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Museum · Gaspé, Quebec
Musée de la Gaspésie
A regional museum on Gaspé Bay about the peninsula’s history, with the Jacques Cartier monument, made of bronze stelae, beside it.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Musée de la Gaspésie
The Gaspésie Museum sits on a promontory overlooking Gaspé Bay, near the spot believed to be where Jacques Cartier landed in 1534. It is the regional museum for the peninsula and tells the story of Gaspésie: the Mi'gmaq people, the arrival of Europeans, fishing, seafaring and life in the coastal villages.
The exhibitions use objects, maps, photographs and ship models. Temporary exhibits address contemporary themes and local artists. The museum also holds archives and documents about peninsula families.
Next to it stands the Jacques Cartier monument, a group of bronze stelae with reliefs depicting the 1534 voyage and the encounter with the peoples who lived in the region. Check opening days and the current schedule.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One hour to an hour and a half.
Best time
Any time of year; from June to September there are more open days.
How to get there
On Boulevard de Gaspé, at the town entrance, by the bay, with parking.
Tip
Finish your visit at the outdoor Cartier monument, with the view of the bay where he landed.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Musée de la Gaspésie
What can you see at the Gaspésie Museum?
The peninsula’s history, from the Mi'gmaq to fishing and seafaring, and the Jacques Cartier monument next door.
Where did Jacques Cartier land in Gaspé?
In Gaspé Bay, near the promontory where the museum and the monument stand.
How long does a visit to the Gaspésie Museum take?
About forty-five minutes to an hour and a half.