Quebec museums have not, for the moment, been affected by the new government measures. They open their doors to visitors – still responding – in a safe manner with their reduction in reception capacity (a little less than 50%) and their ventilation in accordance with museum conservation standards. Have
To Montreal
IMAGINE MONET AT ARSENAL
File photo, Ben Pelosse
Superb immersive exhibition, Imagine monet provides sweet moments that we all need during this difficult time. The classical music of yesterday and today, the moving projections of the canvases of the great French impressionist painter as well as the grandiose aspect of this representation being held in a very large industrial building make this experience a success. Until February 27, 2022. Online ticket reservations required.
► www.arsenalcontemporary.com
PHOTOGRAPHS BY YOUSUF KARSH AT THE MONTREAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Until January 30, we discover the fascinating universe of Canadian portrait painter of Armenian origin Yousuf Karsh, who has photographed celebrities from the world of cinema, politics and sport. The flagship exhibition How long does it take for one voice to reach the other? also continues until February 13.
► www.mbam.qc.ca
BARBIE AT COURS MONT-ROYAL
It’s the largest permanent Barbie exhibit in the world and it’s free! There are 1000 versions of the famous doll, sometimes dressed by some of the greatest fashion designers in the world, sometimes as movie characters. Fun for young and old alike! The exhibition can also be visited virtually. No reservations required. At 1455, rue Peel in Montreal.
► expobarbie.ca
PLACE AT THE CIRCUS! AT THE POINTE-À-CALLIÈRE MUSEUM
The exhibition Make way for the circus! offers a plunge into the fascinating world of circus arts from here and elsewhere through costumes, accessories, giant models, cult objects (more than 350 objects in total!). We also follow the evolution of seven Quebec troops over time. Until March 6, 2022. Online reservation required. The exhibition Italian-style Montreal was also extended until January 16.
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PARACHUTE AND OTHER EXHIBITIONS AT THE MCCORD MUSEUM
Admission is free until January 19 – as part of the 100 free days for the Museum’s 100th anniversary – to visit the McCord Museum’s exhibitions: Indigenous voices today – knowledge, trauma, resilience, exquisite score (with the installation From My House To Yours, until February 27) and Parachute – subversive fashion from the 1980s celebrating the fashion of the New Wave era (until April 24). Online ticket reservation.
► www.musee-mccord.qc.ca
In Quebec
O SHIT! AT THE QUEBEC CIVILIZATION MUSEUM
We can count on the unique exhibition Oh shit! to surprise us! It explores, in all its facets, the most underestimated inexhaustible resource in the world, until March 26. With its 100 objects and its vibrating ground, Pompeii. Immortal city continues to plunge visitors into the heart of the fascinating Roman city before the disastrous eruption of Vesuvius, until September 11. Time stamped tickets required.
► www.mcq.org/fr/
ABRAHAM PLAINS MUSEUM
We dive back into the history of the famous Plains of Abraham in this museum located at the entrance to the Battlefields Park, welcoming four million visitors each year. To see: the exhibition Battles 1759-1760.
► www.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca
I REMEMBER AT THE CITADELLE DE QUÉBEC, ROYAL MUSEUM 22e REGIMENT
We discover or rediscover the outstanding moments through the 100 years of Royal 22 historye Regiment browsing the exhibition I remember. Animal lovers will also be under the spell of Operation Paws and Boots, featuring the companions that enhance the lives of soldiers.
► www.lacitadelle.qc.ca