Museums for kids in Quebec: 14 hands-on museums
Gone are the don't-touch museums: across Quebec, museums are built around interactivity, simulators and hands-on experiments. Here are fourteen museums kids genuinely love, by region.
In short: with ages 2 to 8, the Laval Children's Museum and the Canadian Children's Museum; with ages 8 and up, the Cosmodome, the Science Centre and the Onondaga submarine.
Montreal
1. Centre des sciences de Montréal
Hands-on exhibits to understand science while having fun, in the Old Port.
- Quai King-Edward, 2, rue de la Commune Ouest, Montreal
- See the listing
2. Planétarium de Montréal
Immersive shows under 360° domes and astronomy exhibits.
- 4801, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin, Montreal
- See the listing
3. Pointe-à-Callière, Cité d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal
Walk among real archaeological remains.
- 350, place Royale, Montreal
- See the listing
Laval
4. Musée pour enfants de Laval
A mini-city where ages 2 to 8 play at more than 22 jobs.
- 3805, boulevard Curé-Labelle, Laval
- See the listing
5. Cosmodôme
Interactive missions, 4D cinema and astronaut simulators.
- 2150, autoroute des Laurentides, Laval
- See the listing
6. Musée de la santé Armand-Frappier
Health from the cell to the planet, in a hosted interactive exhibit.
- 2150, autoroute des Laurentides, Laval
- See the listing
South Shore
7. Exporail, le Musée ferroviaire canadien
More than 400 railway artifacts and vehicles you can board, including steam locomotives.
- 110, rue Saint-Pierre, Saint-Constant
- See the listing
8. Électrium (Hydro-Québec)
An electric eel and a generator that makes your hair stand on end.
- 2001, rue Michel-Faraday, Sainte-Julie
- See the listing
Elsewhere in Quebec
9. Musée canadien de l'histoire et Musée canadien des enfants
The Canadian Children's Museum and its exhibit "The Great Adventure".
- 100, rue Laurier, Gatineau
- See the listing
10. Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke
The interactive Sève exhibit and its challenges.
- 225, rue Frontenac, Sherbrooke
- See the listing
11. Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père
The Onondaga submarine, a lighthouse and the story of the Empress of Ireland.
- 1000, rue du Phare, Rimouski
- See the listing
12. Musée du Fjord
A saltwater aquarium and a multimedia show about the fjord.
- 3346, boulevard de la Grande-Baie Sud (La Baie), Saguenay
- See the listing
13. Cité de l'Or et village minier de Bourlamaque
A trip 91 metres underground in a former gold mine.
- 90, avenue Perreault, Val-d'Or
- See the listing
14. Musée maritime de Charlevoix
Climb aboard schooners, with an outdoor play park.
- 305, rue de l'Église (Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive), Les Éboulements
- See the listing
Frequently asked questions
Which museum is best with a 3-year-old?
The Laval Children's Museum (ages 2 to 8) and the Canadian Children's Museum in Gatineau are designed for little ones.
Do you need to book?
It varies from one museum to another. During spring break and holidays, check hours and ticketing on the official website before you go.
Which museum to visit on a rainy day in Montreal?
The Science Centre, the Planetarium and Pointe-à-Callière are entirely indoors.
Information checked on October 12, 2026. Prices and hours may change: confirm with each place before you go.
