Things to do in Sherbrooke, Canada: The Best Museums

A new multimedia/multisensory adventure awaits, a mere stone's throw from the Orford Express and Omaterra. Witness the birth of the Appalachian Mountains and cross the lava fields. Feel the continents shift and the glaciers retreat as the earth trembles and the temperature soars, then plunges... You'll never see the Eastern Townships quite the same way again! Be sure to stop by the permanent exhibition "The Cycle of the Seasons," which showcases the finest plant and animal specimens in southern Québec! Consult the program for temporary exhibitions and events.

Housed in a stately and lovely heritage home dating more than a 150 years, Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre combines local history and cultural traditions with contemporary artistic works. Built in 1862 by John Paddon, Uplands, a Georgian-style house, is set in a park surrounded by gardens. Tea in the English tradition is served on the veranda, in the garden or indoors according to the season. The menu includes tea, scones, pastries, cucumber sandwiches, jam, Devonshire style cream and more, garnished with fresh mint and flowers from our gardens. Delicious! In addition to historical and contemporary art exhibits, Uplands offers a diverse range of activities and services: Concerts, Workshops for both children and adults, Sales of works by local artists as well as craft shows, Gift Shop and gift certificates, Gardens and picnic area, Group activities and prices, and Rentals for special occasion.

The Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke is located in the former headquarters of the Eastern Townships Bank, a fine 19th century building which is part of Sherbrooke's architectural heritage. Its downtown location places the museum at the very heart of regional cultural activities. The Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke has as its primary mission the promotion of the fine arts, encouraging appreciation of both their universal value and their regional flavour. To this end, the Musée is interested in works produced by the artists of the Eastern Townships, inspired by this region, or collected by its citizens. The Musée also works towards the study and collection of national and international art naïf, as well as the presentation of artistic achievements developed elsewhere. In its three galleries, the museum presents some ten exhibitions per year. The Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke is supported by le ministère de la Culture et des Communications, by the city of Sherbrooke, and by the generosity of its members. Established in 1982 by a group of art lovers, the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke is the principal agent of conservation and promotion of the visual arts in the Eastern Townships. Accredited by the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec in March 1990, since 1996 the museum has occupied an historic 19th century building, formerly the head office of the Eastern Townships Bank in downtown Sherbrooke. This completely restored building meets all the norms of museology and conservation. Over the years, the Musée has become an important factor in the conservation and diffusion of the visual arts in the Eastern Townships and is known for its dynamism, professionalism, and accessibility.