List of museums in Quebec

This list of museums in Quebec, Canada contains museums which are defined for this context as institutions (including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses) that collect and care for objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical interest and make their collections or related exhibits available for public viewing. Also included are non-profit art galleries and university art galleries. Museums that exist only in cyberspace (i.e., virtual museums) are not included.

Museums

Name Town/City Region Type Summary
AbitibiwinniPikoganAbitibi-TémiscamingueFirst Nationswebsite, history and culture of the Abitibiwinni First Nation
A.C. Davie Shipyard National Historic SiteLévisChaudière-AppalachesMaritimewebsite, includes shipyard exhibits, homestead house, stable and marine railway, history of Davie Shipbuilding
Albert Gilles MuseumChâteau-RicherCapitale-NationaleArtwebsite, boutique, workshop and museum of copper art by Albert Gilles
Argenteuil Regional MuseumSaint-André-d'ArgenteuilLaurentidesHistorywebsite, local history, located in the Carillon Barracks
Art-image et espace OdysséeGatineauOutaouaisArtwebsite, contemporary art at the Maison de la culture de Gatineau
ASTER, la Station scientifique du Bas-Saint-LaurentSaint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!Bas-Saint-LaurentSciencewebsite, public observatory with an interpretation centre about astronomy
ASTROLab du parc national du Mont-MéganticNotre-Dame-des-BoisEstrieScienceAstronomy, geology, biology and ecology
Banc de Pêche de PaspébiacPaspébiacGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineIndustryFeatures 11 fishing industry buildings to demonstrate occupations, history and impact of the industry
Battle of Restigouche National Historic SitePointe-à-la-CroixGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineMilitaryHistory and artifacts from the site of a 1760 naval battle
Battle of the Châteauguay National Historic SiteHowickMontérégieMilitarywebsite, exhibits and site of the 1812 Battle of the Châteauguay
Bay Chaleur Military MuseumNew RichmondGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineMilitarywebsite, contributions of Gaspesians in the major conflicts of the 20th century, impact on the community
Beluga Interpretation CentreSacré-CœurCôte-NordNatural historyLocated at the Baie-Sainte-Marguerite sector of Saguenay National Park, summer feeding area for beluga whales
BiophareSorel-TracyMontérégieNatural historywebsite, ecosystem and wildlife of the Lake Saint-Pierre biosphere reserve
Blockhaus de la rivière-LacolleSaint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-NoixMontérégieMilitaryRestored 1871 military blockhouse
BoréalisTrois-RivièresMauricieIndustrywebsite, opened in 2010, formerly the Pulp and Paper Industry Exhibition Center, exhibits on the pulp and paper industry
Brome County MuseumBrome LakeMontérégieMultiplewebsite, includes main museum with period home and business displays, courthouse, military display, local history and antiques, schoolhouse, operated by the Brome County Historical Society
Canadian Children's MuseumGatineauOutaouaisChildren'sLocated inside the Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of HistoryGatineauOutaouaisMultipleCanada's history, culture and heritage, including First Nations
Canadian Postal MuseumGatineauOutaouaisPhilatelicLocated inside the Canadian Museum of History, Canada's postal heritage and stamps
Canadian Railway MuseumDelsonMontérégieRailwayAlso known as Exporail, railway equipment and heritage railroad
Cap de Bon-Désir Interpretation and Observation CentreLes BergeronnesCôte-NordNatural historywebsite, marine life of the Saint Lawrence River estuary, navigation along the river, part of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park
Cap-des-Rosiers LighthouseGaspéGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineMaritimeTours of the lighthouse in the summer
Carillon Canal National Historic SiteSaint-André-d'ArgenteuilLaurentidesTransportationExhibits about the canal at the toll collector's house
Carrefour culturel Paul-MédéricBaie-Saint-PaulCapitale-NationaleArtwebsite, visual and cultural arts center with gallery
Cascapedia River MuseumCascapédia–Saint-JulesGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineSportswebsite, salmon fly fishing
Centrale de la Rivière-des-PrairiesLavalLavalSciencewebsite, operated by Hydro-Québec, water-powered electricity and the building of the Rivière des Prairies generating station
Centre Archéo TopoLes BergeronnesCôte-NordArchaeologywebsite, prehistoric archaeology of the Upper North Shore region
Centre culturel Le GriffonGaspéGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineIndustrywebsite, exhibits about the local fishermen's co-operative
Centre culturel Marie-FitzbachSaint-GeorgesChaudière-AppalachesMultiplewebsite, cultural center with art gallery, local history exhibits, exhibit on area industrialists
Centre culturel Yvonne L. BombardierValcourtEstrieArtwebsite, cultural center with visual art and literary exhibitions and events, operated by La Fondation J. Armand Bombardier
Centre d'art de KamouraskaKamouraskaBas-Saint-LaurentArtwebsite, art exhibits
Centre d’art Diane-DufresneRepentignyLanaudièreArtwebsite
Centre d'art RotaryLa SarreAbitibi-TémiscamingueArtinformation, art centre with gallery
Centre d'exposition l'ImagierGatineauOutaouaisArtwebsite, contemporary art gallery and sculpture park
Centre d’exposition de Rouyn-NorandaRouyn-NorandaAbitibi-TémiscamingueArtwebsite, art centre
Centre d’exposition de Val-DavidVal-DavidLaurentidesArtwebsite
Centre d’exposition Leo-AyotteShawiniganMauricieArtwebsite, part of Culture Shawinigan
Centre d’exposition Raymond-LasnierTrois-RivièresMauricieArtwebsite, art centre
Centre d'histoire et d'archéologie de la MétabetchouaneDesbiensSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanMultipleinformation, reconstructed fur trading post, local history exhibits, art, natural history, archaeological site and artifacts
Centre d'histoire Sir-William-Price
(Sir William Price Heritage Center)		JonquièreSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanMultiplewebsite, history of the Price family, local logging, lumber and paper industries
Centre d'interprétation de l'agriculture et de la ruralitéMétabetchouan–Lac-à-la-CroixSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanAgriculturewebsite
Centre d'interprétation de l'ardoiseRichmondEstrieIndustrywebsite, economuseum about area slateworking
Centre d'interprétation de l'eauLavalLavalSciencewebsite, also known as C.I.EAU, water purification and importance of clean water
Centre d'interprétation de l'histoire de Port-CartierPort-CartierCôte-NordHistoryinformation, local history
Centre d'Interprétation de la Côte-de-BeaupréChâteau-RicherCapitale-NationaleMultipleLocal history and art exhibits
Centre d'interprétation de la forestrieLa SarreAbitibi-TémiscamingueForestryinformation, 1930s lumberjack's life and logging camp
Centre d'interprétation de la guêpeLaverlochèreAbitibi-TémiscamingueNatural historywebsite, collection of wasp nests and how they are built
Centre d'interprétation de la traite des fourrures
(Fur Trade Interpretation Centre and Tour)		La TuqueMauricieHistorywebsite, fur trading post and industry
Centre d'interprétation de tracteurs antiquesSaint-RomainEstrieAgricultureinformation, historic tractors
Centre d'interprétation des energies renouvelablesRichelieuMontérégieSciencewebsite, renewable energy and sustainable living practices
Centre d’interprétation du cuivre de MurchochvilleMurdochvilleGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineMiningwebsite, copper mining
Centre d'interprétation du Patrimoine de Notre-Dame-des-MontsNotre-Dame-des-MontsCapitale-NationaleMultipleinformation, local history, natural history and culture, cheese-making
Centre d'interprétation du patrimoine de PlaisancePlaisanceOutaouaisHistorywebsite, local history
Centre d'Interprétation du site archéologique Droulers/TsiionhiakwathaSaint-AnicetMontérégieFirst Nationswebsite, reconstructed St. Lawrence Iroquois village and archaeological site
Centre d'interprétation Les Acadiens à Saint-GrégoireBécancourCentre-du-QuébecHistorywebsite, lives of the builders of the windmill, operated by the Société acadienne Port-Royal
Centre de la Biodiversité du QuébecBécancourCentre-du-QuébecNatural historywebsite, live animals, habitats displays, Quebec's biological species, sustainable living
Centre des migrationsMontmagnyChaudière-AppalachesNatural historyinformation, Canada snow geese migration
Centre et circuit Félix-LeclercLa TuqueMauricieBiographicalinformation, life of singer-songwriter Félix Leclerc, area history and culture
Centre historique des Sœurs du Bon ConseilChicoutimiSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanReligiouswebsite, artifacts and history of the Sœurs du Bon Conseil convent
Centre National d’exposition CNEJonquièreSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanArtwebsite, contemporary art exhibits, also science and history
Chantier de GédéonAngliersAbitibi-TémiscamingueForestrywebsite, reconstructed 1930s logging camp
Château LogueManiwakiOutaouaisForestrywebsite, forests, forest fire prevention, and forestry industry; also changing exhibits of art
Chutes CoulongeFort-CoulongeOutaouaisForestryOpen air exhibits and visitor center in park
Christmas ChateauRivière-du-LoupBas-Saint-LaurentCommoditywebsite, Christmas displays of all types
CIBRO
Centre d’interprétation des battures et de réhabilitation des oiseaux		Saint-FulgenceSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanNatural historywebsite, bird rehabilitation center and interpretive center about migratory birds and the local flats
CIMM Centre d'interprétation des mammifères marinsTadoussacCôte-NordNatural historywebsite, whales and other marine mammals
Cité de l'ÉnergieShawiniganMauricieScienceElectricity, pulp and paper, aluminum and electrochemistry
Cité de l'OrVal-d'OrAbitibi-TémiscamingueMiningGold mining tour and 1930s mining company house
Colby-Curtis MuseumStansteadEstrieHistorywebsite, rooms with collections of decorative furnishings representing several generations of a prominent border family of American origin, as well as changing exhibits of local history; operated by the Stanstead Historical Society
Cosmodome (Laval)LavalLavalScienceSpace and science
Coteau-du-Lac National Historic SiteCoteau-du-LacMontérégieMultipleRiver transportation by portage and then canal, military blockhouse
Daniel Weetaluktuk Memorial Museum and Cultural Transmission CentreInukjuakNord-du-QuébecFirst Nationsinformation, culture and language of the Nunavik Inuit people
Domaine Joly-De LotbinièreSainte-CroixChaudière-AppalachesMultiplewebsite, historic estate with gardens and trails, art exhibits, 1920s furnished rooms
Domaine seigneurial Sainte-AnneSainte-Anne-de-la-PéradeMauricieHistoric housewebsite, displays three centuries of history in an estate manor house
Eaton Corner MuseumCookshire-EatonEstrieHistorywebsite, local history
École de Rang CampbellSainte-SabineMontérégieEducationwebsite, one room schoolhouse
École de Rang II d'AuthierAuthierAbitibi-TémiscamingueEducationinformation, historic schoolhouse
Économusée de la brasserieSaint-Alexis-des-MontsMauricieFoodwebsite, economuseum of beer making and the microbrewery Les bières de la Nouvelle-France
Église-Musée Saint-Venant-de-PaquetteSaint-Venant-de-PaquetteEstrieReligiouswebsite, history of the church, its architecture and artifacts
Église Notre-Dame-de-la-PrésentationShawiniganMauricieReligiouswebsite, tours of church with panels painted by Ozias Leduc
Église orthodoxe russe St-Georges de Rouyn-NorandaRouyn-NorandaAbitibi-TémiscamingueHistorywebsite, historic Russian Orthodox church with exhibits about area Eastern European immigrants and their contributions
ÉlectriumSainte-JulieMontérégieSciencewebsite, electricity, operated by Hydro-Quebec
Épopée de CapeltonNorth HatleyEstrieMiningwebsite, underground copper mine
Espace Félix-LeclercÎle d'OrléansCapitale-NationaleBiographicalwebsite, work of singer and poet Félix Leclerc
Espace Pierre-DebainGatineauOutaouaisArtinformation, contemporary craft and visual art
Érablière du Lac-BeauportLac-BeauportCapitale-NationaleMultiplewebsite, economuseum of maple syrup, with maple and wildlife displays
ExploramerSainte-Anne-des-MontsGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineNatural historywebsite, aquarium, marine life and marine science exhibits
EXPRESSION, Centre d'exposition de Saint-HyacintheSaint-HyacintheMontérégieArtwebsite, contemporary art gallery
Forges du Saint-MauriceTrois-RivièresMauricieIndustryIron forge and its industrial community
Forillon National ParkGaspéGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineMultipleVisitor center exhibits about the park's natural history and human history, Hyman & Sons General Store and warehouse with exhibits about the cod fishing industry, and Anse Blanchette, a fisherman's homestead with costumed interpreters
Fort Chambly National Historic SiteDelsonMontérégieMilitaryHistoric French then British fort, exhibits on New France
Fort Lennox National Historic SiteÎle aux NoixMontérégieMilitaryReconstructed 1820s fort
Fort IngallCabanoBas-Saint-LaurentMilitaryReconstructed 19th-century fort
Fort Témiscamingue National Historic SiteDuhamel-OuestAbitibi-TémiscamingueHistoryRemains of 17th-century trading post, visitor center exhibits and re-enactments about New France and the Algonquin
FossilariumNotre-Dame-du-NordAbitibi-TémiscamingueNatural historywebsite, sea fossils from the Ordovician-Silurian period, formerly the Lake Timiskaming Fossil Center
Galerie d'art du Centre culturelSherbrookeEstrieArtwebsite, part of the Université de Sherbrooke, contemporary art gallery in the cultural centre
Galerie d'art du ParcTrois-RivièresMauricieArtwebsite, located in the Manoir de Tonnancour
Galerie MontcalmGatineauOutaouaisArtwebsite, contemporary art gallery
Galerie Renée-BlainBrossardMontérégieArtwebsite, art gallery
Garage de la cultureSaint-Élie-de-CaxtonMauricieHistoryinformation, local history
Gaspesian British Heritage VillageNew RichmondGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineLivingwebsite, village with many buildings portraying British settlers from the 1760s to the early 1900s
Gespeg Micmac Interpretation SiteFontenelleGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineFirst Nationswebsite, Micmac heritage and culture
Granite Expo & Museum of StansteadStansteadEstrieIndustrywebsite, economuseum of granite industry and works, model train collection
Heritage Kinnear's MillsKinnear's MillsChaudière-AppalachesHistorywebsite, local history
Horse-drawn Carriage MuseumColombourgAbitibi-TémiscamingueTransportationinformation, collection of Claude-Morin
Irish Memorial National Historic SiteGrosse IsleChaudière-AppalachesEthnicSite of an immigration depot which predominantly housed Irish immigrants coming to Canada to escape the Great Irish Famine, 1845–1849
Kempffer Cultural Interpretation CentreNew CarlisleGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineHistoryinformation, local history
Kempt Road Interpretation CentreMatapédiaGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineHistorywebsite, local history
La Corne Nursing StationLa CorneAbitibi-TémiscamingueMedicalwebsite, outpost settlement nursing station
Lévis Forts National Historic SiteLévisChaudière-AppalachesMilitaryMid-19th-century British fort with exhibits
Louis S. St. Laurent National Historic SiteComptonEstrieHistoric housewebsite, early 20th-century period childhood home of Louis Saint-Laurent, prime minister of Canada, and his father's general store
Mackenzie King EstateChelseaOutaouaisHistoric housewebsite, 20th-century estate of Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, includes restored 19th-century cottages with period guides, exhibits on his life, gardens and trails
Magasin général historique authentique 1928PercéGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineHistorywebsite, 1928 period general store with merchandise
Magasin général Le BrunMaskinongéMauricieHistoryinformation, three general stores dating back to different epochs: 1803, 1827 and 1915
Maison Alphonse-DesjardinsLévisChaudière-AppalachesHistoric housewebsite, late Victorian period home of banker Alphonse Desjardins, history of the first cooperative group in North America
Maison amérindienneMont-Saint-HilaireMontérégieFirst Nationswebsite, culture and contemporary art
Maison Antoine-LacombeSaint-Charles-BorroméeLanaudièreArtwebsite, 1847 house with art exhibits and a sculpture garden
Maison BélisleTerrebonneLanaudièreMultiplewebsite, art and history exhibits
Maison BourgoinPriceGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineHistoryinformation, local history, culture and art
Maison ChapaisSaint-Denis-de-la-BouteillerieBas-Saint-LaurentHistoric housewebsite, 19th-century Victorian period house
Maison d'école du rang Cinq ChicotsSaint-Christophe-d'ArthabaskaCentre-du-QuébecEducationwebsite, one room schoolhouse with changing exhibits of art and culture
Maison de la culture de DudswellDudswellEstrieArtinformation, art centre with exhibits, features 68 wooden sculptures of early 20th-century rural life by Louis-Émile Beauregard
Maison de la culture Roland-JompheHavre-Saint-PierreCôte-NordHistorywebsite, local history
Maison de la culture et du patrimoineSaint-EustacheLaurentidesHistorywebsite, exhibit about the Lower Canada Rebellion
Maison de l'eauSherbrookeEstrieNatural historywebsite, located in Lucien-Bouchard Park, nature centre with live small animals, ecology of the river and park
Maison de Lime RidgeDudswellEstrieNatural historyinformation, geology and properties of limestone and area mining and industry
Maison de nos AïeuxÎle d'OrléansCapitale-NationaleHistorywebsite, local history, period room displays
Maison des Arts DrummondvilleDrummondvilleCentre-du-QuébecArtwebsite, includes the Galerie d’art Desjardins
Maison des arts de LavalLavalLavalArtwebsite, performing arts centre with exhibit gallery
Maison des dunes Interpretation CentreTadoussacCôte-NordNatural historyLocated at the Baie-de-Tadoussac sector of Saguenay National Park, sand dunes, birds, and wildlife of the park
Maison Dr Joseph-FrenetteCausapscalGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineMedicalwebsite, rural doctor's home
Maison DrouinÎle d'OrléansCapitale-NationaleHistoric housewebsite, operated by the Fondation François-Lamy, 18th-century period house
Maison DumulonRouyn-NorandaAbitibi-TémiscamingueHistorywebsite, information, early 20th-century general store for the mining town
Maison DupontSaint-NarcisseMauricieHistoric houseinformation, late 19th-century "Québécoise" home
Maison du Frère-MoffetVille-MarieAbitibi-TémiscamingueHistoric housewebsite, 1881 home of town's founder
Maison du GranitLac-DroletEstrieArtwebsite, granite workshop and sculptures
Maison GirardinLac-BeauportCapitale-NationaleMultiplewebsite, historic house, local history and art, operated by the Société d'art et d'histoire de Beauport
Maison LamontagneRimouskiBas-Saint-LaurentHistoric housewebsite, 18th-century house
Maison de la culture Lenoblet-du-PlessisContrecœurMontérégieHistorywebsite, historic house with local history exhibits, site of area meetings during the Rebellions of 1837
Maison LePailleurChâteauguayMontérégieMultiplewebsite, 1792 house with art and local history exhibits
Maison Louis-BertrandL'Isle-VerteBas-Saint-LaurentHistoric housewebsite, 19th-century house
Maison Louis-Hippolyte-LafontaineBouchervilleMontérégieMultipleinformation, childhood home of Prime Minister Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine, features exhibits of art, photography and local history
Maison Louis-CyrSaint-Jean-de-MathaLanaudièreBiographicalwebsite, life of Canadian strongman Louis Cyr
Maison natale de Louis-FréchetteLévisChaudière-AppalachesHistoric housewebsite, 19th-century home of author Louis-Honoré Fréchette
Maison nationale des PatriotesSaint-Denis-sur-RichelieuMontérégieHistoric housewebsite, 1830s period home and guided tour about the Rebellions of 1837
Maison Ozias-LeducMont-Saint-HilaireMontérégieArtwebsite, includes interpretive center home and birthplace home of painter Ozias Leduc, operated by the Musée des beaux-arts de Mont-Saint-Hilaire
Maison Paul-Emile BorduasMont-Saint-HilaireMontérégieArtwebsite, regional art exhibits in the home of painter Paul-Émile Borduas, operated by the Musée des beaux-arts de Mont-Saint-Hilaire
Maison RocheleauTrois-RivièresMauricieHistoric housewebsite, 1740 house restored to New France era
Maison Rodolphe DuguayNicoletCentre-du-QuébecArtwebsite, works by artist Rodolphe Duguay and changing art exhibits
Maison Rosalie-CadronLavaltrieLanaudièreHistoric housewebsite, early 19th-century period house
Maison sir Étienne-Paschal-TachéMontmagnyChaudière-AppalachesHistoric housewebsite, life and mid-19th-century home of Father of Confederation, Sir Étienne-Paschal Taché
Maison TrestlerVaudreuil-DorionMontérégieHistoric housewebsite, also art gallery
Manoir Boucher de NivervilleTrois-RivièresMauricieHistoric housewebsite, 1730 manor with local history exhibit
Manoir Le BoutillierGaspéGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineHistoric housewebsite, mid-19th-century period home of political figure John Le Boutillier
Manoir Mauvide-GenestSaint-Jean-de-l'Île-d'OrléansCapitale-NationaleHistoric housewebsite, 18th-century period home and interpretation center for the seigneurial system of New France
Manoir Papineau National Historic SiteMontebelloOutaouaisHistoric housewebsite, manor home of reformist leader Louis-Joseph Papineau, furnishings from 1850 to 1929
Manoir seigneurial FraserRivière-du-LoupBas-Saint-LaurentHistoric housewebsite, 1830 manor home of city's founder with family furnishings, art gallery
Marine Environment Discovery CentreLes EscouminsCôte-NordNatural historywebsite, information, marine life of the Saint Lawrence River estuary, part of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park
Matamajaw Historical SiteCausapscalGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineSportswebsite, historic salmon fishing club
Miellerie Lune de MielStokeEstrieFoodwebsite, economuseum about beekeeping and honey
Miguasha National ParkNouvelleGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineNatural historyFossil fish and plants, important fossil site
Mine CrystalBonsecoursEstrieNatural historywebsite, quartz crystal mine and minerals exhibit
Mingan Island Cetacean StudyLongue-Pointe-de-MinganCôte-NordNatural historywebsite, the interpretation center features exhibits about marine mammals in the St. Lawrence River and the work of the organization
MokotakanSaint-Mathieu-du-ParcMauricieFirst NationsOpen air tour of buildings of the 10 nations of Quebec and the Inuit, adjacent to usée de la Faune]]
Moulin à carder GrouleauEast BroughtonChaudière-AppalachesIndustryinformation, working wool carding mill
Moulin à laine d'Ulverton
(Ulverton Woolen Mills)		UlvertonEstrieIndustrywebsite, textile industry
Moulin BernierCourcellesEstrieMultiplewebsite, history of the historic flour and saw mill, local history and art exhibits
Moulin de La ChevrotièreDeschambault-GrondinesCapitale-NationaleHistorywebsite, historic mill, exhibits on local history
Moulin de la RémyBaie-Saint-PaulCapitale-NationaleMillinformation, restored early 19th-century flour mill and outbuildings
Moulin des pionniersLa DoréSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanForestrywebsite, historic sawmill, ancestral home, small farm and log driving camp
Moulin La LorraineLac-EtcheminChaudière-AppalachesMultiplewebsite, historic flour mill and art center
Moulin LégaréSaint-EustacheLaurentidesMillwebsite, 18th-century flour mill
Moulin Michel de GentillyBécancourCentre-du-QuébecMillwebsite, historic flour mill
Moulin seigneurial de Pointe-du-LacPointe-du-LacMauricieMillwebsite, historic flour mill and saw mill
Moulins de L’Isle-aux-CoudresL'Isle-aux-CoudresCapitale-NationaleMillwebsite, economuseum of a historic windmill for flour and water-powered sawmill
Moulin du Petit-PréChâteau-RicherCapitale-NationaleMillLat 17th-century water-powered flour mill
Musée acadien du Québec à BonaventureBonaventureGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineEthnicwebsite, Acadian history and culture in Quebec
Musée amérindien de MashteuiatshMashteuiatshSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanFirst Nationswebsite
Musée amérindien et inuit de GodboutGodboutCôte-NordFirst Nationsinformation, art and culture
Musée antique Victor BélangerSaint-Côme–LinièreChaudière-AppalachesMultipleinformation, Facebook site, antique automobiles, collections of antique toys, telephones, clocks, lamps, salt recipients, dolls, irons collections, heritage village including a school house, chapel, general store, saloon, sugar house, old-style bread oven, covered bridge, garages, carpenter store, Canadian-style house and a handicrafts house
Musée Armand-FrappierLavalLavalSciencewebsite, life sciences and health
Musée BeaulneCoaticookEstrieMultiplewebsite, early 20th-century historic house, history of its owners, costumes and textiles collection, changing exhibits of art, photography, local history
Musée BruckCowansvilleMontérégieMultipleinformation, local history andart
Musée canadien de l'Arme et du BronzeGranbyMontérégieMilitarywebsite, focus is firearms, bronze sculptures, coins and stamps
Musée ChafaudPercéGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineArtwebsite, area art
Musée d'art contemporain de Baie-Saint-PaulBaie-Saint-PaulCapitale-NationaleArtContemporary art
Musée d'art contemporain des LaurentidesSaint-JérômeLaurentidesArtwebsite, contemporary art
Musée d'art de JolietteJolietteLanaudièreArtwebsite
Musée des beaux-arts de Mont-Saint-HilaireMont-Saint-HilaireMontérégieArtwebsite, focus is Quebec regional art, also operates the Maison Paul-Emile Borduas and Maison Ozias Leduc
Musée de BuckinghamBuckinghamOutaouaisHistorywebsite, local history
Musée de CharlevoixLa MalbaieCapitale-NationaleMultiplewebsite, art, local history and culture
Musée de GuérinGuérinAbitibi-TémiscamingueHistorywebsite, local and rural history, agriculture, religious life and heritage
Musée de l'AccordéonMontmagnyChaudière-AppalachesMusicwebsite, accordion collection located in the 1800 Manoir Couillard-Dupuis
Musée de l'auto ancienne de RichmondRichmondEstrieAutomotivewebsite, open in summer, antique automobiles
Musée de la culture populaire du Québec
(Quebec Museum of Folk Culture)		Trois-RivièresMauricieMultiplewebsite, area history, culture, art, folk art,
Musée de la Défense aérienne
Bagotville Air Defence Museum		BagotvilleSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanAviationwebsite, history of military aviation, including CFB Bagotville
Musée de la FauneSaint-Mathieu-du-ParcMauricieNatural historywebsite, wildlife dioramas, adjacent to Mokotakan
Musée de la femmeLongueuilMontérégieWomen'swebsite, women's issues, contributions in Quebec, civil rights, art
Musée de la GareTémiscamingAbitibi-TémiscamingueRailwaywebsite, railway and local history, located in a 1927 train station
Musée de la GaspésieGaspéGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineMultiplewebsite, Gaspesian history, culture, natural history, works of Gaspesian artists
Musée de la grange octogonale Adolphe-GagnonSaint-FabienBas-Saint-LaurentAgriculturewebsite, 1888 octagonal barn with agriculture tools and equipment
Musée de la MerHavre-Aubert (Îles-de-la-Madeleine)Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineMaritimewebsite, includes ship and lighthouse models, fishing industry, maritime artifacts, shells, island rocks and minerals, island history
Musée de la natureSainte-Rose-du-NordSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanNatural historywebsite
Musée de la Neufve-FranceSainte-FlavieGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineHistorywebsite, located in the Vieux Moulin (Old Mill), features New France and First Nations artifacts
Musée de la petite maison blancheChicoutimiSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanHistoric housewebsite, 1900 house that survived the Saguenay Flood of 1996
Musée de la poste et Boutique de forge / Parc HéritageSaint-Marc-de-FigueryAbitibi-TémiscamingueHistoryinformation, includes 1930s postmaster's office and blacksmith shop
Musée des AbénakisOdanakCentre-du-QuébecFirst Nationswebsite, history, culture and art of the Western Abenaki people
Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts		SherbrookeEstrieArtFocus is artists of the Eastern townships
Musée des communications et d'histoire de SuttonSuttonMontérégieMultiplewebsite, local history and culture, changes in communication
Musée des CoquillagesSaint-Tite-des-CapsCapitale-NationaleNatural historywebsite, seashells from around the world
MUSO - Musée de société des Deux-RivesSalaberry-de-ValleyfieldMontérégieLocalwebsite, local history, culture and art
Musée des Filles de JesusTrois-RivièresMauricieReligiouswebsite, history of the work of the Daughters of Jesus in education, hospital care and distant missions, and a historic chapel
Musée des pharesLa MartreGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineMaritimewebsite, La Martre Lighthouse with exhibits about the evolution and importance of area lighthouses
Musée des Religions du MondeNicoletCentre-du-QuébecReligiouswebsite, religious practices and beliefs of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity
Museum of the Sisters of the Holy RosaryRimouskiBas-Saint-LaurentReligiouswebsite, history and artifacts of the convent
Musée des Ursulines de Trois-RivièresTrois-RivièresMauricieReligiouswebsite, history of the Ursuline monastery, school and hospital, religious artifacts
Musée du 12 RBCTrois-RivièresMauricieMilitaryinformation, history of the 12e Régiment blindé du Canada
Musée du Bas-Saint-LaurentRivière-du-LoupBas-Saint-LaurentArtwebsite, contemporary art and ethnology
Musée du bronze d'InvernessInvernessCentre-du-QuébecArtwebsite, economuseum of a bronze workshop and gallery
Musée du BûcheronGrandes-PilesMauricieForestryinformation, replica of a typical logging camp from 1850 to 1950 with over 20 buildings and equipment
Musée du chocolatBromontMontérégieFoodwebsite, adjacent to the Confiserie Bromont
Musée du FjordSaguenaySaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanMultiplewebsite, maritime history, natural and cultural history of the region by the Saguenay – St. Lawrence Marine Park
Musée du Fort Saint-JeanSaint-Jean-sur-RichelieuMontérégieMilitaryHistory and artifacts of the 17th-century French fort and the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean
Musée du fromage cheddarSaint-PrimeSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanFoodwebsite, making of cheddar cheese and a historical recreation of a 20th-century cheesemaker's home
Musée du golf du QuébecGranbyMontérégieSportswebsite
Musée du Haut-RichelieuSaint-Jean-sur-RichelieuMontérégieMultiplewebsite, local history and decorative arts pottery
Musée du Régiment de la ChaudièreLévisChaudière-AppalachesMilitaryinformation, WW II Le Régiment de la Chaudière
Musée du ski des LaurentidesSaint-SauveurLaurentidesSportswebsite, history of skiing in the Laurentian mountains, ski equipment and memorabilia
Musée du squeletteSaint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!Bas-Saint-LaurentNatural historyinformation, skeletons and osteology
Musée du TémiscouataNotre-Dame-du-LacBas-Saint-LaurentMultiplewebsite, local history and art
Musée Edison du PhonographeSainte-Anne-de-BeaupréCapitale-NationaleTechnologywebsite, historic phonograph machines
Musée Frederick JanssooneTrois-RivièresMauricieBiographicalwebsite, life of Franciscan missionary Father Frédéric Janssoone
Musée Jeux Vidéo et VFXSherbrookeEstrieArtwebsite, video games history and special effects for cinema
Musée Gilles VilleneuveBerthiervilleLanaudièreBiographicalwebsite, Formula One race car driver Gilles Villeneuve
Musée Honoré-MercierSainte-Anne-de-SabrevoisMontérégieBiographicalinformation, birthplace home and exhibits about Honoré Mercier, 9th Premier of Quebec
Musée Huron-wendakeWendakeCapitale-NationaleFirst Nationswebsite, history and culture of the Iroquois and Algonquin
Musée international d'art naïf de MagogMagogEstrieArtwebsite, naive art
Musée Joseph-FilionSainte-ThérèseLaurentidesHistorywebsite, local history
Musée la Maison Horace-BouffardMataneGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineHistoric houseinformation, turn-of-the-century traditional country home
Musée LaurierVictoriavilleCentre-du-QuébecMultiplewebsite, includes the Maison Wilfrid-Laurier, the Victorian period summer home of former Canadian Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier; Hotel des Postes, a fine arts and historic exhibition centre
Musée les Voitures d'eauL'Isle-aux-CoudresCapitale-NationaleMaritimewebsite, seafarers and sail craft on the St. Lawrence River
Musée Louis-HémonPéribonkaSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanBiographicalwebsite, works of author Louis Hémon, and other Quebec authors and literature
Musée maritime de CharlevoixSaint-Joseph-de-la-RiveCapitale-NationaleMaritimewebsite, former shipyard with outbuildings, schooners
Musée Marius-BarbeauSaint-Joseph-de-BeauceChaudière-AppalachesMultiplewebsite, local history displays, decorative arts, and art exhibits
Musée minéralogique de l'Abitibi-TémiscamingueMalarticAbitibi-TémiscamingueNatural historywebsite, rocks, minerals, fossils
Musée minéralogique et d'histoire minière
(Asbestos Mineral Museum)		AsbestosEstrieNatural historyinformation, rocks, minerals, history of the Jeffrey asbestos mine, located in a section of the town's municipal library
Musée Minéralogique et Minier de Thetford MinesThetford MinesChaudière-AppalachesMiningwebsite, geology, minerals and mining history of the region
Musée minier HorneRouyn-NorandaAbitibi-TémiscamingueMiningwebsite, copper mining, named after businessman and prospector Edmond Henry Horne
Musée MissisquoiStanbridge EastMontérégieHistorywebsite, county history, historic general store, agriculture machinery, carriages and sleighs
Musée Pierre-BoucherTrois-RivièresMauricieArtPart of the Séminaire Saint-Joseph de Trois-Rivières, religious and decorative arts
Musée Populaire de la PhotographieDrummondvilleCentre-du-QuébecArtwebsite, photography and equipment
Musée pour enfants de LavalLavalLavalChildren'swebsite
Musée québécois de l’agriculture et de l’alimentationLa PocatièreBas-Saint-LaurentMultipleLocal history, period room and business displays, natural history, agriculture, transportation; also known as Musée québécois de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation
Musée régional de KamouraskaKamouraskaBas-Saint-LaurentHistorywebsite, local history, period room displays and antiques
Musée régional de la Côte-NordSept-ÎlesCôte-NordMultiplewebsite, art, local history, archaeology, natural history, First Nations artifacts
Musée régional de RimouskiRimouskiBas-Saint-LaurentMultiplewebsite, contemporary art, history and science
Musée régional de Vaudreuil-SoulangesVaudreuil-DorionMontérégieMultiplewebsite, local history, culture and folk art
Musée Saint-LaurentTrois-PistolesBas-Saint-LaurentAutomotivewebsite, vintage and classic cars, farm machinery and antiques
Musée sur l'enseignementSaint-Pierre-de-BroughtonChaudière-AppalachesEducationinformation, one room schoolhouse
Musée Zénon AlarySainte-AdèleLaurentidesArtinformation, animal sculptures by Zénon Alary
Museum of Ingenuity J. Armand BombardierValcourtEstrieTransportationwebsite, snowmobiles and snow transport, life and work of Joseph Armand Bombardier
Odyssée des BâtisseursAlmaSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanMultiplewebsite, hydroelectricity, area industrial development and history, importance of water in the region's development
ONHOÜA CHETEK8EWendakeCapitale-NationaleFirst Nationswebsite, authentic recreation of a Wyandot village
Parc du Bourg de Pabos Interpretation CentrePabos MillsGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineHistorywebsite, includes archaeological remains of prehistoric, First Nations and early settlers, restored 18th-century fishermen's hut, 19th-century forestry industry remains, history of British attacks in the 18th century
Parc historique de la Pointe-du-MoulinNotre-Dame-de-l'Île-PerrotMontérégieHistoric housewebsite, 18th-century windmill, miller's house and interpretation center of rural life in New France
Parc historique de la Poudrière de WindsorWindsorEstrieIndustrywebsite, former powder mill with many buildings
Parc maritime de Saint-LaurentÎle d'OrléansCapitale-NationaleMaritimewebsite, historic shipyard
Parc national de l'île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-PercéPercéGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineNatural historyDiscovery center exhibits about the park's large bird colony, marine life, geology, ecosystems and history
Pavillon de la FauneStratfordEstrieNatural historywebsite, wildlife dioramas and live animals
Petit Musée du ChapeauSaint-ValentinMontérégieTextilewebsite, hats and hat-making tools
Petites Franciscaines de Marie MuseumBaie-Saint-PaulCapitale-NationaleReligiouswebsite, history and activities of the religious congregation and its founder
Phare du Cap de MadeleineSainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-MadeleineGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineMultipleinformation, lighthouse and exhibits about local history and the 1920s paper mill
Plein sudLongueuilMontérégieArtwebsite, contemporary art exhibition centre
Pointe-du-Buisson Archaeological ParkMelochevilleMontérégieArchaeologywebsite, archaeological site and exhibits of 5000 years of Amerindian artifacts
Pointe-Noire Interpretation and Observation CentrePointe-NoireCôte-NordNatural historywebsite, marine life of the Saint Lawrence River estuary, part of the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park
Poste de Traite Chauvin
(Chauvin Trading Post)		TadoussacCôte-NordHistoryinformation, information, recreated 1600 fur trading post with exhibits about pre-history, the meeting of two nations, trading, the oil trade (whale hunting) and the trading post
Presbytère Saint-NicolasSaint-NicolasChaudière-AppalachesMultiplewebsite, art and local history exhibits
Pulperie de ChicoutimieChicoutimiSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanMultiplewebsite, local history and culture, art exhibits, works of primitive artist Arthur Villeneuve, history of the paper company
Reford GardensGrand-MétisBas-Saint-LaurentMultipleBotanical gardens and Estevan Lodge with botanical art exhibits and a permanent display about the garden owners
Richmond County Historical Society MuseumRichmondEstrieHistoric housewebsite, located in Melbourne Township, late 19th-century period house
Saguenay Fjord Interpretation CentreRivière-ÉternitéCôte-NordNatural historyLocated at the Baie-Éternité sector of Saguenay National Park, geology and natural history of the fjord
Saint Anthony's ShrineLac-BouchetteSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanReligiouswebsite, shrine dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua and Our Lady of Lourdes, includes museum about the shrine's founders
Saint-Jacques-de-Leeds Historic SiteSaint-Jacques-de-LeedsChaudière-AppalachesHistoryinformation, local history, tours of historic sites
Saint Lawrence Exploration CentreRivière-du-LoupBas-Saint-LaurentNatural historywebsite, ecosystem, animal and plant life of the Saint Lawrence River
Saint-Ours Canal National Historic SiteSaint-OursMontérégieTransportationwebsite, exhibits about the canal in the superintendent's office
Seigneurie des AulnaiesSaint-Roch-des-AulnaiesChaudière-AppalachesLivingwebsite, 19th-century Victorian period mansion with working flour mill, gardens, history of the seigneurial system of New France
Sherbrooke Nature and Science MuseumSherbrookeEstrieNatural historyAnimal and bird mounts, fossils, rocks and minerals, archaeology
Sir Wilfrid Laurier National Historic SiteSaint-Lin-LaurentidesLanaudièreHistoric housewebsite, mid-19th-century period birthplace home of Canadian Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier
Site de la Nouvelle-FranceSaint-Félix-d'OtisSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanLivingwebsite, four reenactments of 17th-century Quebec City
Site de Pêche DéryPont-RougeCapitale-NationaleHistorywebsite, local history, including the first toll bridge in Quebec and salmon fishing on the Rivière Jacques-Cartier
Site historique de l'Île-des-MoulinsTerrebonneLanaudièreOpen airwebsite, 19th-century pre-industrial complex including the seigneury office, bakery, flour mill, saw mill and carding mill
Site historique Domaine BreenSaint-Bruno-de-GuiguesAbitibi-TémiscamingueHistoric housewebsite, early 20th-century house and local history and mining exhibits
Site historique de Pointe-à-la-RenomméeGaspéGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineMaritimewebsite, lighthouse, exhibits about lighthouse keepers and North America's first maritime radio station installed here by Guglielmo Marconi in 1904
Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-PèreRimouskiBas-Saint-LaurentMaritimeIncludes the history and artifacts from sunken ocean liner RMS Empress of Ireland, the submarine HMCS Onondaga (S73) and the Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse and related buildings
Site historique des Pères TrappistesSainte-JustineChaudière-AppalachesReligiouswebsite, historic buildings and history of the Trappist monks who founded the community
Site Mary Travers dite "La Bolduc"NewportGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineBiographicalwebsite, life and work of author-composer-singer Mary Travers (La Bolduc)
Société d'histoire et du patrimoine de la région de La SarreLa SarreAbitibi-TémiscamingueHistorywebsite, local history
Société d'histoire de SherbrookeSherbrookeEstrieHistorywebsite, local history
Symmes Inn MuseumGatineauOutaouaisHistorywebsite, local history, located in an early 19th-century inn
T.E. DraperAngliersAbitibi-TémiscamingueMaritimewebsite, tugboat museum ship used in the logging industry
Tithing Interpretation CentreSainte-FlavieGaspésie–Îles-de-la-MadeleineMultipleinformation, 19th-century tithe barn with displays on local history, agriculture, fossils including trilobites, brachiopods, cephalopods, dinosaur remains, fossilized trees, petrified plants, rocks and minerals
Tomcod Interpretation CentreSainte-Anne-de-la-PéradeMauricieIndustrywebsite, aspects of tomcod fishing
Tugboat PythongaManiwakiOutaouaisMaritimewebsite, tugboat used to tow timber in the Baskatong reservoir
Uplands Cultural and Heritage CentreSherbrookeEstrieMultiplewebsite, local history and art
Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières
(Old Prison of Trois-Rivières)		Trois-RivièresMauriciePrisonwebsite, 1960s-70s prison experience
Vieux presbytère de BatiscanPointe-du-LacMauricieHistoric housewebsite, mid-19th-century parish priest's home
Village historique de Val-JalbertVal-JalbertSaguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanOpen air1920s paper mill town
Vieux Presbytère de DeschambaultDeschambault-GrondinesCapitale-NationaleMultiplewebsite, information, historic rectory with local history and art exhibits
Village Québécois d'AntanDrummondvilleCentre-du-QuébecOpen airReconstituted Quebec village of the mid-19th and early 20th centuries
Vintage Wings of CanadaGatineauOutaouaisAviationEarly history of powered flight, classic aircraft
Whiteley MuseumBonne EspéranceCôte-NordHistorywebsite, local history and culture

Defunct museums

See also

References
  1. http://www.smq.qc.ca/mtd/museumguide/datasheets/institution.php?ID=50-55-1105
  2. "Les portes restent closes au Centre national des naufrages". Le Manic. August 11, 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  3. "Fort de la Martiniere". Fort Wiki. Retrieved 30 November 2016. Buildings and magazine locked up and no on site presence but the site is open to the public. The visitor center and museum have been closed for about two years.
  4. "Official site". Jardin des glaciers. Retrieved 3 December 2016. The Jardin des Glaciers unfortunately is now closed.
  5. "Le "musée thérapeutique" des soeurs du Bon-Pasteur ferme ses portes" (in French). le Soleil. August 15, 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  6. "Les bateaux miniatures iront s'ancrer ailleurs" (in French). Infodimanche. September 22, 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  7. http://grandquebec.com/musees-du-quebec/musee-du-domaine/
  8. "Leur musée vendu à l'encan" (in French). July 9, 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
  9. http://housesofwax.blogspot.com/2009/10/quebec-wax-museum-sign.html House of Wax Blogspot, Oct. 12, 2009
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