Visit the mines in virtual reality!
Visit four major mining sites in the Thetford region thanks to immersive virtual reality videos available at the Minéro - Thetford Museum.
Geneviève Clavet Roy• July 29, 2021
Museum and Interpretation center
Minéro - Musée de Thetford | KB3
Thetford Mines • Région de Thetford
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Description
In a few words
Science, art, culture and heritage meet at Minero - Musée de Thetford. 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
Virtually discover the rich heritage of the MRC des Appalaches! Thanks to virtual headset technology, it is possible to fly over certain abandoned mining sites in the MRC des Appalaches territory directly on site at the Minero Museum. The three-dimensional videos integrated into the visual field of the virtual helmets thus offer the most curious the opportunity to approach mining shafts submerged by turquoise water, mining dumps and the remains of four old asbestos mines.
For Real!
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Schedule and prices
Schedule
SUMMER (JUNE 24 TO SEPTEMBER 6, 2021)
FROM TUESDAY TO FRIDAY 9:30 AM TO 5:00 PM
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
FALL (SEPTEMBER 7 TO OCTOBER 11, 2021)
FROM TUESDAY TO FRIDAY 9:30 AM TO 4:30 PM
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 9:30 AM TO 5:00 PM
LOW SEASON (FROM OCTOBER 12)
FROM WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 11AM TO 4PM
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 12 PM TO 5 PM
Prices
MUSEUM (Rate valid from July 5 to Labor Day).Adults: $ 15
Seniors (65 and over): $ 11
Students: $ 9
Children (6 to 17 years old): $ 6
Children (5 and under): free
FAMILY
(2 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN) $ 37
CHILDREN SUPP. $ 5
Rates subject to change without notice.
Articles (7)
Articles
12 places to discover the history of the Thetford area
Do you like History? The one of the Thetford area will fascinate you! Here are 12 places to discover it.
Geneviève Clavet Roy• July 27, 2021
Curious Nature Pride and excessiveness of a region
The Thetford region can be defined in one word: excessiveness. The landscapes, the mining heritage, the media coverage given to asbestos: everything is immense. To find out more, discover the permanent exhibition at the Minéro museum of Thetford.
Geneviève Clavet Roy• July 21, 2021
Gabrielle visits KB3
Recently, I was able to visit the historic center of the King Mine, which was a real pleasure for me. If you are a history fanatic or simply fascinated by the city of Thetford Mines and its character, you will be in for it!
Gabrielle Nicol• July 6, 2021
Curious Nature Underground mine in Thetford: a successful simulation!
The new exhibit at the King Mine Historic Center | KB3 is a successful simulation of an underground mine gallery. We live there an unprecedented experience by discovering the fascinating world of underground work.
Geneviève Clavet Roy• July 1, 2021
Active Nature The Lumineau'sisters weekend in the region of Thetford
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
Curious Nature One of Mathieu's favourites : le Centre historique de la mine King | KB3
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
Minéro - Musée de Thetford | KB3
711, boulevard Frontenac Ouest
Thetford Mines Québec, G6G 7Y8 View on Google Maps