Museums and Culture
Museums, galleries, chapels and cultural spaces that are free, always or on certain days.
November 2026
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Mississauga Library, Courtneypark
Mississauga Library, Courtneypark is a public library in the Meadowvale Village area of Mississauga. Drop in to read, browse the shelves or find a quiet spot to work. Entry is free; ask at the desk about getting a library card.
Mississauga Library, Erin Meadows
Mississauga Library, Erin Meadows is a public library in the Central Erin Mills area of Mississauga. Drop in to read, browse the shelves or find a quiet spot to work. Entry is free; ask at the desk about getting a library card.
Art Gallery of Mississauga
Art Gallery of Mississauga is an art gallery in the City Centre area of Mississauga with free admission. Check its website for current opening hours before you go.
Leslie Log House (Mississauga)
Leslie Log House is a museum in the Central Erin Mills area of Mississauga with free admission. Check its website for current opening hours before you go.
Domaine Trinity (Iberville)
A restored estate in the Iberville sector that the City runs as a nature and culture hub, with an art centre and the Maison Epiphany. It hosts free talks, workshops and literary cafés all year. Entry is free unless stated otherwise; some activities have limited spots and need registration.
Bibliothèque Le Survenant (Sorel-Tracy Library)
Sorel-Tracy's public library on rue George. Dropping in to read or browse is free.
Musée d'art de Joliette (free for Joliette residents)
Important: free only for Joliette residents with proof of residence, and for kids 16 and under; other adults pay admission. One of Quebec's major art museums, now showing Building a Collection (Oct 3, 2026 to May 16, 2027) and Jean Paul Lemieux's Sojourn in Brittany (to Jan 10, 2027). Open Tuesday to Friday noon to 5 PM, weekends 10 AM to 5 PM.
Bibliothèque Paul-O.-Trépanier (Granby Library)
Granby's downtown public library on rue Dufferin, with two floors of books and computer stations. Visiting and reading on site are free.
Bibliothèque H.-N.-Biron (Nicolet Library)
Nicolet's public library, in the city hall building on rue de Monseigneur-Panet, is a free place to read, browse and spend time indoors. The City of Nicolet says the library's activities, such as storytime and computer workshops, are free, though many need registration. Check the city's activity calendar for upcoming programs.
Centre d'exposition Léo-Ayotte (Centre des arts de Shawinigan)
A two floor contemporary art gallery inside the Centre des arts de Shawinigan, showing work by established and emerging artists from the region and beyond. Until December 13, 2026 you can see Jardiner le son by Isabelle Clermont, Rose nacré et bleu by Andrée-Anne Mercier and Olympia by Christian Messier. Free admission (entrée libre). Open Wednesday to Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm and weekends noon to 4 pm.
Bibliothèque Simone-L.-Roy (Library)
A branch of the Trois-Rivières public library network on Grande Allée. You can walk in and read or consult documents on site without a library card, and the library Wi-Fi is free. Regular hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 1 pm to 8 pm, Thursday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, closed Monday; check before you go (819 377-4289). Borrowing needs a subscription, which has a fee for most non-residents.
Bibliothèque Orise-Longval (Library, formerly La Franciade)
A branch of the Trois-Rivières public library network on rue de la Mairie, formerly called Bibliothèque de La Franciade. You can walk in and read or consult documents on site without a library card, and the library Wi-Fi is free. Regular hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 1 pm to 8 pm, Thursday to Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, closed Monday; check before you go (819 374-6419). Borrowing needs a subscription, which has a fee for most non-residents.