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
M. André Prus, président du conseil d'administration de Minéro–Musée de Thetford | KB3, est fier d'annoncer l'arrivée de M. Michaël Caron à titre de directeur général de l'institution. Son entrée en fonction est prévue pour le 22 février 2021.
Geneviève Clavet Roy• February 22, 2021
L’équipe de Minéro - Musée de Thetford | KB3 est heureuse de vous annoncer la réouverture officielle du Musée pour la saison touristique estivale 2020 dès le dimanche 5 juillet prochain avec de nouveaux horaires, une nouvelle programmation et un tout nouveau décor.
Geneviève Clavet Roy• June 18, 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
711, boulevard Frontenac Ouest
Thetford Mines Québec, G6G 7Y8 View on Google Maps