Museos y cultura

Sorel-Tracy's public library on rue George. Dropping in to read or browse is free.

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.

Granby's downtown public library on rue Dufferin, with two floors of books and computer stations. Visiting and reading on site are free.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A branch of the Trois-Rivières public library network on rue Paré. 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 to Friday 10 am to 8 pm and weekends 10 am to 5 pm, closed Monday; check before you go (819 378-8206). Borrowing needs a subscription, which has a fee for most non-residents.

A branch of the Trois-Rivières public library network on boulevard Jean-XXIII. 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 to Friday 10 am to 8 pm and Saturday to Monday 10 am to 5 pm; check before you go (819 374-6525). Borrowing needs a subscription, which has a fee for most non-residents.

A Trois-Rivières public library inside the Maison de la culture downtown. 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 Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm and weekends 10 am to 5 pm; check before you go (819 372-4615). Borrowing needs a subscription, which has a fee for most non-residents.

A venue for media and digital art in the Cap-de-la-Madeleine sector, showing interactive, immersive and conceptual works that mix current technology with visual arts. Exhibitions are free. Check opening hours before you go (819 693-2627).

The art gallery of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, on the main campus on boulevard des Forges. The university's own culture guide says its activities are free at all times. Check the university for current exhibitions and opening hours.