Temporary exhibition
Noah's ark by Claude Lafortune
from May 25, 2023 to Mar 17, 2024
Historical site Marguerite-Bourgeoys
Inspired by Noah's Ark, a very ancient story, both terrible and hopeful, the artist and late Claude Lafortune created a small group of humans and animals saved from a great flood by God... This myth has marked the imagination all over the world, told by different religious and cultural traditions. Relive this legendary tale by following the trail of characters and animals made by a virtuoso of paper sculpture.
A realization of the Museum of World Cultures.
Exhibition
Temporary
Audiences
Adults
Children
Prices
Adult : $12.18
Senior (65 yeard old and more) : $10.44
Student (18-25 years old - proof required) : $6.09
Youth (13-17 years old) : $4.35
Child (12 years old and under) : Free
Family (2 adults and 2 youths) : $26.09
Historical site Marguerite-Bourgeoys
Address
Historical site Marguerite-Bourgeoys
400, Saint-Paul Street East,
Vieux-Montréal, QC H2Y 1C4
Regular Schedule
From May 15 to Oct 15
Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
From Oct 16 to May 14
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
11:00 - 17:00
Thursday
11:00 - 17:00
Friday
11:00 - 17:00
Saturday
11:00 - 17:00
Sunday
11:00 - 17:00
Holidays Schedule
Dec 24
Closed
Dec 25
Closed
Dec 26
Closed
Dec 31
Closed
Jan 1
Closed
Jan 2
Closed
Sep 30
13:00 - 18:00
Facilities
Permanent exhibition
Meet Marguerite!
The Meet Marguerite! exhibition is an invitation to rediscover the life and work of Marguerite Bourgeoys, a key figure in Quebec and Canadian history, by means of an innovative and original museographic approach.
Facility activities
Free Sunday
You can enjoy free access on the first Sunday of each month in our museum institution, if you live in Quebec.
Enjoy an all-new experience as you enjoy a thematic visit, including an archaeological site* and an 18th - century stone vault. Learn about the personal saga of Montréal’s first teacher, her energy and her daring.
Courses and workshops
Paper sculpture in the manner of Claude Lafortune
Come create a paper sculpture with Dominique Lafortune, grandson of Claude Lafortune.
Facility activities
Arts and crafts
On the last Sunday of every month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the museum offers a free DIY activity on the theme of Noah's Ark.
Materials provided on site. Free for ages 12 and under accompanied by an adult.