The Native Museum of Mashteuiatsh

At the Ilnu Museum of Mashteuiatsh, come take the time to explore the world of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh through immersive exhibitions where stories, objects, images, and ancestral knowledge come together. A welcoming, rooted space dedicated to offering an authentic encounter with a living and ever-evolving culture.

Come take the time to discover a living culture at the heart of the Ilnu Museum of Mashteuiatsh

The Ilnu Museum of Mashteuiatsh is a place deeply rooted in the world of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh, the Ilnu First Nation of Pekuakami. More than a museum, it is a space for encounter, dialogue, and transmission, where Ilnu culture, history, and knowledge come to life through immersive and thoughtful exhibitions. As visitors explore its galleries, they are invited to discover the richness of a living culture shaped by thousands of years of presence on the Nitassinan and sustained today by a community dedicated to preserving and sharing its heritage. The Museum’s permanent and temporary exhibitions highlight stories, objects, contemporary creations, and cultural practices that reflect the identity, resilience, and worldview of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh. Through art, archaeology, anthropology, and oral tradition, each visit offers an authentic and deeply human experience. The Ilnu Museum of Mashteuiatsh invites everyone to take the time to explore, learn, and connect. It offers a unique perspective on a culture that is continuously evolving, welcoming visitors into a warm, vibrant space firmly grounded in its territory.