The Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science inspires, amazes and makes the discovery of nature, science and the richness of its natural heritage collections accessible to all. Majestically overlooking downtown Sherbrooke, the Museum, a non-profit organization, is teeming with activities of all kinds: exhibitions, multisensory shows, educational activities, conferences and one-off events.
Our current exhibitions:
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
AlterAnima - Unexpected Encounters
Plunge into a world of fantasy where what you see is mixed with what animals see, in a way that is as unexpected as it is scientific. The AlterAnima exhibit presents the most beautiful taxidermic specimens from the collections of the Museum in an artistic and original setting. Hundreds of animals await your visit, including a polar bear and a cougar. You must be on the lookout and open your eyes; several animals are hidden in unexpected places! A cascade of visual and acoustic surprises awaits you in this fantastic forest!
Sève
Step into an immersive experience where science comes alive through a unique interactive and sensory journey. By completing digital and cognitive challenges, you help grow the Tree of Knowledge while discovering how science can help better understand and address environmental challenges. A playful and technological exhibition that turns learning into a living, accessible, and inspiring experience.
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS
Giraffe | Anne Innis Dagg’s Tallest Passion
Until September 7, 2026
Did you know that one of the world’s leading giraffe experts was Canadian? Anne Innis Dagg dedicated her life to studying these fascinating animals and made a lasting impact on zoology and wildlife research. Step into her world and discover giraffes from a new perspective—exploring their behavior, remarkable adaptations, and the challenges they face in the wild. A captivating journey that blends science, history, and wildlife exploration.
Minéro On Safari
Until October 5, 2026
Between the animal world and the mineral world, this exhibition reveals surprising and often unexpected similarities. Some stone textures resemble animal skin, while certain behaviours in the living world seem linked to the properties of rocks. Across 4 zones and more than 150 specimens, explore these fascinating connections between two worlds that appear opposite, yet are deeply intertwined. An exhibition created by Minéro – Musée de Thetford | KB3 in collaboration with Parc Safari.
Scientific Walk at Domaine-Howard
June 26 to August 23, 2026 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
Time: 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Location: Domaine-Howard Park (1300 Portland Blvd., Sherbrooke)
The Nature and Science Museum invites the public to discover Domaine-Howard from a completely new perspective through its new Scientific Walk, a free activity offered throughout the summer. Until August 23, 2026, the public can participate in one of two daily activities, at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Lasting approximately one hour, this guided route offers an immersion into the natural, horticultural and geological riches of one of Sherbrooke’s most beautiful parks. Accompanied by a facilitator, participants will be invited to observe, understand and appreciate this heritage through eight stops.
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Two activities per day: 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- Domaine-Howard Park (1300 Portland Blvd., Sherbrooke)
- Starting point of the route: Domaine-Howard parking lot (near the blue house)
- Free activity
- This activity is intended primarily for teenagers, adults and seniors.
- In the event of bad weather, the activity may be cancelled. Check our Facebook page one hour before departure to find out if the activity will not take place.
This project is directly inspired by the natural, landscape and built heritage of this park, considering it as a place of knowledge and transmission. The guided route highlights the gardens, wooded areas, the pond and the pavilions as witnesses to the history of the site and the evolution of landscapes and know-how.
By observing the trees, the soil, the water, the buildings and the signs of life, it becomes possible to perceive Domaine-Howard not only as a place for walking, but as a living space carrying history, memory and scientific knowledge.
The Living Canvas project is made possible through the financial support of the Government of Quebec and the City of Sherbrooke as part of the 2024-2027 Cultural Development Agreement.
120 cm of History!
August 1 to August 31, 2026
Time: One activity in the morning and one in the afternoon
Location: Nature and Science Museum of Sherbrooke (225 Frontenac Street, Sherbrooke)
As part of Archaeology Month, travel back in time by taking part in a true scientific investigation! Like archaeologists, explore a 1.2-metre-deep excavation pit, layer by layer, by carefully removing boxes hidden in the pit. Do they contain authentic artifacts or are they empty? Each discovery reveals a clue that helps reconstruct the human history of the site. Through reproductions, illustrations and explanations from our presenter, discover how archaeologists collaborate with other specialists to date remains, understand ancient landscapes and bring 120 cm of memory buried since the end of the last Ice Age to life. Did you know that so many stories were sleeping beneath our feet?
- August 1 to 31, 2026
- Two activities per day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon)
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Nature and Science Museum of Sherbrooke (225 Frontenac Street, Sherbrooke)
- Activity included with regular admission, no reservation required
- Ages 8 and up. This activity takes place as part of Archaeology Month organized by Archéo-Québec.
Summer View 2026 – Nature Photography Outing
Friday, August 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Domaine-Howard Park (1300 Portland Blvd., Sherbrooke)
On Friday, August 7, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., participate free of charge in Summer View – Nature Photography Outing. Meet at Domaine-Howard Park to take on various challenges inspired by the workshop given at the Museum on July 4 by Guy Tremblay. This outing is planned for the evening to take advantage of the golden light characteristic of this time of day.
- Friday, August 7, 2026
- 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Domaine-Howard Park (1300 Portland Blvd., Sherbrooke)
- Starting point of the route: Domaine-Howard parking lot (near the blue house)
- Free activity, reservation recommended
- This activity is intended primarily for people aged 50 and over. In the event of bad weather, the activity may be cancelled. Check our Facebook page one hour before departure to find out if the activity will not take place.
The Living Canvas project is made possible through the financial support of the Government of Quebec and the City of Sherbrooke as part of the 2024-2027 Cultural Development Agreement.
Conference – Les Petites Fourches and Indigenous Archaeological Potential
August 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Nature and Science Museum of Sherbrooke (225 Frontenac Street, Sherbrooke)
As part of Archaeology Month, attend the conference Les Petites Fourches and Indigenous Archaeological Potential presented by Claude Chapdelaine, archaeologist and Professor Emeritus at the University of Montreal, which will take place on Tuesday, August 25, at 7:00 p.m., at the Nature and Science Museum of Sherbrooke.
The prehistoric archaeological potential of the greater Sherbrooke region has been known for more than 65 years and most of the knowledge comes from Les Petites Fourches. Despite the accumulation of data between 1962 and 1995, the absence of a synthesis led to the implementation of a new three-year intervention program, from 2021 to 2023, which resulted in the discovery of three new sites. This new contribution of data is presented with the objective of revealing the main conclusions drawn from the analysis of five sites while expanding our study area to the Greater Sherbrooke region. The goal is to tell a cultural history spanning 9,000 years. Discussion will focus on the first occupants, their successors who polished stone, and groups that integrated pottery into their daily lives. A more complete cultural history emerges from all available data, and the contribution of this work is to share the various moments that marked human occupation of the greater Sherbrooke region.
The evening will also mark the launch of the book At the Confluence of the Saint-François and Massawippi Rivers: Les Petites Fourches Through Time, edited by Claude Chapdelaine and Adrian L. Burke. This activity takes place as part of Archaeology Month organized by Archéo-Québec.
Free activity
Suggested reservation: https://museenaturesciences.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/conference-les-petites-fourches-et-le-potentiel-archeologique-autochtone
