Dragons – between science and fiction

A popular and universal theme, as well as an historical and scientific subject, strange and mysterious dragons hold us all spellbound. This unusual and beautiful exhibition explores the various ways of the mythical and hybrid animal.

This exhibition is produced by the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle de France and the Département de la Moselle, France, and entirely adapted by the Musée de la civilisation, Québec.

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Gold in the Americas

Although lands of contrast with different histories, the Americas nevertheless shared a strong common bond: for centuries the two continents were the world's producers and providers of gold.

We expect a rush for this treasure of an exhibition!

An exhibition organized by the Musee de la civilisation in collaboration with numerous international partners.

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Salt Essentials

Through simple scientific experiments, small-scale models, touchable objects and various games, the Salt Essentials discovery space bids visitors to get acquainted with the thousand and one angles of this unrecognized but fascinating crystal grain.

Salt Essentials is a coproduction of the Musée de la nature et des sciences, Sherbrooke and of the Musée de la civilisation, Québec.

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