MISSION:
To conserve significant and representative elements from the life and achievements of Joseph-Armand Bombardier; to illustrate the world of snowmobiles and of Bombardier today through the various stages of the company's evolution; and to communicate these things to as wide a public as possible. This, the largest private museum to focus on snow transportation, allows visitors to trace the extraordinary development of tracked vehicle technology, from its beginnings to today.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
a)Museum.
b)Archives.
c)Boutique.
d)Garden and picnic areas.

COLLECTIONS:
a)The J.-Armand Bombardier Exhibit: a unique collection of 17 machines and 4 machine-tools placed in context with the aid of trompe-l'oeil backdrops and props.
b)The International Snowmobile Exhibit: an impressive collection of 35 contemporary and vintage snowmobiles from various winter countries.
c)The Bombardier Garage. A collection of machine-tools from the workshop and store of J. Armand Bombardier (1926-1936).

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
Bilingual guided tours. Film projection hall (in the Bombardier Garage). Educational programming.* Tour groups welcome.* Thematic exhibitions. Tour of the Bombardier Products Plant.* (*Reservations required).

PUBLICATIONS:
J.-Armand Bombardier: An Inventor Dream's: $15.00
And Then Came Ski-Doo: $1.25
As Long As There's Winter: $19.99
Museum Catalogue: $27.95
A Dream of International Reach: $15.00

BUSINESS HOURS:
Museum:
May 1-Labour Day:
Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Rest of the year:
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Plant:
Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. (year-round).

ENTRY FEES / MEMBERSHIP:
General admission: $7.00. Students/Seniors (65 and over): $5.00. Children (Under 6): Free. Family (2 adults and any number of children up to 16 years old): $15.00. Package deal (Museum & Plant): $12.00 (adult/senior); $5.00 (student). Groups: $3.00 + one free entry for every 20 paid entries.

LANGUAGE OF SERVICE:
French / English.

HOW TO REACH US:
Address: 1001 J.-A.-Bombardier Ave., Valcourt QC, J0E 2L0.
Tel: (450) 532-5300
Fax: (450) 532-2260
Email: musee@fjab.qc.ca

WEB SITE:
www.fjab.qc.ca