come below decks to visit the cabin, galley and engine room, and the fish-hold exhibition where we tell the story of the industry and the part the Reaper played.
Meet the volunteer crew and hear how they sail the Reaper today
Open selected Thursdays and Saturdays - check the Scottish Fisheries Museum website and social media for details.
Join our Assistant Curator to explore our collection up close! Get hands-on with museum objects and have a go at some of the activities our curators do to care for and record them.
All materials provided. ASN-Friendly and open to all ages.
Please contact Jen Gordon on 01333 310628 or jen@scotfishmuseum.org for more information.
Join us for a brilliantly bonkers museum trail, part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums and Simon & Schuster Children’s Books. The trail celebrates the release of the latest book in the Grimwood series: Party Animals, written and illustrated by Nadia Shireen. Spot as many animals as you can find, complete puzzles and build a barmy bird’s nest from objects you can spot in the museum! Complete the trail and get a free Grimwood sticker. There is also a competition to enter!
Please contact Julia Branch on 01333 310628 or julia@scotfishmuseum.org for more information.
This summer holiday we’re taking part in Art Fund’s Kids Aloud campaign - when noisy kids are allowed to be loud! Join us every Thursday in August from 10am-3pm for our Kids Aloud timeslot, when children can be energetic and noisy whilst exploring our galleries. We’ll have a special Art Detective Trail around the galleries, our art cart will be out with fun activities and games and don’t forget our hands-on Kipper the Cat activities in the galleries. There’s no need to book, just turn up and have some noisy fun!
Please contact Julia Branch on 01333 310628 or julia@scotfishmuseum.org for more information.
This summer we are launching ‘Kipper’s Summer Club’. Come to our summer activities and help support the Museum by joining the club for only £5 per child. You’ll receive your own Club Member Card to collect stamps for each activity you participate in. Collect enough stamps and get a special prize and a badge!
Benefits include:
Read our Terms and Conditions here. Buy your Kipper Club Membership today from the Museum Shop.
Please contact Julia Branch on 01333 310628 or julia@scotfishmuseum.org for more information.
Have some fun at the Museum this summer at our weekly activities and events. Events vary from crafts, storytelling to a little bit of science. Our Art Cart will be in the Zulu Gallery all summer with crafts and games to enhance your visit.
Live locally? Why not join Kipper’s Summer Club and support the Museum while collecting stamps towards a special prize! Find out more here.
Join our friendly cat Kipper for some stories and songs with a salty twist fortnightly on Monday afternoons every fortnight. Enjoy a story or two and sing some songs for all ages.
A powerful photo-led exhibition featuring 12 individuals from across Scotland, “Pride in the Seas” depicts the challenges, pride and responsibility felt by those working in Scotland’s fishing industry.
Fife-based artist, Cally Nurse transforms washed up seaweed by combining it with copper and beach finds, both man-made and natural.