Archive of: Exhibitions

Open ONLINE: To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, we explore the role played by Scotland’s fishing communities during the Second World War.

Dive into the mythical world of the mermaid and other fantastical sea creatures.

The early days of natural history research, as conducted by Charles Darwin on his voyage to South America.

Now open ONLINE: We look to the future to explore what the seas, and the fishing industry, will be like 50 years from now.

As part of a series of events and exhibitions designed to celebrate the Museum’s anniversary year we are holding an exhibition of the Museum’s development over the last 50 years

With this exhibition we travel through time to discover the history that lies hidden all around us and in the earth beneath our feet.

The latest exhibition in the Merchant’s Room is an evocation of the East Neuk by Yolande Kenny. With pen and watercolour, Yolande With pen and watercolour, Yolande celebrates both the museum’s 50th anniversary and everyday life in the East Neuk.

Exhibition of the extensive restoration work our historic flagship Reaper

To celebrate the museum’s 50th anniversary, we focus on the last 50 years of the fishing industry charting the changes to the fleets, the harbours, the livelihoods and the lives of those who work to put fish on our tables.

Exhibition of winning and selected entries to our annual competition on the theme “International”.