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Minéro - Musée de Thetford | KB3

Thetford Mines • Région de Thetford
Minéro - Musée de Thetford
Minéro - Musée de Thetford
Minéro - Musée de Thetford
Hall and virtual reality
Minéro - Musée de Thetford
Minéro - Musée de Thetford
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Minéro - Musée de Thetford
Minéro - Musée de Thetford
Minéro - Musée de Thetford
Minéro - Musée de Thetford
Minéro - Musée de Thetford
Minéro - Musée de Thetford
Minéro - Musée de Thetford
Minéro - Musée de Thetford
Centre historique de la mine King | KB3
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Minéro - Musée de Thetford | KB3

Contact details

711, boulevard Frontenac Ouest
Thetford Mines Québec, G6G 7Y8
List of itineraries

418 335-2123 #221
1 855 335-2123

info@museeminero.com

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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.

Visit duration : 1.30 h

Certifications et distinctions

  • Authorized museums
  • Grand Prix Régional - 2004
  • Grand Prix Régional - 2009
  • Grand Prix National ARGENT - 2009
  • Grand Prix Régional - 2018

Schedule and prices

Schedule

From 11th of October 2022
Tuesday to Sunday, 10AM to 4PM.

Open until 23th of December 4PM.

Closed from 24th to 26th of December.

Open 27th to 30th of December 1PM to 5PM

Reopens on the 14th of January 2023
Tuesday to Sunday, 10AM to 4PM.

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 (6)

Articles

Rencontres inspirantes - En vedette [HIDDEN TREASURES] Jeff On The Road Discovers Thetford's Hidden Treasures

When I think of the Thetford region, I immediately think of the famous, almost lunar landscapes typical of this area. Driving along the area's roads, it's easy to imagine the not-so-distant mining past that forged this place. As I discovered during my last visit to the region in the spring of 2022, Thetford has so much to offer visitors, and it's all within easy reach of several major urban centers. In this article, you'll discover some of Thetford's hidden treasures that I had the opportunity to visit during my most recent stay in the area. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

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!

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