List of museums in Quebec facts for kids

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Quebec is a big province in Canada, and it has tons of cool places to visit! This list will tell you about some of the best museums in Quebec. Museums are special places where people collect and take care of interesting objects. These objects can be about art, science, history, or different cultures. They help us learn about the past and the world around us.

You can find all sorts of museums here, from places that show off old trains to centers where you can learn about whales! Get ready to explore some amazing spots.

See also List of museums in Montreal for museums in the Montreal area.
See also List of museums in Quebec City for museums in Quebec City.

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Step Back in Time

A.C. Davie Shipyard National Historic Site in Lévis: See an old shipyard, a homestead house, and learn about how ships were built long ago.
Argenteuil Regional Museum in Saint-André-d'Argenteuil: Discover local history inside the old Carillon Barracks.
Banc de Pêche de Paspébiac in Paspébiac: Explore 11 buildings that show what the fishing industry was like and how it shaped the area.
Battle of Restigouche National Historic Site in Pointe-à-la-Croix: Learn about a naval battle from 1760 and see artifacts from that time.
Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic Site in Howick: Visit the actual site of the 1812 Battle of the Châteauguay and see exhibits about it.
Blockhaus de la rivière-Lacolle in Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix: Check out a restored military blockhouse from 1871.
Brome County Museum in Brome Lake: This museum has a main building with old homes and businesses, a courthouse, military displays, and even an old schoolhouse!
Carillon Canal National Historic Site in Saint-André-d'Argenteuil: Learn about the canal and its history at the old toll collector's house.
Centre d'histoire et d'archéologie de la Métabetchouane in Desbiens: See a rebuilt fur trading post, local history, and ancient artifacts.
Centre d'interprétation de l'histoire de Port-Cartier in Port-Cartier: Discover the local history of this town.
Centre d'Interprétation de la Côte-de-Beaupré in Château-Richer: Enjoy local history and art exhibits.
Centre d'interprétation du Patrimoine de Notre-Dame-des-Monts in Notre-Dame-des-Monts: Learn about local history, nature, culture, and even cheese-making.
Centre d'interprétation du patrimoine de Plaisance in Plaisance: Explore the history of this local area.
Centre d'interprétation Les Acadiens à Saint-Grégoire in Bécancour: Learn about the lives of the people who built the windmill here.
Centre historique des Sœurs du Bon Conseil in Chicoutimi: See artifacts and learn about the history of the Sœurs du Bon Conseil convent.
Colby-Curtis Museum in Stanstead: Step into a historic home with old furniture and learn about local history.
Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site in Coteau-du-Lac: Discover river travel, canals, and a military blockhouse.
Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière in Sainte-Croix: Visit a historic estate with beautiful gardens, art, and rooms furnished from the 1920s.
Domaine seigneurial Sainte-Anne in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade: See three centuries of history in this old manor house.
Eaton Corner Museum in Cookshire-Eaton: Learn about the history of this community.
École de Rang Campbell in Sainte-Sabine: Experience what a one-room schoolhouse was like.
École de Rang II d'Authier in Authier: Visit a historic schoolhouse.
Église orthodoxe russe S^t-Georges de Rouyn-Noranda in Rouyn-Noranda: This historic Russian Orthodox church tells the story of Eastern European immigrants.
Forges du Saint-Maurice in Trois-Rivières: Explore an old iron forge and the community that grew around it.
Fort Chambly National Historic Site in Delson: Discover a historic French and British fort and learn about New France.
Fort Lennox National Historic Site in Île aux Noix: See a rebuilt fort from the 1820s.
Fort Ingall in Cabano: Explore a rebuilt 19th-century fort.
Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site in Duhamel-Ouest: See the remains of a 17th-century trading post and learn about New France and the Algonquin.
Garage de la culture in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton: Learn about the local history of this charming village.
Gaspesian British Heritage Village in New Richmond: Walk through a village with buildings showing British settlers from the 1760s to the early 1900s.
Heritage Kinnear's Mills in Kinnear's Mills: Discover the local history of this area.
Irish Memorial National Historic Site in Grosse Isle: This site tells the story of Irish immigrants who came to Canada to escape the Great Irish Famine.
Kempffer Cultural Interpretation Centre in New Carlisle: Learn about local history.
Kempt Road Interpretation Centre in Matapédia: Explore local history.
La Corne Nursing Station in La Corne: See an old outpost nursing station.
Lévis Forts National Historic Site in Lévis: Visit a British fort from the mid-19th century with interesting exhibits.
Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic Site in Compton: See the childhood home of former Prime Minister Louis Saint-Laurent and his father's general store.
Mackenzie King Estate in Chelsea: Explore the beautiful estate of Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, with old cottages, exhibits, and gardens.
Magasin général historique authentique 1928 in Percé: Step into a general store from 1928, complete with old merchandise.
Magasin général Le Brun in Maskinongé: See three general stores from different times: 1803, 1827, and 1915.
Maison Alphonse-Desjardins in Lévis: Visit the Victorian home of banker Alphonse Desjardins and learn about the first cooperative group in North America.
Maison Bélisle in Terrebonne: Enjoy art and history exhibits.
Maison Bourgoin in Price: Discover local history, culture, and art.
Maison Chapais in Saint-Denis-de-la-Bouteillerie: Explore a 19th-century Victorian house.
Maison de la culture de Dudswell in Dudswell: See art exhibits, including 68 wooden sculptures showing rural life from the early 1900s.
Maison de la culture Roland-Jomphe in Havre-Saint-Pierre: Learn about local history.
Maison de la culture et du patrimoine in Saint-Eustache: See an exhibit about the Lower Canada Rebellion.
Maison de nos Aïeux in Île d'Orléans: Learn about local history with displays of old rooms.
Maison Drouin in Île d'Orléans: Visit an 18th-century house.
Maison Dumulon in Rouyn-Noranda: Explore an early 20th-century general store from a mining town.
Maison Dupont in Saint-Narcisse: See a late 19th-century "Québécoise" home.
Maison du Frère-Moffet in Ville-Marie: Visit the 1881 home of the town's founder.
Maison Girardin in Lac-Beauport: This historic house features local history and art.
Maison Lamontagne in Rimouski: Explore an 18th-century house.
Maison de la culture Lenoblet-du-Plessis in Contrecœur: A historic house with local history exhibits, important during the Rebellions of 1837.
Maison LePailleur in Châteauguay: This 1792 house has art and local history exhibits.
Maison Louis-Bertrand in L'Isle-Verte: Visit a 19th-century house.
Maison Louis-Hippolyte-Lafontaine in Boucherville: See the childhood home of Prime Minister Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine with art, photography, and local history.
Maison natale de Louis-Fréchette in Lévis: Visit the 19th-century home of author Louis-Honoré Fréchette.
Maison nationale des Patriotes in Saint-Denis-sur-Richelieu: Take a guided tour of an 1830s home and learn about the Rebellions of 1837.
Maison Rocheleau in Trois-Rivières: This 1740 house has been restored to show what it was like in the New France era.
Maison Rosalie-Cadron in Lavaltrie: Explore an early 19th-century house.
Maison sir Étienne-Paschal-Taché in Montmagny: Learn about the life and mid-19th-century home of Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché, a Father of Confederation.
Maison Trestler in Vaudreuil-Dorion: A historic house that also serves as an art gallery.
Manoir Boucher de Niverville in Trois-Rivières: This 1730 manor house has exhibits on local history.
Manoir Le Boutillier in Gaspé: Visit the mid-19th-century home of political figure John Le Boutillier.
Manoir Mauvide-Genest in Saint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'Orléans: An 18th-century home that explains the seigneurial system of New France.
Manoir Papineau National Historic Site in Montebello: Explore the manor home of leader Louis-Joseph Papineau, with furnishings from 1850 to 1929.
Manoir seigneurial Fraser in Rivière-du-Loup: This 1830 manor home belonged to the city's founder and has family furnishings and an art gallery.
Musée de Guérin in Guérin: Learn about local and rural history, farming, and religious life.
Musée de la petite maison blanche in Chicoutimi: See a 1900 house that amazingly survived the Saguenay Flood of 1996.
Musée de la poste et Boutique de forge / Parc Héritage in Saint-Marc-de-Figuery: Features a 1930s postmaster's office and a blacksmith shop.
Musée des communications et d'histoire de Sutton in Sutton: Discover local history, culture, and how communication has changed over time.
Musée du Témiscouata in Notre-Dame-du-Lac: Explore local history and art.
Musée la Maison Horace-Bouffard in Matane: Visit a traditional country home from the turn of the century.
Musée Laurier in Victoriaville: Includes the Maison Wilfrid-Laurier, the summer home of former Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier, and an art and history center.
Musée Missisquoi in Stanbridge East: Learn about county history, see an old general store, farm machines, carriages, and sleighs.
Parc du Bourg de Pabos Interpretation Centre in Pabos Mills: See ancient remains of First Nations and early settlers, a restored 18th-century fisherman's hut, and learn about British attacks.
Parc historique de la Pointe-du-Moulin in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot: Explore an 18th-century windmill, the miller's house, and learn about rural life in New France.
Poste de Traite Chauvin in Tadoussac: A recreated 1600 fur trading post with exhibits about early history, trading, and whale hunting.
Presbytère Saint-Nicolas in Saint-Nicolas: Features art and local history exhibits.
Richmond County Historical Society Museum in Richmond: Visit a late 19th-century historic house.
Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds Historic Site in Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds: Learn about local history and take tours of historic sites.
Seigneurie des Aulnaies in Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies: A 19th-century mansion with a working flour mill, gardens, and history of the seigneurial system of New France.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier National Historic Site in Saint-Lin-Laurentides: Visit the mid-19th-century birthplace home of Canadian Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier.
Site de la Nouvelle-France in Saint-Félix-d'Otis: Experience four reenactments of 17th-century Quebec City.
Site de Pêche Déry in Pont-Rouge: Learn about local history, including Quebec's first toll bridge and salmon fishing.
Site historique de l'Île-des-Moulins in Terrebonne: An outdoor site with 19th-century buildings like a seigneury office, bakery, flour mill, and saw mill.
Site historique Domaine Breen in Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues: An early 20th-century house with local history and mining exhibits.
Site historique des Pères Trappistes in Sainte-Justine: See historic buildings and learn about the Trappist monks who founded the community.
Société d'histoire et du patrimoine de la région de La Sarre in La Sarre: Discover the local history of the La Sarre region.
Société d'histoire de Sherbrooke in Sherbrooke: Learn about the local history of Sherbrooke.
Symmes Inn Museum in Gatineau: Explore local history inside an early 19th-century inn.
Tithing Interpretation Centre in Sainte-Flavie: A 19th-century barn with displays on local history, farming, and fossils like trilobites and dinosaur remains.
Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre in Sherbrooke: Learn about local history and art.
Vieux presbytère de Batiscan in Pointe-du-Lac: Visit a mid-19th-century parish priest's home.
Village historique de Val-Jalbert in Val-Jalbert: Explore a 1920s paper mill town.
Vieux Presbytère de Deschambault in Deschambault-Grondines: A historic rectory with local history and art exhibits.
Village Québécois d'Antan in Drummondville: A recreated Quebec village from the mid-19th and early 20th centuries.
Whiteley Museum in Bonne Espérance: Discover local history and culture.

Military Adventures

Bay Chaleur Military Museum in New Richmond: Learn about the contributions of people from Gaspesia in 20th-century wars.
Musée du 12 RBC in Trois-Rivières: Explore the history of the 12^e Régiment blindé du Canada (a Canadian armored regiment).
Musée canadien de l'Arme et du Bronze in Granby: Focuses on firearms, bronze sculptures, coins, and stamps.
Musée du Fort Saint-Jean in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: Learn about the history of a 17th-century French fort and the Royal Military College.
Musée du Régiment de la Chaudière in Lévis: Discover the history of the Le Régiment de la Chaudière during World War II.

Amazing Animals and Ecosystems

Beluga Interpretation Centre in Sacré-Cœur: Located in Saguenay National Park, this center teaches you about beluga whales that feed here in summer.
Biophare in Sorel-Tracy: Learn about the amazing ecosystem and wildlife of the Lac Saint-Pierre Biosphere Reserve.
Cap de Bon-Désir Interpretation and Observation Centre in Les Bergeronnes: Discover marine life in the Saint Lawrence River and how ships navigate it. It's part of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park.
CIBRO Centre d’interprétation des battures et de réhabilitation des oiseaux in Saint-Fulgence: A bird rehabilitation center and a place to learn about migratory birds and local wetlands.
CIMM Centre d'interprétation des mammifères marins in Tadoussac: Learn all about whales and other marine mammals.
Centre des migrations in Montmagny: Discover the incredible migration of Canada snow geese.
Centre de la Biodiversité du Québec in Bécancour: See live animals, learn about Quebec's biological species, and how to live sustainably.
Exploramer in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts: An aquarium and marine science center where you can learn about ocean life.
Forillon National Park in Gaspé: The visitor center has exhibits about the park's nature and human history.
Maison de l'eau in Sherbrooke: A nature center with small live animals, focusing on the ecology of the river and park.
Maison des dunes Interpretation Centre in Tadoussac: Learn about the sand dunes, birds, and wildlife of Saguenay National Park.
Marine Environment Discovery Centre in Les Escoumins: Discover marine life in the Saint Lawrence River estuary, part of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park.
Miguasha National Park in Nouvelle: An important fossil site with fossil fish and plants.
Mine Crystal in Bonsecours: Explore a quartz crystal mine and see exhibits of minerals.
Mingan Island Cetacean Study in Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan: Learn about marine mammals in the St. Lawrence River and the research done here.
Musée de la Faune in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc: See wildlife dioramas.
Musée de la nature in Sainte-Rose-du-Nord: Learn about nature.
Musée des Coquillages in Saint-Tite-des-Caps: See a collection of seashells from all over the world.
Musée du squelette in Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!: Learn about skeletons and bones (osteology).
Musée du Fjord in Saguenay: Discover maritime history, and the natural and cultural history of the Saguenay Fjord.
Parc national de l'île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé in Percé: The discovery center has exhibits about the park's huge bird colony, marine life, and geology.
Pavillon de la Faune in Stratford: See wildlife dioramas and live animals.
Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation Centre in Pointe-Noire: Learn about marine life in the Saint Lawrence River estuary, part of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park.
Saguenay Fjord Interpretation Centre in Rivière-Éternité: Learn about the geology and natural history of the fjord.
Saint Lawrence Exploration Centre in Rivière-du-Loup: Discover the ecosystem, animals, and plants of the Saint Lawrence River.
Sherbrooke Nature and Science Museum in Sherbrooke: See animal and bird displays, fossils, rocks, minerals, and archaeology exhibits.

Space and Technology Wonders

ASTER, la Station scientifique du Bas-Saint-Laurent in Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!: Visit a public observatory and learn about astronomy.
ASTROLab du parc national du Mont-Mégantic in Notre-Dame-des-Bois: Learn about astronomy, geology, biology, and ecology.
Centrale de la Rivière-des-Prairies in Laval: Learn how water creates electricity and about the Rivière des Prairies generating station.
Centre d'interprétation de l'eau in Laval: Also known as C.I.EAU, this center teaches about water purification and why clean water is important.
Centre d'interprétation des energies renouvelables in Richelieu: Learn about renewable energy and living in a way that helps the planet.
Cité de l'Énergie in Shawinigan: Explore exhibits on electricity, pulp and paper, aluminum, and electrochemistry.
Cosmodome (Laval) in Laval: Dive into the world of space and science.
Électrium in Sainte-Julie: Learn all about electricity.
Musée Edison du Phonographe in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré: See a collection of historic phonograph machines.
Musée Jeux Vidéo et VFX in Sherbrooke: Discover the history of video games and special effects used in movies.
Odyssée des Bâtisseurs in Alma: Learn about hydroelectricity, industrial development, and the importance of water in the region.

Earth's Secrets: Rocks and Fossils

Fossilarium in Notre-Dame-du-Nord: See amazing sea fossils from the Ordovician-Silurian period.
Maison de Lime Ridge in Dudswell: Learn about geology, limestone, and local mining history.
Musée minéralogique de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Malartic: Explore rocks, minerals, and fossils.
Musée minéralogique et d'histoire minière in Asbestos: See rocks, minerals, and learn about the history of the Jeffrey asbestos mine.
Musée Minéralogique et Minier de Thetford Mines in Thetford Mines: Discover the geology, minerals, and mining history of the region.

Creative Spaces

Albert Gilles Museum in Château-Richer: See beautiful copper art by Albert Gilles in his boutique, workshop, and museum.
Art-image et espace Odyssée in Gatineau: Enjoy contemporary art at the Maison de la culture de Gatineau.
Carrefour culturel Paul-Médéric in Baie-Saint-Paul: A visual and cultural arts center with a gallery.
Centre culturel Marie-Fitzbach in Saint-Georges: A cultural center with an art gallery, local history, and exhibits on local business leaders.
Centre culturel Yvonne L. Bombardier in Valcourt: This center hosts visual art and literary exhibitions.
Centre d'art de Kamouraska in Kamouraska: See various art exhibits.
Centre d’art Diane-Dufresne in Repentigny: An art center with exhibitions.
Centre d'art Rotary in La Sarre: An art center with a gallery.
Centre d'exposition l'Imagier in Gatineau: A contemporary art gallery and sculpture park.
Centre d’exposition de Rouyn-Noranda in Rouyn-Noranda: An art center.
Centre d’exposition de Val-David in Val-David: An art exhibition center.
Centre d’exposition Leo-Ayotte in Shawinigan: Part of Culture Shawinigan, featuring art.
Centre d’exposition Raymond-Lasnier in Trois-Rivières: An art center.
Château Logue in Maniwaki: Besides forestry, it also has changing art exhibits.
Galerie d'art du Centre culturel in Sherbrooke: A contemporary art gallery at the Université de Sherbrooke.
Galerie d'art du Parc in Trois-Rivières: Located in the Manoir de Tonnancour, featuring art.
Galerie Montcalm in Gatineau: A contemporary art gallery.
Galerie Renée-Blain in Brossard: An art gallery.
Maison Antoine-Lacombe in Saint-Charles-Borromée: An 1847 house with art exhibits and a sculpture garden.
Maison des Arts Drummondville in Drummondville: Includes the Galerie d’art Desjardins.
Maison des arts de Laval in Laval: A performing arts center with an exhibit gallery.
Maison Ozias-Leduc in Mont-Saint-Hilaire: Includes the home and birthplace of painter Ozias Leduc.
Maison Paul-Emile Borduas in Mont-Saint-Hilaire: Features regional art exhibits in the home of painter Paul-Émile Borduas.
Maison Rodolphe Duguay in Nicolet: Displays works by artist Rodolphe Duguay and changing art exhibits.
Maison du Granit in Lac-Drolet: A granite workshop and sculptures.
Manoir seigneurial Fraser in Rivière-du-Loup: This 1830 manor home has an art gallery.
Musée Chafaud in Percé: Features local art.
Musée d'art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul in Baie-Saint-Paul: Focuses on contemporary art.
Musée d'art contemporain des Laurentides in Saint-Jérôme: Displays contemporary art.
Musée d'art de Joliette in Joliette: An art museum.
Musée des beaux-arts de Mont-Saint-Hilaire in Mont-Saint-Hilaire: Focuses on Quebec regional art.
Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke in Sherbrooke: Highlights artists from the Eastern Townships.
Musée du bronze d'Inverness in Inverness: An economuseum of a bronze workshop and gallery.
Musée international d'art naïf de Magog in Magog: Features naive art.
Musée Pierre-Boucher in Trois-Rivières: Part of the Séminaire Saint-Joseph de Trois-Rivières, with religious and decorative arts.
Musée Populaire de la Photographie in Drummondville: Explores photography and equipment.
Musée Zénon Alary in Sainte-Adèle: See animal sculptures by Zénon Alary.
Pulperie de Chicoutimie in Chicoutimi: Besides local history, it also has art exhibits, including works by primitive artist Arthur Villeneuve.
Plein sud in Longueuil: A center for contemporary art exhibitions.
Reford Gardens in Grand-Métis: Botanical gardens with botanical art exhibits.
Vieux Presbytère de Deschambault in Deschambault-Grondines: This historic rectory also hosts art exhibits.

First Nations Heritage

Abitibiwinni in Pikogan: Learn about the history and culture of the Abitibiwinni First Nation.
Centre d'Interprétation du site archéologique Droulers/Tsiionhiakwatha in Saint-Anicet: See a reconstructed St. Lawrence Iroquois village and archaeological site.
Daniel Weetaluktuk Memorial Museum and Cultural Transmission Centre in Inukjuak: Learn about the culture and language of the Nunavik Inuit.
Gespeg Micmac Interpretation Site in Fontenelle: Discover the heritage and culture of the Micmac.
Maison amérindienne in Mont-Saint-Hilaire: Explore First Nations culture and contemporary art.
Mokotakan in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc: An outdoor tour of buildings from the 10 First Nations of Quebec and the Inuit.
Musée amérindien de Mashteuiatsh in Mashteuiatsh: Learn about First Nations culture.
Musée amérindien et inuit de Godbout in Godbout: Features art and culture.
Musée des Abénakis in Odanak: Discover the history, culture, and art of the Western Abenaki people.
Musée de la Neufve-France in Sainte-Flavie: Located in the Vieux Moulin (Old Mill), it features New France and First Nations artifacts.
Musée Huron-wendake in Wendake: Learn about the history and culture of the Iroquois and Algonquin.
ONHOÜA CHETEK8E in Wendake: An authentic recreation of a Wyandot village.
Pointe-du-Buisson Archaeological Park in Melocheville: An archaeological site with exhibits of 5000 years of Amerindian artifacts.

Cool Industries and Trades

Boréalis in Trois-Rivières: Opened in 2010, this museum has exhibits on the pulp and paper industry.
Cité de l'Or in Val-d'Or: Take a gold mining tour and see a 1930s mining company house.
Centre d'interprétation de l'agriculture et de la ruralité in Métabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix: Learn about agriculture and rural life.
Centre d'interprétation de l'ardoise in Richmond: An economuseum about slate working in the area.
Centre d'interprétation de la forestrie in La Sarre: Learn about a lumberjack's life and logging camps from the 1930s.
Centre d'interprétation de la traite des fourrures in La Tuque: Explore a fur trading post and the fur industry.
Centre d’interprétation du cuivre de Murchochville in Murdochville: Learn about copper mining.
Chantier de Gédéon in Laverlochère-Angliers: A reconstructed logging camp from the 1930s.
Chutes Coulonge in Fort-Coulonge: Outdoor exhibits and a visitor center in the park, focusing on forestry.
Épopée de Capelton in North Hatley: Go on an underground copper mine tour.
Granite Expo & Museum of Stanstead in Stanstead: An economuseum about the granite industry, also with a model train collection.
Moulin à carder Grouleau in East Broughton: See a working wool carding mill.
Moulin à laine d'Ulverton in Ulverton: Learn about the textile industry at this woolen mill.
Moulin Bernier in Courcelles-Saint-Évariste: Learn about the history of this historic flour and saw mill, local history, and maple syrup.
Moulin de La Chevrotière in Deschambault-Grondines: A historic mill with exhibits on local history.
Moulin de la Rémy in Baie-Saint-Paul: A restored early 19th-century flour mill.
Moulin des pionniers in La Doré: A historic sawmill, ancestral home, small farm, and log driving camp.
Moulin La Lorraine in Lac-Etchemin: A historic flour mill and art center.
Moulin Légaré in Saint-Eustache: An 18th-century flour mill.
Moulin Michel de Gentilly in Bécancour: A historic flour mill.
Moulin seigneurial de Pointe-du-Lac in Pointe-du-Lac: A historic flour mill and saw mill.
Moulins de L’Isle-aux-Coudres in L'Isle-aux-Coudres: An economuseum of a historic windmill and water-powered sawmill.
Moulin du Petit-Pré in Château-Richer: A late 17th-century water-powered flour mill.
Musée du Bûcheron in Grandes-Piles: A replica of a logging camp from 1850 to 1950 with over 20 buildings.
Musée minier Horne in Rouyn-Noranda: Learn about copper mining.
Musée québécois de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation in La Pocatière: Learn about local history, agriculture, and transportation.
Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand Bombardier in Valcourt: See snowmobiles and learn about the life and work of Joseph Armand Bombardier.
Parc historique de la Poudrière de Windsor in Windsor: A former powder mill with many buildings.
Parc maritime de Saint-Laurent in Île d'Orléans: Explore a historic shipyard.
Site historique de Pointe-à-la-Renommée in Gaspé: A lighthouse with exhibits about lighthouse keepers and North America's first maritime radio station.
Tomcod Interpretation Centre in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade: Learn about tomcod fishing.

Sweet Treats and More!

Économusée de la brasserie in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts: An economuseum about beer making.
Érablière du Lac-Beauport in Lac-Beauport: An economuseum about maple syrup, with maple and wildlife displays.
Miellerie Lune de Miel in Stoke: An economuseum about beekeeping and honey.
Musée du chocolat in Bromont: Learn about chocolate, next to Confiserie Bromont.
Musée du fromage cheddar in Saint-Prime: Discover how cheddar cheese is made and see a historical recreation of a 20th-century cheesemaker's home.

Other Cool Museums

Canadian Children's Museum in Gatineau: Located inside the Canadian Museum of History, it's a fun place for kids!
Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau: Learn about Canada's history, culture, and heritage, including First Nations.
Canadian Postal Museum in Gatineau: Also inside the Canadian Museum of History, this museum shows Canada's postal heritage and stamps.
Canadian Railway Museum in Delson: Also known as Exporail, it has railway equipment and a heritage railroad.
Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse in Gaspé: You can take tours of this lighthouse in the summer.
Cascapedia River Museum in Cascapédia–Saint-Jules: Learn about salmon fly fishing.
Christmas Chateau in Rivière-du-Loup: See all sorts of Christmas displays.
Centre d'interprétation de la guêpe in Laverlochère-Angliers: See a collection of wasp nests and learn how they are built.
Centre et circuit Félix-Leclerc in La Tuque: Learn about the life of singer-songwriter Félix Leclerc and local history.
Centre National d’exposition CNE in Jonquière: Features contemporary art, science, and history exhibits.
Église-Musée Saint-Venant-de-Paquette in Saint-Venant-de-Paquette: Learn about the history of this church, its architecture, and artifacts.
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Présentation in Shawinigan: Take tours of this church with panels painted by Ozias Leduc.
Espace Félix-Leclerc in Île d'Orléans: Learn about the work of singer and poet Félix Leclerc.
Espace Pierre-Debain in Gatineau: Features contemporary craft and visual art.
Horse-drawn Carriage Museum in Colombourg: See a collection of horse-drawn carriages.
Maison d'école du rang Cinq Chicots in Saint-Christophe-d'Arthabaska: A one-room schoolhouse with changing art and culture exhibits.
Maison Louis-Cyr in Saint-Jean-de-Matha: Learn about the life of Canadian strongman Louis Cyr.
Musée de l'Accordéon in Montmagny: See an accordion collection in the 1800 Manoir Couillard-Dupuis.
Musée de l'auto ancienne de Richmond in Richmond: Open in summer, this museum has antique automobiles.
Musée de la culture populaire du Québec in Trois-Rivières: Learn about Quebec's history, culture, art, and folk art.
Musée de la Défense aérienne in Bagotville: Learn about the history of military aviation, including CFB Bagotville.
Musée de la femme in Longueuil: Focuses on women's issues, contributions in Quebec, civil rights, and art.
Musée de la Gare in Témiscaming: Learn about railway and local history in a 1927 train station.
Musée de la Gaspésie in Gaspé: Explore Gaspesian history, culture, nature, and art.
Musée de la grange octogonale Adolphe-Gagnon in Saint-Fabien: An 1888 octagonal barn with old farming tools.
Musée de la Mer in Havre-Aubert (Îles-de-la-Madeleine): Features ship models, fishing history, maritime artifacts, shells, and island history.
Musée des Filles de Jesus in Trois-Rivières: Learn about the work of the Daughters of Jesus in education and healthcare, and see a historic chapel.
Musée des ondes Emile Berliner in Montréal: Discover music recording history in the historic Berliner Gramophone Building.
Musée des phares in La Martre: The La Martre Lighthouse has exhibits about lighthouses and their importance.
Musée des Religions du Monde in Nicolet: Learn about religious practices and beliefs from Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
Museum of the Sisters of the Holy Rosary in Rimouski: Learn about the history and artifacts of the convent.
Musée des Ursulines de Trois-Rivières in Trois-Rivières: Discover the history of the Ursuline monastery, school, and hospital, and see religious artifacts.
Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent in Rivière-du-Loup: Features contemporary art and ethnology.
Musée du golf du Québec in Granby: Learn about the history of golf in Quebec.
Musée du Haut-Richelieu in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: Explore local history and decorative arts pottery.
Musée Frederick Janssoone in Trois-Rivières: Learn about the life of Franciscan missionary Father Frédéric Janssoone.
Musée Gilles Villeneuve in Berthierville: Dedicated to the famous Formula One race car driver Gilles Villeneuve.
Musée Honoré-Mercier in Sainte-Anne-de-Sabrevois: Visit the birthplace home of Honoré Mercier, the 9th Premier of Quebec.
Musée Joseph-Filion in Sainte-Thérèse: Learn about local history.
Musée les Voitures d'eau in L'Isle-aux-Coudres: Learn about seafarers and sail craft on the St. Lawrence River.
Musée Louis-Hémon in Péribonka: Features works of author Louis Hémon and other Quebec literature.
Musée maritime de Charlevoix in Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive: A former shipyard with schooners and maritime history.
Musée Marius-Barbeau in Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce: Features local history, decorative arts, and art exhibits.
Musée pour enfants de Laval in Laval: A museum especially for children!
Musée régional de Kamouraska in Kamouraska: Learn about local history, see old rooms, and antiques.
Musée régional de la Côte-Nord in Sept-Îles: Features art, local history, archaeology, nature, and First Nations artifacts.
Musée régional de Rimouski in Rimouski: Features contemporary art, history, and science.
Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges in Vaudreuil-Dorion: Explore local history, culture, and folk art.
Musée Saint-Laurent in Trois-Pistoles: See vintage and classic cars, farm machinery, and antiques.
Musée sur l'enseignement in Saint-Pierre-de-Broughton: A one-room schoolhouse where you can learn about education history.
Matamajaw Historical Site in Causapscal: A historic salmon fishing club.
Petit Musée du Chapeau in Saint-Valentin: See hats and tools for making them.
Petites Franciscaines de Marie Museum in Baie-Saint-Paul: Learn about the history of this religious group and its founder.
Phare du Cap de Madeleine in Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine: A lighthouse with exhibits about local history and a 1920s paper mill.
Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père in Rimouski: Learn about the sunken ocean liner RMS Empress of Ireland, the submarine HMCS Onondaga (S73), and the Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse.
Site Mary Travers dite "La Bolduc" in Newport: Learn about the life and work of author-composer-singer Mary Travers (La Bolduc).
T.E. Draper in Laverlochère-Angliers: A tugboat museum ship used in the logging industry.
Tugboat Pythonga in Maniwaki: See a tugboat used to tow timber in the Baskatong reservoir.
Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières in Trois-Rivières: Experience what a prison was like in the 1960s-70s.
Vintage Wings of Canada in Gatineau: Explore the early history of powered flight and see classic aircraft.

Museums That Are No Longer Open

Aux couleurs de la campagne, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Centre national des naufrages du Saint-Laurent, Baie-Trinité
Fort de la Martiniere, Lévis
Jardin des glaciers, Baie-Comeau
Musée Bon-Pasteur, closed in 2014
Musée de bateaux miniatures et légendes du Bas-Saint-Laurent, Rivière-du-Loup, closed in 2014
Musée du Domaine, Pohénégamook
Musée Normantique, Saint-Alexandre, closed and contents auctioned in 2015
Parc de l'aventure basque en Amérique, Trois-Pistoles
Quebec Wax Museum (Musée de Cire), closed in 2007, figures now at the Musée de la civilisation