Musée Maritime du Québec - Capitaine J.E. Bernier
An open-air museum exhibition unique in Quebec.
With its extensive programming and contemporary installations, the Musée maritime du Québec is more than ever a must-see attraction in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, and in Quebec as a whole, as a contemporary museum institution.
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LES BATEUX-MUSÉES
Get in touch with our history in a different, fun way, while enjoying privileged access to our St. Lawrence River and its incredible landscapes. Come aboard the icebreaker Ernest Lapointe. Discover the new river park and its permanent open-air exhibition...
Are you ready to be amazed by many discoveries?
- Discover the Musée Maritime du Québec
12 « LIVE IT FOR REAL » moments at the Musée Maritime du Québec - Capitaine J.E. Bernier
Climb aboard a real sailor's boat... like a real sailor!
Going down into the belly of Ernest Lapointe
Take up the virtual challenge | LES NAVIGATEURS DU PASSÉ
Meeting Aputi's challenges
Jumping, climbing, hoisting flags and breathing in the sea air
En un coup d'oeil !
When is it open ? - March 1 to April 30, 2025: Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm *
- May 1 to May 31, 2025: Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm *
- June 1 to June 23, 2025: daily, 10am to 5pm
- June 24 to Labor Day Sunday: daily, 10am to 6pm
- Labour Day to Thanksgiving: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Monday to December 1, 2025: Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. *
- Closed from December 2, 2026 to February 28, 2026, but open by reservation for groups of various sizes. *
* Boats are closed in low season
- May 1 to May 31, 2025: Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm *
- June 1 to June 23, 2025: daily, 10am to 5pm
- June 24 to Labor Day Sunday: daily, 10am to 6pm
- Labour Day to Thanksgiving: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Monday to December 1, 2025: Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. *
- Closed from December 2, 2026 to February 28, 2026, but open by reservation for groups of various sizes. *
* Boats are closed in low season
How to get there ?
Google Maps directions
What are the rates (Low season / High season, taxes included, service charges extra)?s)
- Seniors (65 and over): $19.75 / $13.00
- Adult: $23.35 / $14.25
- Student (18 to 30 years, upon presentation of student card): $18.75 / $12
- 6 to 17 years: $14.75 / $9.25
- 5 years and under: Free / Free
-Family (4 to 5 people, max. 2 adults): $61.50 / $39.50
*Taxes included
*On the first Sunday of the month, the museum's indoor exhibition rooms, as well as tours of the museum boats and model storage area, are free of charge for young people aged 19 and under.
- Adult: $23.35 / $14.25
- Student (18 to 30 years, upon presentation of student card): $18.75 / $12
- 6 to 17 years: $14.75 / $9.25
- 5 years and under: Free / Free
-Family (4 to 5 people, max. 2 adults): $61.50 / $39.50
*Taxes included
*On the first Sunday of the month, the museum's indoor exhibition rooms, as well as tours of the museum boats and model storage area, are free of charge for young people aged 19 and under.
