The Stewart Museum displays the influence of European civilization on New France and North America. The museum displays five centuries of political events, scientific experiments, and cultural life. The museum is located in a British military depot. For more than 60 years, the Museum has continued its role in preserving, promoting and spreading the heritage of the Canadian province of Quebec through its rich collections, including outstanding documents such as old maps, various archival documents, scientific instruments, rare books, and weapons. The Stewart Museum knows major personalities, events, and themes of everyday life .