Friday, July 17, 2015

Visit to Maritime Gloucester Museum Offers Upside Surprise




While Gloucester is well known for its fishing heritage and its classic sculpture in the Fisherman's Memorial, we recently had the pleasure of holding a MOP Board Meeting at the Maritime Gloucester Museum.

It is an interesting spot with touch tanks to see fish and aquatic habitats. We were glad to see some oysters among the crabs, rays and other fish.



There also were interactive exhibits including a model rope walk.




They also have a workshop to repair wooden boats, a space for children's classes such as making a remote operated underwater vehicle, and boats. Those boats include pilot dinghies for rowing and two sailboats.
A pilot dinghy rowing team gets set to head out for an evening on the water as the Schooner Ardelle hoists sail.

Perhaps most impressive is the restored fishing sloop that can accommodate up to 90 people for events.



It was once used for cod fishing and has a fascinating story as related to us by a helpful and knowledgable museum employee.


Our helpful guide fills in Boardmember Julie Viola on the ship's history and restoration.

On the Sloop's Deck
Looking towards the bow.
There even is a salty exhibit space below with diving bells and other cool stuff.  If you are looking for a good day trip with the kids, Gloucester is well worth the visit. And there are many restaurants serving fresh (fresh =good) seafood!


3 comments:

  1. Stepping into the Maritime Gloucester Museum is like stepping back in time. The museum's exhibits chronicle Gloucester's evolution from a bustling fishing port to a hub of maritime commerce and innovation. Visitors can explore artifacts from the fishing industry, model ships that once sailed the Atlantic, and displays that highlight Gloucester's role in maritime trade and exploration.
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  3. Week ago I visited the Maritime Gloucester Museum and have to tell you – it was much better than I expected. The major attractions were very interactive and got to know a lot about the region’s history. The best part was great that several of the stations were multiple media integrated environments that made it even more enjoyable. I did not even expect to encounter such interesting exhibits let alone an exhibit containing an assortment of nautical interest. Strikingly and unexpectedly I encountered a vest owned by a member of a hells angels vest club thus, adding an extra surprise to the content of the museum. Those people who are interested in the theme of marine-logistics should definitely turn their attention to this place.

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