La Pulperie de Chicoutimi - Regional Museum

An exceptional historical site surrounded by a huge park

La Pulperie de Chicoutimi / Regional Museum of the Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean is located downtown and is opened year-round. It is a cultural and touristic animation centre dedicated to the preservation and valorization of heritage, as well as the promotion of art. La Pulperie is a major historical site in the region and a museum. It is featuring a century of history.

The Reserve of the Museum showcases more than 26 000 objects and works of art. Discover the permanent exhibition "Chek8timi" that will make you live an immersive, interactive, historical and archaeological experience in the heart of the Chicoutimi trading post. Come and visit the famous house of painter Arthur Villeneuve and discover his universe! Explore traveling exhibitions from worldwide museums, including the ones designed and created by the team at La Pulperie. You can also walk around at your leisure on our hiking trails and interpretation circuit amidst an immense park.

Exhibitions:
 
Brew. Of Taverns and Men
April 19, 2025 to January 25, 2026
With over 3,300 performances and 3 million spectators, Broue remains one of Quebec's greatest cultural phenomena. The exhibition reveals the behind-the-scenes of this cult play. All the sets, props, and costumes are presented to visitors. An exhibition presented by La Voie Maltée and designed by le Musée de la civilisation.

Hello Jean-Jules!
Works and small masterpieces by Jean-Jules Soucy
June 7, 2025 to May 3, 2026
A colorful exhibition exploring the art of Jean-Jules Soucy, his creativity, his humor, and his attachment to his hometown, La Baie. A unique journey into the world of spirit and beauty.

New Exhibition:

World Press Photo Exhibition 2025
October 10 to November 2, 2025
The World Press Photo has been recognized since 1955 as the largest and most prestigious annual press photography competition in the world. The winning photographs are assembled in a traveling exhibition visiting more than 80 cities in 30 countries including Saguenay. For its 68th edition, the competition saw 3,778 photographers from 141 countries submit 59,320 photographs. The winners were chosen by an independent jury rewarding 42 winners from 30 countries.