Musée des Abénakis
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ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The Abenaki Museum, the first Aboriginal museum in Quebec, invites you to discover the true image of a nation. On the program: guided tour of the exhibitions, multimedia film, terrace and boutique. Located in the heart of a historical site, you can take advantage of this rest area to visit the churches and the Odanak Chapel. The Museum is open year round (check our website for opening hours). Traditional meal packages are available upon reservation.
Also, near the Museum, walking trails with interpretation of the fauna and flora allow you to discover the environment of the community of Odanak.
MISSION
The Abenaki Museum offers a historical and contemporary testimony of Abenaki culture. Committed to its community, it offers to all generations experiences, know-how and traditions testifying to the Abenaki richness.
TOLBA TRAIL
In any season, discover the uniqueness of Odanak's fauna and flora by walking the Tolba Trail and Koak Trail along the Saint-François River. Interpretation panels will inform you about medicinal plants and various animal species such as turtles, reptiles and birds.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Abenaki guides in season (check with the establishment)
School activities
Picnic area available
First aboriginal museum opened in 1962
Museum located in an aboriginal reserve
Walking trails
Boutique
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
More Informations
Scholar activities
Picnic spot available
Museum situated on a reserve
First autochtone museum opened in 1962
Meeting rooms available to hold your events
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ADDRESS
Musée des Abénakis
108, rue Waban-Aki
Odanak, Québec, J0G 1H0 -
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 450 568-2600
Fax: 450 568-5959
Email: groupes@museeabenakis.ca
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WEBSITE
https://museeabenakis.ca/ -
SCHEDULE
October 1st to April 30
Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m..
Closed
December 24th to January 3th
May 1st to Septembre 30
Everyday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. -
PAYMENT METHOD
Cash, Debit card, Credit card (Visa, Master Card), Check