The Mhist – Sherbrooke History Museum: A Must-See in the Eastern Townships!
The Mhist – Sherbrooke History Museum is an essential stop in the Eastern Townships for anyone looking to learn, understand, and explore the region’s history! Through its diverse exhibitions, engaging city tours, and heritage-focused events, the Mhist proves that history is accessible to all.
50 Years of Commitment to Gender Equality
February 5 to May 4, 2025
Designed by the Conseil du statut de la femme as part of its 50th anniversary, this exhibition highlights the progress made in achieving gender equality—whether in family and social life, work, politics, education, or health. Since Sherbrooke has played its own role in this journey, the Mhist complements the exhibition with Sherbrookoise d’exception, a tribute to remarkable women in local history.
Lone Pine
May 22 to June 22, 2025
Artist-curator Josiane Bolduc offers a fresh interpretation of the legend of Rocher au Pin Solitaire, or Mena’sen. Located in the heart of the Saint-François River, this rock is steeped in Indigenous legend. The exhibition weaves together historical, cultural, and relational narratives.
Curious Creatures – A Delightfully Wild Collection
July 10 to October 19, 2025
The Mhist’s historical collections are brimming with photographs of pets, farm animals, and even leisure animals. This exhibition showcases a selection of these images, forming a nostalgic album that will make you smile, reflect, and reminisce. A perfect experience for the whole family!
Sherbrooke Memories
Permanent Exhibition
Discover—or rediscover—Sherbrooke’s history through the stories of the people who built, shaped, and called this city home. Featuring hundreds of photographs, personal testimonies, and insights into the city’s neighborhoods, thriving businesses, and booming industries, this exhibition brings Sherbrooke’s past to life. Step into the shoes of a vintage telephone operator listening in on real conversations or watch the Abenaki legend of the Lone Pine unfold before your eyes through voice recognition technology!
Guided Tours, Storytelling, and Conferences
Fancy a guided tour through Sherbrooke’s historic districts? The Mhist offers several outdoor circuits highlighting the city’s architectural, industrial, religious, and commercial heritage.
The museum also hosts storytelling sessions, conferences, and activities tied to its exhibitions, including special events like Journées de la culture and Children’s Day. Stay updated via our website and social media!
The Sherbrooke History Museum Is Also…
A vast archive center housing 600 documentary collections, 1.3 million photographs, an extensive newspaper collection, 8,000 maps and plans, and over 3,500 artifacts. While many of these treasures feature in exhibitions, they are also accessible to researchers, history buffs, and the simply curious!
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