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Musée François-Pilote

Museum - History and society / Natural and Environmental Science / Science and Technology - Religious Heritage

Tourist region: Bas-Saint-Laurent

Musée François-Pilote
Photo : Josée Roy
musée François-Pilote

100 - 4e Avenue
La Pocatière, Quebec G0R 1Z0

Telephone: 418 856-3145
Fax: 418 856-5611

SMQ code: 1012

Website: http://www.museefrancoispilote.ca/

Hours

Open year-round
- Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
- September to June: closed Friday to Sunday

Regular rates

- Adults: 6,00 $
- Seniors : 5,00 $
- Students: 4,00 $
- Children (ages 6 to 12): 2,50 $
- Families (2 adults, children under age 16): 15,00 $
- Groups of more than 20: 4,50 $ per person
  • Group rates

To discover, see and do...

At the Musée François-Pilote, learn what Quebeckers used to do for a living, the history of sugar and modes of transportation, farming implements and coastal navigation. Get new insight into the habits and customs of yesteryear by touring a historical recreation of a middle-class home, a farm, a school, a general store and offices. See the tools used to teach in Canada's first permanent agriculture school and those for teaching high school science. Admire the magnificent collections of birds, naturalized animals, fish and shells, an international coin collection and the current temporary exhibition.

Reception (languages)

Exhibitions: French
Guided tours: French, English

Accessibility

Partially accessible

Services

  • Parking
  • Sales counter
  • Picnic area

For groups:
  • Customized activities (specific groups)
  • Hours adapted to groups
  • Room (space) rental
  • Parking (buses)

Capacity

Number of exhibitions: 5
Number of sites to visit: 1
For more information on the region and local attractions, consult the Bas-Saint-Laurent Tourism Association Website.
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