Port de Grave Fishermen's Museum

Port de Grave Fishermen's Museum Our mission is to preserve the heritage of our peninsula and tell the story of its people's history.

The Port de Grave Fishermen's Museum is a sprawling, three-building museum complex nestled in the cliffs of Hibb's Hole, Port de Grave, Newfoundland & Labrador. In 1966 artist George Noseworthy and his wife, Margaret, visited Newfoundland for a vacation from the Bronx, New York and, upon falling in love with the scenery and people, decided to settle permanently in the fishing community of Hibb’s H

ole (now Hibb’s Cove) on the edge of the Port de Grave Peninsula. The Fishermen's Museum originally began in 1969 when Noseworthy started a small collection of artifacts from the area and needed a place to store them. With the help of a group of residents who saw the need to preserve and promote the local fishing heritage that was so rapidly changing, the whole community came together to build what is now the museum's main building. A few years after the museum's founding, it acquired and restored the nearby Porter House. An adjacent one-room schoolhouse, leased from the Anglican church that George Noseworthy had for some time used as an art school for local children, including Newfoundland artist Gary Kennedy, has also been restored. Though George Noseworthy passed away suddenly on September 14th, 1985, at the age of 56, we continue the work he began at the museum by offering tours of the collection he brought together and the museum he built to educate anyone willing to learn of our history.

“The island of Newfoundland, being well out into the Atlantic Ocean, is equal to placing an object on a mirror under a lamp. The surface of the sea acts as the mirror which causes an underlight or backlight. An incident of blue from sea and sky is quite prominent on most objects in this environment. Add to this, wind, energy and tidal energy and the result is an effect on all objects which makes the island and environment quite unique.”
- George Noseworthy, 1978

08/26/2026

⚓️ ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO VISIT! ⚓️

The 2026 season is quickly coming to a close at the Port de Grave Fishermen’s Museum, with Saturday, August 29 marking our final day of the season.

If you haven’t stopped by yet, you have just 4 days left to come visit, explore our exhibits, and discover the fishing heritage and stories of Port de Grave.

As we prepare to close for another season, we want to say a sincere THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this year such a success — our wonderful students, visitors, supporters and volunteers.

Whether you visited the museum, attended an event, shared our posts, made a donation, supported one of our projects or simply helped spread the word, you were part of our season and we appreciate it.

⚓ Last day: Saturday, August 29

Come see us before the doors close for 2026!

Thank you for another great season at the Port de Grave Fishermen’s Museum. 🌊⚓

⚓ Thank You Newfoundland Clipper ⚓The Port de Grave Fishermen’s Museum is proud to once again recognize V.P. Enterprises...
08/24/2026

⚓ Thank You Newfoundland Clipper ⚓

The Port de Grave Fishermen’s Museum is proud to once again recognize V.P. Enterprises Ltd. and the M.V. Newfoundland Clipper for their continued support of our museum.

As a returning Museum Partner, their support helps us preserve and share the photographs, artifacts, stories, and traditions that tell the story of our fishing community and the generations who have made their living from the sea.

Support from our local fishing enterprises is especially meaningful. These businesses and vessels are part of the continuing story of the fishery we work to preserve, connecting the history displayed inside our museum with the industry that remains such an important part of Port de Grave today.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, volunteers, and everyone who visits the museum, thank you to V.P. Enterprises Ltd. and the M.V. Newfoundland Clipper for once again partnering with us and helping keep our fishing heritage alive. ⚓🌊

Would you or your business like to help preserve our fishing heritage? We welcome new Museum Partners and would be pleased to hear from you.

📞 Ross Petten – 709-683-3218
📞 Ivan Lear – 709-683-6421

⚓ Thank You Bay Navigator ⚓The Port de Grave Fishermen’s Museum is proud to once again recognize CB Navigator Inc. and t...
08/21/2026

⚓ Thank You Bay Navigator ⚓

The Port de Grave Fishermen’s Museum is proud to once again recognize CB Navigator Inc. and the Bay Navigator for their continued support of our museum.

As a returning Museum Partner, their support helps us preserve and share the photographs, artifacts, stories, and traditions that reflect generations of life and work in our fishing community.

We are fortunate to have fishing enterprises that understand the importance of keeping our heritage alive and continue to support the museum in doing just that.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, volunteers, and everyone who visits the museum, thank you to CB Navigator Inc. and the Bay Navigator for once again partnering with us and helping preserve the story of Port de Grave for future generations. ⚓🌊

Would you or your business like to help preserve our fishing heritage? We welcome new Museum Partners and would be pleased to hear from you.

📞 Ross Petten – 709-683-3218
📞 Ivan Lear – 709-683-6421

⚓ Thank You Ocean Navigator ⚓The Port de Grave Fishermen’s Museum is proud to once again recognize Batten’s Enterprises ...
08/18/2026

⚓ Thank You Ocean Navigator ⚓

The Port de Grave Fishermen’s Museum is proud to once again recognize Batten’s Enterprises Ltd. and the Ocean Navigator for their continued support of our museum.

As a returning Museum Partner, their support helps us preserve and share the photographs, artifacts, stories, and traditions that tell the story of generations who have made their living from the sea.

We are grateful to have local fishing enterprises that recognize the importance of preserving our heritage and continue to stand behind the work of the museum.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, volunteers, and everyone who visits the museum, thank you to Batten’s Enterprises Ltd. and the Ocean Navigator for once again partnering with us and helping keep our history alive. ⚓🌊

Would you or your business like to help preserve our fishing heritage? We welcome new Museum Partners and would be pleased to hear from you.

📞 Ross Petten – 709-683-3218
📞 Ivan Lear – 709-683-6421

☕🌊 What a morning at the 5th Annual Mug Up in the Cove!This year’s Mug Up looked a little different as the weather moved...
08/15/2026

☕🌊 What a morning at the 5th Annual Mug Up in the Cove!

This year’s Mug Up looked a little different as the weather moved us off the slipway and inside the historic Hibbs Hole Schoolhouse, but it certainly didn’t keep anyone away!

In fact, this was our most attended Mug Up yet, with seven dozen muffins enjoyed throughout the morning! It was wonderful to see the Schoolhouse filled with friends, neighbours and visitors sharing coffee, conversation and plenty of laughs.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and for the generous donations made in support of the Fishermen’s Museum. Your continued support helps us preserve and share the history and heritage of our community.

We were also pleased to welcome Pam Parsons, MHA, Harbour Grace - Port De Grave, who presented the Port de Grave Fishermen's Museum with a Newfoundland and Labrador provincial flag. Thank you, Pam, for joining us and for the special presentation.

A sincere thank you to our event sponsors, Littlejohn's Plumbing, Heating, & Electrical and Fishing Vessel Conception Run, for helping make the 5th Annual Mug Up in the Cove possible.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who came through the doors. It was a great morning of connection, conversation and community, exactly what Mug Up in the Cove is all about.

Where Friends Meet by the Sea. 🌊

See you next year! ☕⚓

08/15/2026

Mug Up In The Cove

Moved into Hibbs Hole Schoolhouse.

We’re here until 11.

08/15/2026

UPDATE: Moved to Hibbs Hole Schoolhouse, across from the Museum. Video in comments.

Great morning in cove for the 5th annual Mug Up In The Cove.

This is a free event, donations in support of the museum accepted.

See you in the cove 8-11 this morning. ☕️ 🌊

🌊☕ WE’LL SEE YOU IN THE COVE!We’ve been keeping a close eye on the forecast, and we’re going with the Cove!There may be ...
08/14/2026

🌊☕ WE’LL SEE YOU IN THE COVE!

We’ve been keeping a close eye on the forecast, and we’re going with the Cove!

There may be a shower or two around, but we’re hoping Mother Nature cooperates and lets us enjoy a Mug Up where it belongs, overlooking beautiful Hibbs Cove.

We’ll continue to keep an eye on conditions, and our indoor rain plan is ready if Mother Nature has other ideas.

So grab a sweater or light jacket and come enjoy a Saturday morning of coffee, tea, fresh muffins and good company by the water.

Where Friends Meet by the Sea. 🌊

See you Saturday morning from 8:00–11:00 AM! ☕🧁



Littlejohn's Plumbing, Heating, & Electrical
Port de Grave Fishermen's Museum
Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society
Port de Grave Annual Boat Lighting & Community News

⚓ Thank You R & C Enterprises Ltd. ⚓The Port de Grave Fishermen’s Museum is pleased to once again recognize R & C Enterp...
08/14/2026

⚓ Thank You R & C Enterprises Ltd. ⚓

The Port de Grave Fishermen’s Museum is pleased to once again recognize R & C Enterprises Ltd. for their generous support of our museum.

Having businesses return year after year as Museum Partners means a great deal to us. Their continued support helps us preserve the photographs, artifacts, stories, and traditions that tell the story of Port de Grave and generations of people who have made their living from the sea.

Preserving our fishing heritage is a community effort, and we are grateful to have R & C Enterprises Ltd. continuing to stand behind that work.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, volunteers, and everyone who visits the museum, thank you for once again partnering with us and helping preserve our history for generations to come. ⚓🌊

Would you or your business like to help preserve our fishing heritage? We welcome new Museum Partners and would be pleased to hear from you.

📞 Ross Petten – 709-683-3218
📞 Ivan Lear – 709-683-6421

Address

Hibb's Cove
Bay Roberts, NL
A0A3J0

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Telephone

+17097882520

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