Archive of: Exhibitions Featured

An exhibition exploring the hidden stories, memories and impacts of the Second World War on the coast of Fife and beyond.

As part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022, we unveil a new version of our Scottish Whaling Gallery, enriched with a bespoke installation of exquisite textile art, inviting visitors to make a deeper and more imaginative connection with the subject matter.

El Niño and Abundance in a Peruvian Fishing Community

The history, uses, creativity and traditions held within fisherman’s ganseys and incorporating SHOAL, an artwork created by knitters from across Scotland and beyond.

A study in photography and film into the social world of Hull’s fishing community by Simon Sharp

The role the sea plays in emotional, mental and physical well-being.

An online exhibition of knitted herring inspired by the unique knitting heritage of coastal fishing communities of Scotland.

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

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.

Centring around the Tea Race of 1866, this exhibition will explore the 19th century Tea Trade and its impact on everyday life, both at sea and on shore.