Fishing & Surroundings Ethnographic Museum

In the Po Delta, fishing represents not only a work activity but also a way of life and a culture.
Through the visit, you will be able to take a multimedia journey through images into the world of fishing, among the lagoons, sea and fishing valleys of the Porto Tolle area.

The Porto Tolle Fisheries Museum is located in the province of Rovigo, Veneto, and is housed within the former fishermen's hospice, a landmark historic building and important reference point for the local fishing community, representing a testament to the seafaring tradition and life of fishermen in the Po Delta area.

The exhibit offers an extensive collection concerning traditional fishing, showing the different techniques used over the centuries.
One can admire fishing nets, boats, oars, dinghies, fish processing tools, work tools, and historical fishing equipment.

The Museum also organizes events, temporary exhibitions and educational activities to engage the public and promote knowledge of local traditions related to fishing in the local area.
In the Po Delta, in fact, fishing represents not only a work activity but also a way of life and a culture. Thanks to the visit, it will be possible to take a multi-sensory journey to learn about this world, among fishing valleys, lagoons and the sea of the Porto Tolle territory.