What's On
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Fashioning Femininity
PERMANENT GALLERIES
Our permanent galleries (Paul Holland Knowlton Cabin, Old Academy, Martin Annex, and Fire Hall & Tower) are closed for the Winter Season. The Children's Museum is open on Saturdays
Directions
The BCHS is located at 130, Rue Lakeside in the picturesque village of Knowlton (Quebec). Most GPS devices will be able to guide you to Museum.
From Montreal (approx. 1 hour):
- Take Highway 10 East to Exit 90 (Waterloo/Valcourt/Lac-Brome)
- Turn right on Chemin Foster/QC-243 South
- Continue on QC-243S for 8.1 km. The BCHS will be on your left.
From Sherbrooke (approx. 50mins):
- Take Highway 10 West to Exit 90 (Waterloo/Valcourt/Lac-Brome)
- Turn right on Chemin Foster/QC-243 South
- Continue on QC-243S for 8.1 km. The BCHS will be on your left.
From Burlington, VT (approx. 90mins):
- Take I-89 North
- Continue onto QC-133 N after crossing the Quebec/Vermont Border
- Turn right onto QC-202 E
- Turn right onto QC-104 E/QC-139 S
- Turn left onto Rue Lakeside/QC-243 N (signs for Highway 10/Waterloo). The BCHS will be on your right.
Hours: Summer Season (June 22, 2020 - October 12, 2020)
Exhibition Galleries
& BCHS Offices
Monday: : 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm (Offices Closed)
Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm (Offices Closed)
Library & Archives
Monday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
The archives are open by appointment only. Special accommodations can be made for researchers who are only available on weekends. Write us at archives@shcb.ca to book an appointment.
Admission Fees (Summer Season)
General Admission: $10
Student (7-17): $6
Seniors (65 & up): $8
Children (6 & under): Free
Members: Free -- To find out more about our membership packages, click here
Parking
There are multiple free parking spots in front of the Brome County Historical Society on Chemin Lakeside. There are a few other additional spots available on Chemin St. Paul just around the corner in front of the Old Courthouse.
Accessibility
The BCHS is committed to providing an accessible environment for all. All of our buildings have step free access. Both the Old County Courthouse and the Centennial Building have access ramps.