This museum, established in 1955, today occupies the entire stone arsenal building at the Fort on Île Ste-Hélène. There is a live recreation of an 18th century French division as well as special exhibitions featuring household and scientific objects, weaponry, antique maps, antiquarian books and engravings, navigational aids and archival material. An international decorative arts collection is featured in the Heritage Europe Gallery, and the boutique has gifts for all occasions.