Aerial view of the Musée Maritime du Québec
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11 landscaped, accessible areas with views of the St. Lawrence, 9 interpretation stations featuring 27 large-scale maritime artifacts, two museum boats and much more, including picnic areas for sharing a meal with family and friends.
Young girl at the open-air exhibition at the Musée maritime du Québec
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Descend into the belly of the Ernest Lapointe
Imposing, sturdy and noble, the icebreaker Ernest Lapointe tamed the icy waters of the St. Lawrence and made history in the process. During her 37 years of service, this official vessel of the Canadian government lived through many noteworthy adventures.
A woman visits the interior of the icebreaker Ernest-Lapointe
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See the Hivernage / Ukiitillugu Exhibition
Immerse yourself in the heart of the long polar night, in these Arctic archipelagos where Captain Joseph-Elzéar Bernier and his crews forged special bonds with Panikpak, Tom Kunuk, Arnaurjaq, and an entire people rich in traditional knowledge.
Discover an impressive collection of models
Enjoy privileged access to one of the most intriguing rooms of all: the model storage area, featuring the largest historic ships in miniature format!
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Visit a unique hydrofoil
The Bras d’Or, that strange Canadian experimental vessel that reached record speeds and could almost… fly!
Learn about the history of small boats
In this exhibition, discover some twenty small wooden boats that bear witness to our past and the traditional know-how of our ancestors. Learn more about this important mode of transport with its many surprising functions.
Children play in a rowboat
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A mother and child looking at an object in an exhibition
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Racines de mer 2026
Did you know that the museum holds more than 15,000 ancient artifacts and documents in its storage and archives? The “enchanting” Roots of the Sea exhibition showcases a beautiful selection of these, including a grand piano leg from the Empress of Ireland that was recently restored by the Quebec Conservation Centre.
High season: June 1 through Thanksgiving
Low season (Boats are closed during low season): March 1 through May 31, and from the Monday after Thanksgiving through December 1
High season */ Low season *
Seniors (65 and older): $17 / $11.75
Adults: $20.25 / $13
Students (18 to 30 years old, with student ID): $16 / $10.75
Ages 6 to 17: $12.50 / $8.25
Ages 5 and under: Free / Free
Family (4 to 5 people, max. 2 adults): $55 / $34
*Before taxes and service charges
On the first Sunday of the month, the museum’s indoor exhibition halls, as well as tours of the museum ships and the model ship collection, are free for visitors 19 and under.
Permanent Exhibitions
Temporary Exhibitions
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Discover the icebreaker with a digital tour at the Musée maritime du Québec
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A family at the Musée maritime du Québec
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A child looks at a photo of Captain Bernier
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Child at the helm of the icebreaker Ernest-Lapointe at the Musée maritime du Québec
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Inside the hydrofoil bras d'or 400
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Children in an icebreaker cabin
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Children walk on the bridge of the icebreaker Ernest-Lapointe
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