This text is part of the special Museums notebook
What’s hidden in the museums on the outskirts of the metropolis this fall? Here are five institutions that will transport you.
Quebec Museum of Archeology Pointe-du-Buisson, Beauharnois
THE Quebec Museum of Archeology Pointe-du-Buisson, in Beauharnois, presents its permanent exhibition Nomadic voiceswhere “archaeological research meets the indigenous gaze”. It chronologically retraces the prehistory of the Pointe-du-Buisson site, dating back more than 5,000 years ago. Its current temporary exhibition, Jane Ellice’s Journeytakes us to the lordship of Beauharnois in 1838, through the portrait of the British aristocrat, once taken hostage by the patriots on the territory. Then, for Halloween, on the evening of October 26, a unique horror trail was set up in the forest of Pointe-du-Buisson!
Alfred-Pellan Hall, Laval
La Salle Alfred-Pellan in Laval offers until November 10 Eternity, if possiblean artistic co-production between the City of Nice (where the event was held at the Abandoned House [Villa Cameline] this summer) and the City of Laval. In Eternity, if possibleQuebec and French artists use contemporary art to express their concerns regarding current social issues. Later, in December, the lair of the Maison des arts de Laval will display two new titles arousing curiosity: Eight seasonswhere the painter David Lafrance will “unplant” the landscapes and seasons of a recent horticultural experience, and Lots of monsters!by Ilana Pichon, where strange creatures (painted, drawn, tufted) will party before our eyes, to the delight of young and old.
Expression, Saint-Hyacinthe Exhibition Center
As part of its series of reflection and dissemination activities From religious to culturalthe Expression exhibition center in Saint-Hyacinthe questions the future of religious heritage buildings and the collective attachment to them through two concepts: Ephemeral architectures. The benchesby the artist François Mathieu, and Stations of the Cross, shaped by curators Suzanne Saint-Amour and Anick Chandonnet. All fall, the municipality will complete the attraction with conferences, outdoor tours, musical programs and guided tours. Until December 22.
Exporail, in Saint-Constant
At the Exporail museum, in Saint-Constant, from November 8, 2024 to April 30, 2025, Sir William Cornelius Van Horne is the star of the leaf season! The many facets of the businessman and pioneer of Canadian rail transport, who among other things were a cattle breeder, musician, agronomist, geologist, collector and, of course, railway builder, will be exhibited in Journey to the world of the arts with Sir William Cornelius Van Horne. In addition to meeting this fascinating, modest character, full of humor and ambition, families will undoubtedly not want to miss the Exporail Railway ghosts a nod to Halloween, which return each year in October, as well as several holiday exhibitions and activities in December.
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