The Dudswell Museum of Art and History was born of the desire of its citizens to preserve St-Adolphe-de-Dudswell church and convert it into a venue for the visual arts and history of the region.

The church of St-Adolphe-de-Dudswell has occupied a central place in the village of Marbleton since the 19th century. For decades, citizens of the village and surrounding area have participated in ecumenical celebrations in this heritage building, which was born of the efforts of its fellow citizens. The church’s singular architectural elements underpin its preservation as a place of memory, creation and community gathering.

For the time being, the citizens on the Museum’s Board of Directors are working to preserve the building by giving it a new cultural and educational identity. Board members seek to preserve the church for future generations as a testament to the skills of the craftsmen and architects (Jean-Baptiste Verret) who helped build it. The museum dimension will support the preservation of the building through permanent and temporary exhibitions. Three exhibitions are currently on view: Louis-Émile Beauregard’s sculpted scenes of rural life, an exhibition of artifacts on the life of Eva Tanguay, a burlesque performer on Broadway in the Roaring Twenties (a native of Marbleton), and a retrospective of 20th-century Quebec prints.

OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
From the first weekend in April to the second weekend in November.