Photo Galleries

The Photographic Legacy of Wedgeport

The museum's vibrant photo gallery offers a powerful visual journey through Wedgeport's incredible history. This extensive collection showcases compelling images from the original International Tuna Cup Match era (1930s-1970s), capturing the drama of massive Bluefin weigh-ins, the presence of international celebrities, and the rugged life of the famed Acadian guides. Adjacent to this historical record, the gallery features equally exciting photos from the modern-day Wedgeport Tuna Tournament & Festival, demonstrating the successful revival of the event and the ongoing passion for sport fishing. Together, these collections provide a stunning side-by-side comparison of tuna fishing then and now, illustrating how this small village has maintained its global identity across the decades.

NOTE: Click on the photo to open the respective collections.

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Film Galleries: Witness the Legacy

Our video galleries offer a powerful "then and now" look at Wedgeport's celebrated fishing legacy.

Relive the excitement of the Golden Age by watching rare vintage footage capturing the spectacle and international celebrity of the original Tuna Cup Matches (1930s-1970s). Then, see the tradition reborn with vibrant modern highlights from the annual Tuna Tournament & Festival. These films provide a vivid, enduring record of the Sport Tuna Fishing Capital of the World.