The Mhist – Sherbrooke History Museum: A Must-See Destination in the Eastern Townships!
The Mhist – Sherbrooke History Museum is a must-see destination in the Eastern Townships for learning, understanding, and exploring the history of the region. Through its diverse exhibitions, guided activities and city tours, as well as its heritage-focused events, the Mhist demonstrates that history is accessible to everyone.
Sherbrooke Memories
Permanent Exhibition
Discover or rediscover the history of Sherbrooke through the people who built, dreamed of, shaped, and chose this city. The exhibition features hundreds of photographs, testimonies about daily life and the development of local neighbourhoods, examples of businesses and industries that flourished in Sherbrooke, and much more. Visitors can also step into the role of a curious switchboard operator by listening to conversations on a real telephone switchboard or watch the Abenaki legend of the Lone Pine come to life before their eyes through voice recognition technology.
English Tea Festival
June 20, 2026
Created by the Townships Trail, the English Tea Festival brings together five heritage sites across the Eastern Townships that invite visitors to experience the enduring tradition of English tea service. At the Mhist, the event will take place on June 20, 2026. Two sittings (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.) are offered and include tea, of course, along with scones, atmosphere, historical anecdotes, and more. The event is organized in partnership with the Uplands Cultural Centre and Les Serres St-Élie.
Space is limited and reservations are required. – Ticket Purchase | English Tea Service
Parcelles d’histoire(s)
June 11, 2026 to October 25, 2026
The exhibition Parcelles d’histoire(s) offers a sensitive look at the small and large stories that make up the past of Sherbrooke and its people through a selection of objects, archives, and testimonies. Each artifact becomes a gateway to a personal or collective narrative, revealing fragments of life that are often unknown yet essential to understanding our shared memory. Blending memories, documents, and historical context, this exhibition invites visitors to experience history in a different way — through fragments, emotion, and discovery.
Christmas in People’s Hearts
November 19, 2026 to January 10, 2027
The exhibition Christmas in People’s Hearts immerses visitors in the traditions, memories, and emotions associated with the holiday season in Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships. Through objects, photographs, and stories, it highlights how Christmas has been experienced across generations, from family gatherings and local customs to meaningful moments in community life. A warm immersion into the history of celebrations that have shaped the region’s collective imagination.
Guided Tours, Storytelling and Conferences
Would you like to discover Sherbrooke and its historic neighbourhoods through an outdoor guided tour? The Mhist offers several tours highlighting Sherbrooke’s architectural, industrial, religious, and commercial heritage. During July and August, three tours are offered on a rotating schedule and free of charge, courtesy of our partner Desjardins. Private or customized tours are also available — inquire for more information.
Each month, the Mhist presents conferences connected to its exhibitions or simply about local history. In the coming months, guest speakers will discuss topics including the history of baseball, First Nations, and antique toys.
Several activities are also offered throughout the year as part of events such as the Journées de la culture, Children’s Day, and more. Follow the website or social media channels to stay informed about upcoming activities.
The Sherbrooke History Museum is also…
An archival centre bringing together 600 documentary fonds, 1.3 million photographs, a large collection of newspapers, 8,000 maps and plans, and more than 3,500 collection objects, among others. These elements are of course highlighted in exhibitions, but they are also accessible to researchers, the curious, and history enthusiasts.
