711, boulevard Frontenac Ouest
Thetford Mines Québec, G6G 7Y8
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418 335-2123 #221
1 855 335-2123
Science, art, culture and heritage meet at Minero - Musée de Thetford. Discover the history and geology of the Appalachians mountains, explore the exhibition Atoms and crystals, participate in cultural and scientific events, and visit temporary exhibitions. Discover mineralogy initiation activities and a unique gift shop!
Permanent exhibitions:
Memories of Stone, Pride and Ambition of a Region / Atoms and Crystals
Virtually discover the rich heritage of the MRC des Appalaches! Thanks to virtual headset technology, it is possible to fly over certain abandoned mining sites in the MRC des Appalaches territory directly on site at the Minero Museum. The three-dimensional videos integrated into the visual field of the virtual helmets thus offer the most curious the opportunity to approach mining shafts submerged by turquoise water, mining dumps and the remains of four old asbestos mines.
From 11th of October 2022
Tuesday to Sunday, 10AM to 4PM.
Open until 23th of December 4PM.
Closed from 24th to 26th of December.
Open 27th to 30th of December 1PM to 5PM
Reopens on the 14th of January 2023
Tuesday to Sunday, 10AM to 4PM.
Visit the old mining facilities and admire the 360-degree Thetford mining landscape, what do you think? Then go to Centre historique de la mine King | KB3 of Thetford Mines.
Mathieu Hallé • Written on July 17, 2017
Du haut de ses 146 ans, la ville de Thetford Mines est encore toute jeune. Malgré le fait qu’elle ne fasse pas partie des plus vieilles villes du Québec, Thetford Mines est très riche en histoire. En effet, cette municipalité de la MRC des Appalaches fut pendant plusieurs années, une des régions minières les plus importantes au Québec. Pendant près d’un siècle, ce sont ses importants gisements d’amiante qui ont fait sa renommée, mais qu’en est-il aujourd’hui? Qu’est-ce qui fait qu’on veut visiter Thetford? Eh bien, j’ai plusieurs réponses pour vous et elles se trouvent dans cet article!
Jeff Frenette • Written on April 22, 2022
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711, boulevard Frontenac Ouest
Thetford Mines Québec, G6G 7Y8
List of itineraries
418 335-2123 #221
1 855 335-2123
