In the Montérégie region, Montmusée is a grouping of museums that includes 17 museums, interpretation centres and exhibition centres. In these institutions, you will learn more about the important facts concerning the region. You can visit the permanent and temporary exhibitions in which you will discover pages of our history through art, archaeological discoveries as well as through sciences and technology.
Art Museums
Throughout the years, Quebec has become the birthplace of numerous artists, whether they are painters, sculptors or photographers. In the Montérégie region, Borduas is one of them. Some of his artwork can be admired at the Musée des beaux-arts de Mont-Saint-Hilaire. Quebec art is not the only one to stand out in the region. In fact, you can discover the culture and artwork of First Nations at the Maison amérindienne. You can also admire the subtle art of textile with the numerous costumes shown at the Musée du costume et du textile du Québec. Those costumes recreate Québécois clothing over the centuries. Moreover, did you know that the textile industry was once the main economy of the Montérégie region?
History Museums
History is everywhere in the Montérégie region, whether it is that of the First Nations, the French-Canadians, the region or that of industries. The First Nations, who settled in the region well before the arrival of European explorers, have survived many ordeals. You can learn about them at the Pointe-du-Buisson Archaeological Park. Later, during the seigniorial regime, the Patriots changed the course of events by fighting for French-Canadian democracy, especially in 1837-1838. Visit the maison nationale des Patriotes to learn more about them.
Science and Technology Museums
Evolution is always interesting to look at, but what would evolution be without science to help us develop? Technology also helps us develop new means of transportation or new techniques for electricity transportation. Among others, steamboats and trains were very important to the economic development of the Montérégie region, but during two different epochs. To understand natural sciences, Muséobus, le musée des enfants presents simple and clear exhibitions that even adults will like.
Now it is your turn to visit these 17 museum institutions. Everything is put in place for you to enjoy yourself while learning!
Montmusée Website
