100 years of heritage to discover!
A heritage
of more than
5,000 artifacts
The Rodrigue Museum was born from Claude Rodrigue’s passion for antique machinery and tools. Since his adolescence, Mr. Rodrigue has accumulated an impressive quantity of artifacts. This is why in 2015, he decided to create his own personal museum on the premises of his excavation company.
Visits are always guided and must be booked in advance.
Stories to tell
Given the public’s interest and inspired by the desire to share Quebec’s heritage, Mr. Rodrigue chose to offer everyone the opportunity to visit his museum by reservation, accompanied by passionate guides and, on occasion, by Mr. Rodrigue himself.
Today, the museum still occupies the same premises and continues to expand. The motto has become “A heritage to preserve” and the goal has always remained the same; to raise funds for multiple sclerosis research.
What to see
Explore 16 thematic rooms offering a unique immersion into history and heritage,
with captivating exhibitions to see all year round.
The “p’tit train” of the Laurentians
Vintage toys
This area is bound to make everyone nostalgic when they see all the old metal toys. A very impressive collection in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors reminds the older generation of the fond memories of childhood and amazes the younger generation.
The artisans' corner
Visitors can admire the superb work of Quebec artisans who have made beautiful hand-crafted wooden objects, including superb miniature sailboats.
The forge and woodworking shop
This is the most beautiful room in the museum. Visitors can see a whole array of beautiful antique tools used in the past by carpenters and blacksmiths to work wood and metal.
Daily life of the period
This is a space reminiscent of family life from another era and is dedicated to women and their importance in the family’s daily life.
Transportation on snow
Visitors can see several vehicles adapted for transportation on snow: snowmobiles, sleds and others, including a beautiful “snowplane” from 1939.
The lumbermen
A beautiful collection of saws, axes and other tools that were used by loggers to clear land in a previous era.
Come and see us!
Visiting Hours
Weekdays:
2 tours per day,
at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Weekends:
6 tours per day,
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.