In 2008, Québec City will be celebrating four centuries of existence as people near and far rendezvous to mark the occasion.
The excitement is already rising in the Musée de la civilisation museum complex, where a treasure trove of spectacular programming awaits visitors!
The events followed by the pastille are official events of the 400th
Alcoa, Exhibition Program Partner
Gold in the Americas
April 30, 2008 to January 11, 2009
The very symbol of national wealth, gold has long been considered the ultimate precious metal. This exhibition will take visitors on a fascinating journey into the lives of the peoples of the Americas.
Interview with Hélène Daneau
Press release of the exhibition Gold in the Americas
Partners
Royal Canadian Mint
Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited
Goldcorp Inc
IamGold Corporation
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune du Québec
Century Mining Corporation
Inmet Mining Corporation
Voyages Lambert inc.
Et
L'Association minière du Québec (AMQ)
ALCOA
present
The Visionaries Garden
From June 6 to October 13, 2008
Live-giving water, a friendly boatman, a talking well, omnipresent light, a lush and colourful garden, visitors to bring it to life, and master gardener Franco Dragone to make all possible. A major installation wich will transform the roofs and façade of the Museum.
Franco Dragone conjures up an ode to life, reminding us how to go back to living in harmony with nature. The theme in line with the Dragone artistic vision and will showcase the creative energy of Québec City’s artists.
This daring new project will use water, light and plants as installation materials to create a gathering place for all visitors.
An original and participative living installation including shows, conferences, movies, creative workshops, demonstrations, tastings and more.
Interview with Franco Dragone
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Partners
Tourisme Québec
Office du tourisme de Québec
Loews Le Concorde, hôtel officiel
ALCOA
present
Urbanopolis
January 16, 2008 to April 19, 2009
A look at the great challenges facing urban life in the future. Talks, performances, film screenings, and round tables fill out the programming of this exhibition.
Interview with Béatrice Verge
Press release of the exhibition Urbanopolis
Partners
To complement, at Musée de la civilisation
FREE TIME
March 6, 2008 to September 7, 2009
A universal phenomenon common to all nationalities—leisure. What recharges us when we leave the worries of work and the obligations of family behind?
Partners
Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport
Hydro-Québec, Educational Program Partner
NEURONS IN ACTION
Hands-on Room on Education for the Whole Family
June 18, 2008
Human beings start learning the moment they’re born and keep on learning throughout their lives. What does the brain do? What exactly is intelligence? Does memory play tricks? Do emotions and surroundings have an influence? Find the answers to these questions in a captivating hands-on room!
Partners
Fédération des établissements d’enseignement privés
Industrielle-Alliance, Insurance and Financial Services
Musée du quai Branly : Views on Cultural Diversity
From May 27
The Museum exclusively presents two exhibitions from musée du quai Branly in Paris : Wounded Artifacts : Repair Work in Africa and Ideqqi : Art of Berber Women.
The richness of Africa’s cultural diversity is revealed in these lavish collections.
A contribution from France to Québec City’s 400th anniversary celebrations and the Francophonie Summit.
Francois, First Bishop of Quebec
May 7, 2008 to March 22, 2009
The achievements of a man of the Church and visionary who left his mark on the age and the colony. A life devoted to the faith and to New France—a land in the making.
Partners
CENTRE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE
DES AMÉRIQUES
Automn 2008
A new center devoted to promoting and strengthening ties among the hemisphere’s francophone and francophile communities will soon be celebrating the present and future of French-speaking people everywhere!
Facing Champlain
From May 14, 2008
This exhibition will bring the city’s founder back to life, along with his dreams, plans, partners, enemies, and the lands he explored 400 years ago. Come meet him at Place-Royale!
Presented in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada, producer of the film and major partner of the exhibition.
ZOOM ON PLACE-ROYALE
From June 24 to September 1st, 2008
Thursdays to Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Place-Royale—transformed into a stage upon which theatre, music, and the circus join forces for the delight of passers-by!
Partenaires
Théâtre de l’Aubergine
The events followed by the pastille are official events of the 400th
Complete program of Québec City's 400th anniversary celebrations at myquebec2008.com
