Musée Pop

Musée Pop is a museum dedicated to popular culture in Trois-Rivières that displays contemporary items, art pieces, and music artifacts across multiple levels. The building incorporates the Old Prison of Trois-Rivières, built between 1816 and 1822, with portions of its original structure still visible within the museum space.

The Old Prison was built between 1816 and 1822 and operated for over 160 years as one of Canada's longest-running detention facilities. The institution closed in 1986 and was later adapted to house this museum and its collections.

The museum holds more than 27,000 pins that show Quebec's social movements, political shifts, and artistic expressions between 1970 and 2015. These objects reveal how people expressed their beliefs and identity through small but meaningful items.

Visitors can explore the museum independently or join guided tours that cover both the current exhibitions and the former prison areas. Advance reservations are recommended for group visits to ensure a better-organized experience.

The museum features an interactive children's exhibit where visitors help create a remedy to save the city from a transformed squirrel. This playful installation blends problem-solving with creativity and offers an unforgettable experience for young visitors.

Location: Trois-Rivières

Website: http://culturepop.qc.ca

GPS coordinates: 46.34480,-72.54002

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41