Historical and genealogical society of Matane

This historical and genealogical society is a nonprofit organization that collects, processes, stores and disseminates the history of Matane and environs. It has a large library of wedding directories, parish monographs, photographs and genealogical records that go far back in time, letting visitors with roots here trace back their family tree with the help of volunteers.

New temporary exhibition: The Matane History and Genealogy Society presents the exhibition "125 Years of Photography in Matanie", starting June 15, 2025. Additionally, for its 5th edition on the Promenade des Capitaines, discover a new photo exhibition, "Histoire de promenade – From 1950 to Today: 75 Years of History in Matanie."

Various exhibitions: photos, antiques, painting from Claude Picher's ''La couleur de la Gaspésie'' collection, stained glass windows by master glassmaker Olivier Ferland, sacred art, works by sculptor Jacques Bourgault, video library of films from CKBL television station and collection  of audio testimonial entitled '' La mémoire vivante ''.

Duration: About one hour.
Schedule: Open all year. Tuesday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: $5