The Musée Acadien du Quebec à Bonaventure works to protect, preserve and communicate the compelling story of the Acadians of Quebec at both the regional and national levels through its exhibitions, live performances and research.
Information courtesy of the Musée acadien du Québec.
Facing Chaleur Bay, the Museum is located in the town of Bonaventure, founded in 1760 by Acadiens who fled deportation from New Brunswick. The impressive main building itself was built in 1914 and was originally an academy for boys. It was restored in 1990.
Other historical buildings on-site include:
Pavillon Orleans Express:
An old hangar from a former furniture store in Bonaventure now houses the work of artist Marcel Arsenault.
Pavillon Evangeline:
A former forge from the Robin Company dating back to the mid 19th century, the Pavillon now houses a gallery/boutique of Acadien/Gaspesian inspired visual arts.
Pavillon Gospel Chapel:
The most recent building added to the site is home to a shop that specializes in a variety of local food products.
Pavillon Grand Pré:
This building hosts the workshop/boutique Verre & Bulles which demonstrates methods of thermoforming and smelting glass objects, as well as soap-making. It is open year round.