Facility activities
Educational workshop - What is archaeology?
Dorval museum of local history and heritage
Free activity, ages 8 to 12
Advance registration is required.
Bilingual activity
Kick off spring break at the Museum with the activity "What is Archaeology?" led by the Archéo-Québec team!
Come discover what archaeology and the profession of archaeologist are, while handling real artifacts that tell the story of the lives of Quebec's inhabitants of yesteryear. An interactive and exciting activity to delve into the past and understand how archaeologists uncover the secrets of our history!
And that's not all: a professional will be on hand all afternoon to lead a free excavation activity and answer your questions.
Event
Facility activities
Audiences
Children
Dates
Dorval museum of local history and heritage
Address
Dorval museum of local history and heritage
1850, Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore,
Dorval, QC H9S 2E6
Regular Schedule
From Jan 6 to Apr 30
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
From May 1 to Jan 4
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
From Jun 5 to Aug 31
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
Holidays Schedule
Holidays follow the regular schedule
Facilities
Permanent exhibition
Dorval, More than Three Hundred Years of History!
Artefacts, photographs and multimedia installations come together in this permanent exhibition, which portrays the social and economic history of Dorval, from colonization to the present day.
Upcoming exhibition
from Apr 9, 2026 to May 3, 2026
Us: Portrait of Social Assistance
This exhibition invites visitors to explore the often-overlooked realities of individuals receiving social assistance, the perceptions held by Quebecers, and the nature of last-resort government support programs. Alongside this project, born from extensive academic research, the Dorval Museum showcases the wide range of programs offered by Dorval Community Assistance Aid. Together, let’s raise awareness about precariousness and celebrate the solidarity that unites us.
Upcoming exhibition
from May 14, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Like a Fish in Water!
This exhibition was entirely produced by the Musée du Fjord, invites visitors into a fun marine environment. The path is filled with striking photographs, games for the entire family, an immersive zone revealing breathtaking images by filmmaker Alexandre Ruffin, educational videos, fun questions and common expressions.
Like a Fish in Water! addresses recent scientific discoveries which show that fish have no reason to compete with their terrestrial vertebrates! Your perception of our aquatic relations will be turned completely upside down.
Lectures
The Ancient Art of Heartfelt Bonds
Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Dorval Museum with a unique workshop-conference where you will delve into herbalism to decode the secrets of love and protection in ancient cultures.
Facility activities
Explorers for a day: archaeology at your fingertips!
Throughout spring break, the Museum offers a free activity that the whole family will enjoy: explore our archaeological dig sites and discover our replicas of artifacts and other treasures. A unique opportunity to get your hands to work (without getting dirty!) and experience archaeology in a new way. Come experiment, observe, and have fun!
Facility activities
Opening Day - Like a Fish in Water!
Dive into summer with our big family celebration!
To celebrate the opening of the Like a Fish in Water! exhibition, the Dorval Museum invites you to a day of varied activities: a meeting with a fisherman, face painting for children, outdoor games, tasting delicacies, and discovering this engaging and interactive science exhibition.
A unique opportunity to enjoy summer while exploring a fascinating world for the whole family.