3 exhibits that kids will love at the Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Sciences

From tentacled sea creatures to mysterious animals and time travel, the Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Sciences immerses you in fascinating exhibits that are sure to pique your curiosity. A wonderful time awaits the whole family!

Tentacles: discover the super powers of tentacled animals

Did you know that tentacled animals, such as octopuses, squid and jellyfish, are known for their spectacular intelligence? From January 25 to May 6, 2025, the Tentacles exhibition, created by the Musée du Fjord (Saguenay Fjord Museum), invites you on a captivating underwater voyage to unlock the many secrets of these extraordinary creatures. Through interactive games, films, photos and sculptures, this exhibition plunges visitors into a fascinating and mysterious universe, revealing a largely unknown underwater life. A fun experience that also highlights the environmental issues that threaten these marine animals.

AlterAnima: a treasure hunt around hundred of animals

Imagine an enchanted forest where over 500 taxidermied animals await you, some perfectly visible, like the imposing polar bear, others sneakily hidden in unusual places. AlterAnima, a permanent exhibition, presents magnificent specimens in an original, artistic setting. Thanks to an electronic tablet, you'll be guided by an adventurous biologist, a mischievous night watchman and a militant ecologist, who will accompany you throughout your exploration. Don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for hidden animals! These “seek and find” games are sure to delight kids, as well as raise their awareness of the richness of our natural heritage and the importance of preserving species.

Terra Mutantès: a trip back in time

Get ready for a multimedia adventure through the millennia! The Terra Mutantès exhibition takes visitors on a sensational journey through the geological history of the Eastern Townships. Kids will be amazed by the multi-sensory shows that will take them through the formation of continents, across fields of molten lava, all the way to the creation of the landscapes they know today. A unique immersive and eye-opening experience that will captivate the whole family.