Exhibitions
Radio-Canada. A Story to Follow
Stop, look, listen, be entertained, and think. That is the overall experience offered by the exhibition The Continuing Story of Radio- Canada. Radio, television, and then the Internet marked, and even transformed, the daily lives of French speakers in Quebec and across Canada.
Radio-Canada, A Story to Follow was designed and produced by Musée de la civilisation in cooperation with Radio-Canada.
Inuit Prints —The Story of a Unique Collection
The Inuk knows that his life depends on his relationship to the land. His art expresses his personal story and that of his people. For him the stone is an integral part of the work and often the artist cuts it himself. The men carve and the women print the works—some women also create works themselves. Their works are inspired by their traditional practices and everyday realties. Four themes predominate: the environment, everyday life, traditional hunting and fishing techniques, as well as stories and legends.
Hats Off! A Tribute to Creativity
Hats are not only part of the history of costume but also part of the individual and collective history of our Western societies. The exhibition is an occasion for exploring the social realities expressed by the everyday act of wearing a hat. Did you know that for men the hat was once an accessory replete with meaning? It evoked social status, prestige, and respect! For the ladies, any event—a wedding, religious festival, or high society occasion—was an opportunity to top one’s attire with the perfectly appointed hat!
Live Science!
An exhibit that demystifies science and scientific activities. A range of projects allow visitors to witness scientists at work in various cutting-edge high-tech fields. Expect the unexpected!
Territories
A country isn’t just a piece of land—it’s much more! It’s a place men and women have traveled up and down, named, occupied, exploited, and developed. Traces remain of Quebecers’ relationship with their land and the future challenges that await them. Discover how they occupied their territory, used natural resources, grappled with nature, and coped with winter through a wealth of audiovisuals, photographs, objects, works of art, and song excerpts.
Permanent exhibition
People of Québec...then and Now
From New France to the present day, trace the history of Québec, both great and small. Come and immerse yourself in the ups and downs, the successes and setbacks, intense heat and extreme cold of a history that belongs to all those who have lived in and built Québec. This exhibition provides a fresh view of Québec’s history and a novel approach that offers a different perspective on events.
With the special collaboration of the National Film Board of Canada.
Permanent exhibition
Encounter with the First Nations
What do you know about the history and culture of the 87,000 Natives who live in Québec today? Discover their story, their way of life, and their perspective on the world.
Produced in collaboration with the Canadian Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Heritage Canada, the Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones du Québec, the ministère des Ressources naturelles and the ministère des Régions du Québec.
