Salmon Museum

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Atlantic Salmon Museum

Riverside View

The Atlantic Salmon Museum (Miramichi Salmon Museum) is located on the banks of the Main South West Miramichi River in the Village of Doaktown. The site tells the story of the Atlantic salmon and the people that know this king of sport fish. The Museum, through its many interpretive displays, shows the life and history of the Atlantic Salmon.

The River Room

Available for booking!

Our 'River Room' is available for weddings, family reunions, business meetings and other functions. Full catering is available, from coffee and donuts to full-course salmon and fiddlehead dinners. The River Room seats 90 comfortably and we can accommodate meetings for up to 144. The view of the river is a key element to make your occasion a memorable one.

View from the River Room

Please join us in our virtual world of the Atlantic Salmon. We will answer all your questions and I am sure that you will want to visit us on the Miramichi River so that you can really experience the true Miramichi River. The museum houses a very extensive collection of artifacts that pertain to the fishery. The sport of fly fishing is a long and colourful, and has held the the attention of many people.

Largest salmon caught & released in North America

Click here to view a YOUTUBE video about this beauty.

View from the River Room

Mission Statement
To preserve and promote the cultural and economic value of the Atlantic Salmon resource to the Miramichi River and New Brunswick. We also emphasize the importance of conservation so this valuable resource can be preserved for future generations.

The Atlantic Salmon Museum
263 Main Street
Doaktown, New Brunswick E9C 1A9

Phone: (506) 365-7787 / Fax: (506) 365-7359

Executive Director: Linda Gaston

mailto:museum@nbnet.nb.ca

2009 Hours of Operation:
June 8th - 27th (Mon. - Sat. 9 - 5)
June 29th - Aug.30th (Mon. - Sat. 9 - 5 & Sun. 1 - 4:30)
Aug.31st - Oct. 16th (Mon. - Sat. 9 - 5)
November - March (By Appointment for Rentals)