Visit the Most Prestigious Wood Carving Museum

Musée de sculpture sur bois des Anciens Canadiens

Musée de sculpture sur bois des Anciens Canadiens

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Region:

Chaudière-Appalaches. This activity was part of our 2-Day Road Trip in Chaudière-Appalaches designed for families and individuals interested in unique travel experiences. 

About:

The Musée de sculpture sur bois des Anciens Canadiens is the largest interpretation centre and most prestigious wood carving museum in North America. The museum which showcases over 250 sculptures is located in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli - a picturesque village known for its attention to craftmanship and the arts.

Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli is known as the "Mecca" of sculpture and holds a special place in Québec's cultural landscape.

At the Musée de sculpture sur bois des Anciens Canadiens


At the Musée de sculpture sur bois des Anciens Canadiens


At the Musée de sculpture sur bois des Anciens Canadiens


At the Musée de sculpture sur bois des Anciens Canadiens


At the Musée de sculpture sur bois des Anciens Canadiens


At the Musée de sculpture sur bois des Anciens Canadiens


At the Musée de sculpture sur bois des Anciens Canadiens
Hours:

Daily, June 24 to September 1, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Daily, September 2 to October 20, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location:

332, avenue de Gaspé Ouest (132) Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec, G0R 3G0 (approximately 3h30 from Montreal)

Cost(s): 

Persons under 7 years old are free.
Daily entrance rate for an adult is $8CDN, and $3CDN for children between the ages of 7-12 years old.

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Musée de sculpture sur bois des Anciens Canadiens
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli

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