Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent

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Activities

This contemporary art and ethnology museum will introduce you to the fascinating works of many renowned Québec artists and one of the largest collections of old photographs in Canada. In addition, the museum presents an interactive multimedia exhibit, Intersections. Old photographs and new technology come together in a dynamic presentation of the history of this region. Also, don’t miss Le Rêve d’Ulric Lavoie, an 8-minute movie about a blind photographer. Screened on a continuous loop in a room that has been set up to resemble an old photography studio, this movie is based on a dynamic photo montage from the museum’s collection, which includes 125,000 negatives. Another must-see is the project Publiqu’Art, a public art exhibit of sculptures in the city’s parks and green spaces.

Each year, the museum features about a dozen ethnological or art exhibits. It also has an Internet station giving visitors access to the www.cyberphotos.ca site and an 80-seat auditorium.

All are welcome!

Schedule

Varies depending on the time of year. Consult our website for further information.

Cost

$5/adult, $3/student or senior, free for children under 13 and members, $12/family

Note for this reservation

Required for groups only

Payment methods

Cash
MasterCard
Visa

Activities available in spring

Arts and Crafts

End your visit with a stop at the museum gift shop, where you can buy items related to current or previous exhibits.

Museums

This contemporary and ethnology museum presents the works of Québec artists and a large collection of old photographs. Don’t miss Publiqu’Art; the multimedia exhibit, Intersections; and Le Rêve d’Ulric Lavoie, a film about a blind photographer.

See what this partner is offering in fall, in summer or in winter.

Services

No pets allowed
Boutique
Conference/meeting room
Free parking

How to get there

This museum is located in the heart of Rivière-du-Loup, on Rue Saint-Pierre. It is easy to get to via Rue Hôtel-de-Ville, if you take exit 503 off Highway 20. You can also get to Rue Saint-Pierre (which crosses Rivière-du-Loup from north to south) via the Trans-Canada Highway (185).

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