Attractions to discover, July 26, 2021 2021-07-26 2021-07-26 Quebecgetaways quebecvacances.com J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity, photo credit: Jean-Michel Naud This summer, discover a captivating world-class museum that is one of the Eastern Townships' best-kept secrets. The J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity offers you a true immersion into the world of one of Quebec's most famous inventors, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. The museum is now open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and invites you to reserve your tickets online to learn more about the man who put Valcourt on the map and changed the world with his revolutionary vehicles. Fascinating exhibitions to explore The J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity presents innovative exhibitions where interactivity and participation play a big part. Start your visit with Passion as a way of life, housed in Bombardier’s very first garage. You’ll no doubt find his life, work and legacy captivating and inspiring . Continue your tour by viewing the immersive multimedia show produced by Moment Factory, which traces the story of Bombardier from the snowmobile to the conquest of the skies. Next, at the A passion for innovation exhibit, you’ll follow a path that presents the creative drive, designs and technologies developed by Bombardier and BRP. A flight simulator lets you see what it’s like to pilot a plane and a workshop lets you and your kids unleash your creativity by designing and testing a vehicle of the future. Tour the temporary exhibit, Comfortable? Test your Transport, and see how designers, engineers and other researchers have succeeded in improving passenger comfort. A surprising look at how much transportation has changed in the past 50 years! Go behind the scenes End your visit by dropping by the vehicle reserve, which houses 71 extraordinary vehicles. These vehicles were selected to illustrate the achievements of Joseph-Armand Bombardier and his team and to show how they developed vehicles that float on the snow, and in turn, created a whole new winter sport! You’ll need a boost of energy after making all those discoveries! The whole family is sure to love a picnic in the museum’s park or under the pergola! J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity, photo credit: Stéphane Lafrance
J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity, photo credit: Jean-Michel Naud This summer, discover a captivating world-class museum that is one of the Eastern Townships' best-kept secrets. The J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity offers you a true immersion into the world of one of Quebec's most famous inventors, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. The museum is now open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and invites you to reserve your tickets online to learn more about the man who put Valcourt on the map and changed the world with his revolutionary vehicles. Fascinating exhibitions to explore The J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity presents innovative exhibitions where interactivity and participation play a big part. Start your visit with Passion as a way of life, housed in Bombardier’s very first garage. You’ll no doubt find his life, work and legacy captivating and inspiring . Continue your tour by viewing the immersive multimedia show produced by Moment Factory, which traces the story of Bombardier from the snowmobile to the conquest of the skies. Next, at the A passion for innovation exhibit, you’ll follow a path that presents the creative drive, designs and technologies developed by Bombardier and BRP. A flight simulator lets you see what it’s like to pilot a plane and a workshop lets you and your kids unleash your creativity by designing and testing a vehicle of the future. Tour the temporary exhibit, Comfortable? Test your Transport, and see how designers, engineers and other researchers have succeeded in improving passenger comfort. A surprising look at how much transportation has changed in the past 50 years! Go behind the scenes End your visit by dropping by the vehicle reserve, which houses 71 extraordinary vehicles. These vehicles were selected to illustrate the achievements of Joseph-Armand Bombardier and his team and to show how they developed vehicles that float on the snow, and in turn, created a whole new winter sport! You’ll need a boost of energy after making all those discoveries! The whole family is sure to love a picnic in the museum’s park or under the pergola! J. Armand Bombardier Museum of Ingenuity, photo credit: Stéphane Lafrance