Opening Hours
June 1st to October 31st
Everyday: 10 AM to 5 PM*
* COVID-19: Please note that no new visitors will be admitted between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to facilitate the disinfection of the Museum.
November 1st to May 31st
Monday: closed
Tuesday to Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM
Closed
December 24th to January 2nd
Accessibility for people with restricted physical ability
Our facilities are suitable for people with limited physical ability. For any specific need, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
REGULAR
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Adult $10
18 to 65 years
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Senior $9
Over 65 years
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Student $8
Upon presentation of a valid student card
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Child $6
6 to 12 years
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Family $26
2 adults and 2 children
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Child under 6 years Free
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Member Free
GROUPS
Groups of 10 or more, upon reservation only
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Adult $9.50
18 to 65 years
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Senior $8.50
Over 65 years
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Student $7.50
Upon presentation of a valid student card
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Child $6
All entrance fees include taxes
Wabanakii Mikotan
The Abenaki Experience
Discover the cultural richness of the Abenaki First Nation with this half-day package.
For groups of 12 to 50 people upon reservation.
The Abenaki experience includes:
- Guided tour of the permanent exhibition Wôbanaki, people of the rising sun and temporary exhibitions;
- Viewing the multimedia projection The creation story, according to the Abenaki legend;
- Traditional meal (sagamité, bannock, smoked fish, salad, dessert, tea/coffee);
- Demonstration of ash basketry by a community elder;
- Guided tour of the community church (May to October only).
Workshops available with supplement:
- Pearled Necklace Workshop ($ 3.50/participant)
- Dreamcatcher Workshop ($ 6/participant)
- Corn doll Workshop ($ 6/participant)
- Storytelling and Legends Session ($ 50/group)
Pricing:
$ 35 per person (service included, taxes not included)
Musée des Abénakis and Musée des cultures du monde
Joint Package
Combine your visit to the Musée des Abénakis with the Musée des cultures du monde.
For groups of 12 to 50 people, upon reservation.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Wawizid*
Experience a captivating cultural meeting at the Musée des Abénakis.
Our educational program offers activities for elementary school students as well as for high school students.
Moreover, all activities and workshops contribute to the goals of the Québec Education Program.
* In french only
JOINT PACKAGES
Musée des Abénakis and Musée des cultures du monde
Cultures and Beliefs
Combine your visit to the Musée des Abénakis with the Musée des cultures du monde, in Nicolet.
The educational programs of the Musée des cultures du monde allow students to discover the five great religions through themes and interactive animations.
Upon reservation.
Musée des Abénakis and Centre de la Biodiversité
Nature
Combine your visit to the Musée des Abénakis with the Centre de la Biodiversité, in Bécancour.
At the Centre de la Biodiversité, through various activities, young and old will be sensitized and educated about the existence and conservation of Quebec’s biological species.
Upon reservation.
Musée des Abénakis and Boréalis
Roots and Identities
Combine your visit to the Musée des Abénakis with Boréalis, in Trois-Rivières.
Offer an experience rich in discoveries and make young people aware of the issues of tomorrow; that is the mission of Boréalis.
Upon reservation.
The Nomadic Museum
Can’t come to the Museum? The Museum will come to you!
The Nomadic Museum offers you the opportunity to discover some distinctive aspects of the Abenaki way of life and material culture from yesterday to today.
*The Nomadic Museum travels within a radius of 100 km from Odanak.
Conference
Meeting a Nation
Attend the presentation of a speaker from the Musée des Abénakis.
Through a PowerPoint presentation, discover the different aspects – territories and migrations, traditions and know-how, contemporary perspective – of the material and immaterial culture of the Abenaki, a still little known First Nation.
Scholar
Experience a captivating cultural encounter!
Through a PowerPoint presentation, objects to manipulate, quizzes and observation games, take a trip to the world of the Abenaki people, from yesterday to today; listen to an Abenaki song, touch clothes from different eras and learn age-old techniques.
All activities and workshops contribute to achieving the objectives of the Programme de formation de l’école québécoise.
Details can be found on page 5 of the Wawizid educational program below.
Artisanal creation workshops
Feathers, threads, leather, pearls. The Museum travels with all its equipment to teach you how to make a pearled necklace, a dream catcher or a corn doll.
Young and old will be charmed!
Custom-made
Design your own Nomadic Museum package by selecting the activities that correspond to your event.
