I came here with other francophones/francophiles from VT and NY as part of the monthly…read moreFranco-American Exchange with our counterparts from Saint Jean sur Richlieu. We had a guided tour by Marc Antoine who was not only extremely knowledgable, but was a delight, patiently answering everyone's questions during the tour. The museum houses one of the first and only still fully intact and working fire engines from the early 20th century. It also explains the industrial contributions that Saint Jean Richlieu has made to both Canada and the States. For example, I had no idea that Singer Sewing Machines were made here or that during WWII, Singer made bullets for both the Canadian and American troops. There is gorgeous original pottery on display from the different time periods, including some original Autochone (Native American) pieces. The museum has several interactive areas to enhance the experience as well, visually and audibly. Downstairs, they offer pottery workshops for children and the main entrance houses beautiful local modern pottery for sale, made by local artisans. There's also a section of world renown and award-winning pottery from different artists from Quebec. It's a delightful museum and I'd come here again.

A fantastic small museum detailing the rise and fall of the once thriving pottery and stoneware…read moreindustry of the Quebec and Northern VT regions. This is a must stop for pottery collectors. The museum also exhibits the history of the area, from native times to present. Located in the middle of the historic town center, the center also has a thriving farmers market in summer months. Exhibits are posted and labeled in both French and English. The downstairs offers a small gift shop which sells local art's pottery as well as books on Quebec.

This museum is a very nice surprise. We were in Sherbrooke and the weather was a bit rainy so we…read moredecided to pass time with the kids inside. This is a museum that can be done in 1 hour but then you miss the entire point of it. The proper way is to give it a at least 2 hours, watch the movie, take the free ipad that guides you and also has a nice discovery game for the kids and start explore the place. The basement had a tv show exhibit which I guess was famous in Quebec, the first floor has a wonderful sense and science exhibit really well made and the top floor is mostly fossils, stones, and animals which was very interesting. Another plus of the museum is its location right on the gorge with some great views. Entrence is 13$ per adult and 9$ for age 5 up if you need a good place to pass time with the young ones this is a great option

The oldest house in Magog is now a museum about the first family of Magog, and it's descendants…read more(and future owners of the house). The good: Lots of original furniture. Lots of original artifacts and tools. They did an archeological dig a while ago and found a ton of things that are now exposed. They have the option of an audio tour, or a tour with a guide (which we did). Tour is both in french and in english. Some interactive parts in the tour. Nice looking boutique. Great service by the employees (also always smiling). Coat hanging area provided. Second exposition about the city's oldest manufacturer available. The bad: You learn about the family, but not as much as the way of living in that era. Upstairs closed to the public (would be great to see an authentic bedroom). Manufacturer exposition is a little bland. If you go in without a guide, the tour will be VERY quick. Road from street to the house is very muddy. This was a great experience! We would definitely go back as they are still discovering things about the owners.

I'm so glad that Musee des Beaux- Arts de Montreal aka Montreal Museum of Fine Arts was open today…read moreMonday Victoria Day. We enjoyed the European arts and the Decorative arts section. Great building with great light and spaces. Overall an enjoyable experience.

honestly the exhibitions are super pretty and i love that they change them up every season but…read moregoing on the free sunday was a choice lmao. it was lively but low-key overwhelming. the staff was literally so sweet and attentive but i couldn't even see half the displays. it's a cool place but unless u like navigating crowds maybe just pay for a regular day tbh

Not your ..."everyday"...museum. Enjoy the great exhibits and step out of the normal museum…read moreinstitutional feel. This is a place that explores life and quirks Great for children due to the high level of interactive with the exhibits. A must see if passing through the area!

You must definitely visit this museum if you are into transportation engineering and are…read morevacationing in the Eastern Townships. The staff members are very friendly (and are not afraid to speak in English if you do not know French) and the exhibits are very detailed and descriptive. As part of admission, they show you several interactive films as well (in English and French). Most importantly, you get to learn all about the life and efforts of a great inventor, of whom a major Canadian corporation for transportation products is named after. I visited in October of 2017.

Loved the museum, loads of history and artifacts. We saw Butterflies in the planetarium, we can…read moreall do our part. Free seeds for wildflowers, too. Just lovely.

I'm possibly a bit biased since it's my hometown museum, but it's incredibly homey and nice. it's…read moresimple for sure, but there's some fun stuff to do and it's definitely something you should check out if you're in town! I wouldn't say it's particularly worth a trek if you're not around for other stuff primarily, but it's a fun little stop

What a treat! Highly recommend this spot to view an eclectic and vast assortment of items. Found…read morethis place on Reddit, and really didn't know what to expect. A perfect slightly-rainy day activity, but bring an umbrella. AAA and student discounts available. Open seasonally (check their website) but daily from 10am-5pm. We arrived at 10:30am and didn't leave until closing @ 5pm. They allow you to visit the following day if you show your receipt. We took our time, stopping by the cafe a couple times, only rushing a bit in the last 20 minutes, although we did not see the exhibitions in the shiny and new exhibition center near the entrance. Could definitely knock this place out in one day if you were efficient. Little shuttles available (think long, covered golf carts), running every ~15 minutes. Don't miss the Prentis and Stencil House tours (10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. 45 minutes) and Ticonderoga steamboat tours (11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. 45 minutes). The top floor of the Ticonderoga was closed off due to rain (potential slipping). Demonstrations at the blacksmith and printing house, which was a pleasant surprise (special thanks to Joe!). Plethora of impressive and comprehensive collections ranging from circus, carriage, taxidermy, furniture, dolls, paintings - really anything and everything!

We had visited here once before in 2006 and were happy to have a chance to return as we were…read morepassing through town this week. It was a rainy day which meant there were very few people here and we really enjoyed it being so uncrowded. The rain wasn't a problem at all as we had raincoats and umbrellas for traveling between buildings and we could leave our umbrellas near the door at each building so we didn't drip all over the floors. Staff were really knowledgeable and friendly as we explored all the buildings on the grounds. They don't dress as historical characters and do role playing here which is a huge plus for me. I much prefer how Shelburne just has knowledgeable staff available. They seem, overall, more geared towards adults than kids which is unique among similar history museums. We spent about 5 hours here and still didn't see everything and so this can definitely be a full day activity! Highlights are the restored ship the Ticonderoga and circus parade sculpture that is over 500 feet long and took over 25;years to complete, as well as the round barn and covered bridge. The exhibits in all of the buildings are so interesting and the general store and apothecary have so much detail ton look at, those exhibits alone are great for spending lots of time. We had a nice lunch in the cafe. The options are basic, but good. I had a chicken salad sandwich that had nice chunks of chicken, dried cranberries and cheese along with lettuce and tomato on hearty bread. Prices were reasonable. Definitely a great rainy day activity option!