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

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09/24/2025

✨📚 A Special Book Launch on the Peninsula! 📚✨

We’re excited to share that Luanne Langdon is launching her new children’s book Ten Thousand Lights — a story inspired by the magic of the Port de Grave Boat Lighting!

📅 Thursday, September 25
🕐 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 Canon Richards Tearoom, Bareneed, Port de Grave Peninsula

Join us for a cozy afternoon of:
📖 Book reading
✍️ Signing session
☕ Refreshments

This is a wonderful chance to celebrate a local author and a story that captures the wonder of our harbour aglow with ten thousand lights.

Bring the family, pick up a signed copy, and share in the spirit of community and tradition that makes the Boat Lighting so special.



Canon Richards Tearoom
Tell Me a Story
Port de Grave Peninsula Heritage Society

⚓️ Celebrating the Bay Run! ⚓️ Our community’s fishing history is worth celebrating, and we’re thrilled to see even more...
09/04/2025

⚓️ Celebrating the Bay Run! ⚓️

Our community’s fishing history is worth celebrating, and we’re thrilled to see even more companies partnering with the Hibbs Hole Fishermen’s Museum. These partnerships ensure that our stories — from the harvesters that sustained families to those who built the boats — are never forgotten.

Today, we celebrate the Bay Run for partnering with us and helping to carry our heritage forward.

This museum belongs to us all. If your business would like to partner with the museum, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we’re protecting the legacy of Hibbs Hole for generations to come. ⚓

To partner contact:
Ross Petten 709.683.3218
Ivan Lear 709.683.6421

⚓🌊 Thank You Bay Navigator ⚓🌊 We are proud to recognize the Bay Navigator for partnering with the Hibbs Hole Fishermen’...
09/01/2025

⚓🌊 Thank You Bay Navigator ⚓🌊

We are proud to recognize the Bay Navigator for partnering with the Hibbs Hole Fishermen’s Museum. Support like this plays an important role in preserving the complete history of our fishery — from the harvesters that sustained our community to the craftsmanship of boatbuilding that carried it forward.

Partnerships such as this ensure our heritage is not only remembered but shared with future generations.

If you or your business would like to partner with the museum, please contact us — together we can safeguard the legacy of Hibbs Hole. ⚓️🌊

To partner contact:
Ross Petten 709.683.3218
Ivan Lear 709.683.6421

🌊 ⚓️ Thank You Conception Run ⚓️ 🌊 Our fishery has always been the heart of our community — from hardworking enterprises...
08/29/2025

🌊 ⚓️ Thank You Conception Run ⚓️ 🌊

Our fishery has always been the heart of our community — from hardworking enterprises to skilled boatbuilders. Recently, several companies have partnered with the Hibbs Hole Fishermen’s Museum to ensure that story continues to be told.

We’re grateful to the Conception Run for joining us as a partner in celebrating and protecting our shared heritage.

This museum belongs to the whole community. If you or your business would like to partner with us, please reach out — together we’re preserving our history for generations to come. ⚓🌊

To partner contact:
Ross Petten 709.683.3218
Ivan Lear 709.683.6421

⚓ Continuing to Preserve Our Legacy ⚓Over the past few weeks, we’ve proudly recognized local fishing enterprises who hav...
08/26/2025

⚓ Continuing to Preserve Our Legacy ⚓

Over the past few weeks, we’ve proudly recognized local fishing enterprises who have partnered with the Hibbs Hole Fishermen’s Museum. Their support has been vital in helping us protect and share our community’s fishing heritage.

As with any historic building, the museum requires ongoing care. Right now, we are working toward important upgrades, including electrical improvements and other maintenance, to keep the museum safe and welcoming for all who visit.

If you or your business would like to partner with us, we warmly invite you to reach out.

Together, we can ensure the legacy of the fishery in our community continues to be preserved for generations to come. 🌊⚓️

To partner contact:
Ross Petten 709.683.3218
Ivan Lear 709.683.6421

⚓ Partnership Spotlight: Newfoundland Clipper ⚓We’ve been inspired by the number of fishing enterprises stepping up to p...
08/26/2025

⚓ Partnership Spotlight: Newfoundland Clipper ⚓

We’ve been inspired by the number of fishing enterprises stepping up to partner with the Hibbs Hole Fishermen’s Museum. These partnerships keep our doors open, our displays strong, and our history alive.

Today, we shine a spotlight on the Newfoundland Clipper for joining as a partner in preserving the legacy of Hibbs Hole.

We welcome other fishing businesses to get involved. If you’d like to partner with the museum, please reach out — together, we can keep our heritage alive. 🌊

To partner contact:
Ross Petten 709.683.3218
Ivan Lear 709.683.6421

🌊 Grateful for R & C Enterprises Ltd. 🌊In recent weeks, local businesses have come forward to support the Hibbs Hole Fis...
08/23/2025

🌊 Grateful for R & C Enterprises Ltd. 🌊

In recent weeks, local businesses have come forward to support the Hibbs Hole Fishermen’s Museum.

Their generosity helps us tell the story of every part of our fishery — from the docks and wharves to harvesters and boats.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to R & C Enterprises for partnering with us in this important work.

This museum belongs to everyone. If you or your business would like to partner with us, please reach out and join the effort to protect our heritage. ⚓

To partner contact:
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

Website

https://www.patreon.com/PDGFishermensMuseum

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