PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
Black Histories in the Eastern Townships
Exhibition by Fabian Will and Dr. Sunita Nigam
Produced by the Eastern Townships Resource Centre
Our permanent galleries, including the Paul Holland Knowlton Cabin, Old Academy, Martin Annex, and Fire Hall & Tower, are OPEN for the 2026 season.
What's On?
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
Summer Season (May 16, 2026 - October 11, 2026)
Library & Archives
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The archives services are available by appointment only. Special accommodations can be made for researchers who are only available on weekends. Write to us at archives@shcb.ca to book an appointment.
Parking
There are multiple free parking spots in front of the Lac-Brome Museum 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.
Directions
The LBM is located at 130, Rue Lakeside in the picturesque village of Knowlton (Quebec). Most GPS devices will be able to guide you to Museum as the Brome County Historical Society.
From Montreal (approx. 1 hour):
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Take Highway 10 East to Exit 90 (Waterloo/Valcourt/Lac-Brome)
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Turn right on Chemin Foster/QC-243 South
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Continue on QC-243S for 8.1 km. The LBM will be on your left.
From Sherbrooke (approx. 50mins):
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Take Highway 10 West to Exit 90 (Waterloo/Valcourt/Lac-Brome)
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Turn right on Chemin Foster/QC-243 South
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Continue on QC-243S for 8.1 km. The LBM will be on your left.
From Burlington, VT (approx. 90mins):
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Take I-89 North
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Continue onto QC-133 N after crossing the Quebec/Vermont Border
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Turn right onto QC-202 E
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Turn right onto QC-104 E/QC-139 S
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Turn left onto Rue Lakeside/QC-243 N (signs for Highway 10/Waterloo). The LBM will be on your right.
Admission Fees :
Summer :
General Admission (18 +): $ 15
Youth (18 mos - 17): $ 8
Seniors (65 +): $ 10
Children (under 18 mos): Free
Rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Please call to inquire.
Members: Free -- To find out more about our membership packages, click here
Winter : $5 Temporary Exhibition & Children's museum only
Plan your Visit
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Accessibility
The LBM is committed to working towards an accessible environment for all. All of our buildings have limited access for those who are mobility-challenged. However, both the Old County Courthouse and the Centennial Building (including the Temporary Exhibition) have access ramps. The Temporary Exhibition space is step-free.
Museum
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CLOSED
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