This place also offers :
Science, art, culture and heritage meet at Thetford Mines Musée minéralogique et minier. 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
Temporary exhibitions:
September 15, 2018 to January 6, 2019: Animal Gibberish, Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke.
January 19 to June 16, 2019: Like a Fish in Water, Musée du Fjord.
June 22 to September 22, 2019: True or False, Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke.
October 5 to January 12, 2020 : Echoes in the Ice: Finding Franklin's Ship, Canada Science and Technology Museum.
Museum - Open year-round:
Regular hours : Tuesday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm,
Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm.
June 22nd to September 2nd 2019 :Everyday from 9 am to 5 pm.
The Museum is open at all times for group reservations.
Annual events
Foire minéralogique (September)
Salon régional des métiers d'art (December)
Centre historique de la mine King | KB3
May 18 to June 21, 2019: Saturday and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm.
June 22 to September 2, 2019 : Every day from 9 am to 5 pm.
Mining Tour (Reservation required, min 10 pers.)
July 1st to the 1st Monday of September, every day at 1:30 pm
Quelques musées sont maintenant de retour pour la saison hivernale. Voici donc 5 musées présentement ouverts ou qui le seront prochainement et qui vous permettront de renouer avec notre culture régionale.
Stéphane Bourque• February 15, 2021
Since you’re always looking for something to do to burn off the energy of your little tornados or to captivate them with new discoveries!
Odile Turgeon• July 7, 2020
Dès le samedi 20 juin 2020, 6 musées de la Chaudière-Appalaches s’unissent pour inviter les visiteurs à explorer les beautés « intérieures » et « extérieures » de leurs sites, le tout de manière responsable et sécuritaire.
Odile Turgeon• June 15, 2020
Explore 6 cultural treasures in the Chaudière-Appalaches through their exhibitions and also their natural environment which transport visitors off the beaten track.
Odile Turgeon• June 8, 2020
Autumn in Quebec: this is the perfect time to take our families on a colorful road trip ... And no need to drive 10 hours to get somewhere else ... Welcome to the Thetford region!
Les soeurs Lumineau• November 22, 2019
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• July 17, 2017
We’re back! The family of campers wanted by Tourisme Chaudière-Appalâches is… exhausted but satisfied! Ok, I have to come clean, I imagine some of you that are used to my travel writings are raising an eyebrow right about now and asking yourselves ‘’campers’’?! Yes, campers, but very casual!
Marilyne Turbis• June 2, 2017
711, boulevard Frontenac Ouest
Thetford Mines Québec, G6G 7Y8 View on Google Maps