From Louis Cyr's Courage to Bombardier's Ingenuity: 7 Fascinating Museums to Visit in Quebec
One cannot fully feel a sense of belonging to Quebec, whether one was born here or elsewhere, without knowing its history, from its origins to the present day. And to discover it, there is nothing like visiting a museum.
The Louis-Cyr House
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Recognized as the world's strongest man, Louis Cyr lived in an imposing house in Saint-Jean-de-Matha, which has become a museum in his name. A permanent exhibition retraces his lifestyle, his career, and his exploits.
Admission prices (taxes included): $15 for adults, $10 for teens (13-17 years old), $6.50 for children (6-12 years old).
The Plains of Abraham Museum
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An exhibition, a projection and interactive games bring to life the Battle of the Plains (1759) in Quebec, which led to the British Conquest, signifying the end of New France. Uniforms, maps and models.
Admission: $13.75 for adults, $11.50 for ages 13-17, $4.75 for ages 5-12.
The Canadian Museum of History
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Located in Gatineau on traditional Algonquin territory, the museum tells arguably the most comprehensive version of Canadian history, from the presence of Indigenous peoples to the current political system. It features many images and artifacts.
Admission: $24 per adult, $19 per student (13-17 years old), $17 per child (2-12 years old).
The Abenaki Museum
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In Odanak, east of Sorel-Tracy, the museum, located in the village's former Catholic school, describes the history of this French-allied nation. A boutique offers jewelry, Indigenous items, and books.
Admission: $12 per adult, $10 per student (18-24 years old), $6 per child (6-17 years old).
The McCord Stewart Museum
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Already a century old, the museum in Montreal houses the exhibition Indigenous Voices of Today , highlighting the knowledge, traumas and resilience of First Nations. Also worth seeing: the exhibition Africa Fashion , contemporary version.
Online tickets: $20 per adult, $15 per student. Free for children 17 and under.
The Children's Museum
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In this fun museum in Laval, children can play at being grown-ups in a fire station, a grocery store, or a construction site. Around twenty professions are simulated in environments specially designed for them.
From 18 months to 8 years. Admission price (taxes included): $28 per child, $12 per adult (16 years and older).
The J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity
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Aptly named, the museum located in Valcourt showcases the creativity of the inventor of the snowmobile. A multimedia show in his original garage. A collection of snow vehicles. A studio of ideas. A flight simulator.
Rates: $15 per adult, $13 per child aged 6 to 13, per student or senior, $40 per family.
LE Journal de Montreal
