Museum, historic/archeological site
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Musée du Fort Saint-Jean
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Located on the banks of the Richelieu River, this museum traces 350 years of military history of this national historic site and its occupants through historical exhibitions, all on the heritage site of the Royal Military College Saint-Jean.
Map and contact information
Vehicle and Parking Services
- Free parking
- Parking for buses
Permanent exhibitions
- Le Fort Saint-Jean: 350 ans d'occupation militaire
Temporary exhibitions
- Until June 15, 2027: D’assiégé à assaillant ! To mark the 250th anniversary of the American invasion of 1775, the Musée du Fort Saint-Jean presents D'assiégé à assaillant! The exhibition retraces the siege of the fort, the British counter-offensive of 1776 and the strategic role of naval defense. It also highlights the importance of Fort Saint-Jean in Canadian history, and the discoveries made during underwater excavations on the site.
Recreational / cultural activities
- Conference
- Demonstration
- Entertainment for children
- Guided tour
- Rally
- Self-guided tour
- Tasting
- Workshop
Services
- Air conditioning
- Interactive information kiosk
- Boutique
Restaurant and food services
- Picnic area
- Cafeteria
Eligible customers
- Adults
- Teens
- Children
- Groups
- Minimum age required: 0
Groups
- Entertainment available
- Tours : in french
- Tours : in english
- Special schedule on request
- Possible off-season opening
- Group rates
- Booking required
Available facilities
- Banquet, meeting, conference room
- Changing-room
- Interpretation panels