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Museums and Interpretation Centres

With a history as rich as it is astonishing, Lanaudière-Mauricie has many stories to tell. Whether it’s in a museum, during a theater performance, at an interpretive centre or an exhibition, discover the innermost secrets of Authentic Quebec. Whether spotlighting a famous person from the region like La Maison Louis-Cyr, the Gilles-Villeneuve Museum or the Diane-Dufresne Art Center, our museums and interpretation centres welcome you to learn more about history, culture, technology, heritage, science and art.

Museums and Interpretation Centres © Simon Laroche

Step into the birthplace of Québec and meet the people who made it legendary. These immersive sites take you on a journey through the great adventure of paper making, the mighty Saint-Maurice River, log driving, lumberjacks, the working-class life of yesteryear, the art of crafting the arrow sash — and so much more.

Stories, legends, artworks, and more unfold before your eyes in ways that are sometimes awe-inspiring, sometimes hands-on, always engaging. A perfect way to spark your family’s curiosity and enrich your trip through the heart of Authentic Quebec. History and culture come to life in the most fun and captivating way — together.

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