Boston from the Harbor, Massachusetts, United States, American Geography

Honoring the Past. Inspiring the Future.

The Boston Fisheries Museum celebrates 400 years of fishing heritage and the people who built this city from the sea.

Explore our story

Digital Archives

Boston’s Fishing Story Lives Here

Donate

Boston’s

Working Waterfront.

The Boston Fisheries Museum preserves the living history of one of America’s oldest industries. From wooden schooners to modern seafood innovation, our story begins at the Boston Fish Pier—the heart of New England’s maritime heritage.

Get Involved

Sign up for our mailing list and be the first to know about all the great events and ways you can support The Boston Fisheries Museum.

Past

Native fishing traditions, schooners, and cod trade.

Present

Boston as a seafood innovation hub.

Future

Sustainability, research, and youth engagement.