The Haut-Richelieu Museum
In the heart of Old St-Jean, the Haut-Richelieu Museum diffuses the regional history and promotes ancient and contemporary Quebec ceramics. The Museum is located in the old public market building which is also the old fire house, a grand patrimonial building dating back to the 19th century. Come discover the rich history of our region!
From June 4 to October 11, 2026, the Musée du Haut-Richelieu in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu presents The Great Fire of 1876, a historical exhibition dedicated to one of the defining events in the history of the Haut-Richelieu region. Through documents, artifacts and testimonies, discover how the fire of June 18, 1876 devastated a large part of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, its impact on local residents and merchants, and the reconstruction efforts that transformed the city. The exhibition also explores the evolution of fire safety, from the first fire stations to modern equipment, and features the famous 1876 Silsby pump, a heritage object preserved at the Musée du Haut-Richelieu.
Our exhibitions
Our permanent exhibition, ‘’ the Haut-Richelieu: Water, Earth, and Fire” launched in 2017, showcases local history, and ancient and contemporary quebec ceramics. The exhibition also presents a view of the economic, social, and political history of the region. As you move along through the collection, you will walk by the Silsby fire pump, a classified cultural property. The museum also showcases temporary exhibitions with a diversified program. During the summer months, you can discover our exhibitions and our patrimonial building accompanied by an animator.
Coming up
This Winter, come visit ‘’Entre présence et souvenir”. With our innovative portable technology, visitors can meet the colourful characters presenting our new exhibition. These characters have no link to the past, the present or even the future. The experience is an interactive multimedia walking experience. The device will trigger audio-visual content throughout your visit as you move along the collection at your own pace.
The Museum offers a wide variety of activities and services available to all clienteles.
- Ceramic workshops
- Children’s Parties
- Educational programs
- Team building
- A function room available for private rentals
- Ceramics classes with professional ceramists
- History books and art boutique