The Musée de l’accordéon in Montmagny
Open from mid-June to Canadian Thanksgiving, the Musée de l’accordéon is a small museum full of big discoveries!
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About the Museum
A Montmagny landmark, the Musée de l’accordéon is one of the region’s premier cultural and tourist destinations. Its many treasures tell the story of a well-travelled instrument that has been a fixture on the town’s cultural scene for about a century. Housed in the Manoir Couillard-Dupuis, the museum showcases the heritage value of this building that has witnessed so much of Montmagny’s history.
Exhibitions offer visitors of all stripes a fascinating opportunity to immerse themselves in the history of how cultural trailblazers and tradition bearers have shaped accordion music. The museum also features a Kid Zone designed for younger guests.
Be sure to stop by our specialty store, which offers a vast selection of accordion music and related books!
Carrefour de l'accordéon
EXHIBITIONS
In 2024, visitors to the Musée de l’accordéon can explore three different exhibitions!
Launched in 2021, The Many Sounds of the Accordion! looks at the various cultures and musicians who have made the instrument their own. Learn why the accordion has come to be associated with such a wide range of musical styles. The exhibition also includes a digital experience powered by MySmartJourney
The third exhibition, Totally Traditional!, focuses on the development of the diatonic accordion in Quebec by exploring how instruments were made, who made them, and the important role they played at dances and in family life. The museum invites you to discover a musical culture deeply rooted in Quebec’s traditional heritage.
From May 2025, at the POP Museum in Trois-Rivières, come and browse the brand new traveling exhibition: From La Bolduc to the Cowboys Fringants: The Accordion in Quebec Music. It traces the instrument’s rise on radio and television, and showcases artists who played on songs that have become part of our musical heritage.
VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS
The story of a world-class festival that never fails to delight audiences!
The virtual exhibition titled The Carrefour mondial de l’accordéon: 30 Years of Passion! tells the story of a world-class festival that has been delighting audiences for more than three decades. The event’s popularity reflects the high level of interest in accordion culture and how it has been passed down in the Montmagny region of Quebec.
Discover the history of the Carrefour mondial de l’accordéon, from its earliest days to the present, through concert clips, photographs and previously unseen accounts. Learn how the event has enriched regional culture while creating tourism opportunities. Come and be amazed by the “squeezebox” and those who play it! This exhibition has been made possible by funding received through the Museum of Canada’s Community Stories Investment Program.
Reels and Waltzes: The Enduring Sound of Montmagny’s Accordionists
Montmagny’s accordion players brought a passion for their instrument of choice to the region, and the flame has been burning proudly for more than a century. Their know-how and musical repertoire are chronicled through personal stories, photographs, and audio clips. Learn more about the vibrant music of several artists from the region.
Kid Zone
Two of our exhibitions feature fun activities! School groups and day camps are also welcome to visit the museum for special programming.
A separate area for youngsters has been open since 2021. They can amuse themselves with puzzles, games and drawing—or listen to music played by budding musicians.
Want to learn more about the workings of this well-travelled instrument? Have a listen!
Opening hours
Open by reservation
Low season (Form october 15 to June 14, 2025)
Monday to Sunday,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From June 23 to Canadian Thanksgiving, 2024.
Pricing
Adults
$8
Full access to the museum.
Seniors (65+)
$7
Full access to the museum.
Students (with card)
$5
Full access to the museum.
Youth (12–16)
$2
Full access to the museum.
Children (11 and under)
Free
Full access to the museum.
Friends of the Museum
Free
Full access to the museum.
