3 Best Landmarks in Drummondville

“Musée de la Photographie Desjardins is a public institution that collects, restores, safeguards, and exhibits an impressive collection of cameras, images, and objects related to photography. The museum houses an extensive collection of cameras, ranging from the oldest to the most modern, and several original pictures and artifacts related to photography's history. Musée de la Photographie Desjardins promotes the aesthetics and technical stories of photography. The museum also displays replicas of the world's first cameras. The museum shop offers many unique books, photographic techniques, monographs, history books, posters, old cameras, postcards, and museum publications. The Musée de la Photographie Desjardins members and team are all driven by a shared passion for photography.”

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“Bibliothèque publique de Drummondville provides a wide range of books to its local community. The library has two stories and offers many books and computer services. The Bibliothèque publique de Drummondville team provides suitable spaces for computer work and comfortable seating for reading or enjoying the view. Library professionals have developed a school animation program that meets the learning objectives set by the Quebec School Education Program. There is a small café downstairs near the reception and a public piano outside the library. More than 140,000 books, magazines, newspapers, compact discs, films, and DVD series are available for loan or on-site consultation. In line with its mission of promoting education, culture, literacy, and information, the Bibliothèque publique de Drummondville organizes various free activities for all ages throughout the year.”

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“Village Québécois d'Antan allows visitors to experience life in rural Quebec during the 1800s. The village functions as a living museum, with actors dressed in period clothing reenacting scenes from the past. Visitors can explore buildings that have been faithfully restored to their original appearance. There are also interactive demonstrations where visitors can learn traditional skills and crafts. Traditional Quebecois food is available at the village's restaurants, and handmade items can be purchased at the shops. Village Québécois d'Antan offers a unique opportunity to experience life in Quebec long ago.”

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