The Montreal Heritage Calendar

Day by day. Have fun discovering the many attractions in and around Montreal.

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March 18, 2010

100 years in Beaconsfield: a few anecdotes and more

» Société historique Beaurepaire-Beaconsfield

Pauline Faguy-Girard, our Secretary-Treasurer will share with you some of her findings while reading the municipal archives from the 100 years of existence of the city.

Centennial Hall, 288 Beaconsfield Boulevard, Beaconsfield, H9W 4A4 The speaker will alternate between English and French.

  • Length : 1 h 30
  • Schedule : 7:30 p.m.
  • Target audience : All
  • Price : Free
  • Metro : Lionel-Groulx
  • Bus : 211
  • Type of visit : Other 
  • Also on March 18.

A Heritage in Health to Discover

» Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal

600 objects from the collection of the Hospitallers of St.Joseph, of Hôtel-Dieu, relate a history forever entwined with that of Montreal.

Guided tours are available for groups and students from grade schools to universities.

The Musée des Hospitalières de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal, inaugurated in 1992, commemorates the 350th anniversary of the foundation of Montreal.

Photo : Gilbert Langlois

Care and Compassion

» Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal

In commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the arrival of the Hospitallers of Saint Joseph in Montreal 1659-2009.

A booklet is available in english for our english speaking visitors. 

La salle des femmes (detail). Ex-voto offered  in gratitude for a recovery. Oil on canvas. Anonymous, around 1710.

Collection of RHSJM

Discovering the history of the Sisters of Saint Anne

» Centre historique des Soeurs de Sainte-Anne

Free visits of the temporary exhibtions andthe permanent exhibits.

The museum closes it's doors between 12:00 and 1:00 pm.

Exhibition "Glass beads, more than adorment"

» Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec in collaboration with Curator Linda Benguigui

The exhibition will show the richness of glass bead productions and the creativity expressed by artists to make it a true art.

615, avenue Sainte-Croix Montréal (arrond. Saint-Laurent) (Québec) H4L 3X6 Tél. : 514-747-7367 www.mmaq.qc.ca

Exhibition "Le retour"

» Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec in collaboration with Artists : Jenna MacLellan and Tagaza Koudizé

Photos of a performance that began in Canada, continued in Africa and is now back in Canada.

615, avenue Sainte-Croix Montréal (arrond. Saint-Laurent) (Québec) H4L 3X6 Téléphone : 514-747-7367 www.mmaq.qc.ca

Forty years of Presence in Cameroon

» Centre historique des Soeurs de Sainte-Anne

Learn about these devoted women who overcame fear of the unknown to support the local populations in their development.

Temporary exhibition from May 31, 2009 to March 27, 2010; May 31- Montréal Museums day : opening hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ; June to the end of October : Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Helping Talended Sisters to Become Artists

» Centre historique des Soeurs de Sainte-Anne

Come discover what goes on in an Art Studio by examining works ans unpublished documentation by the Sisters of Saint Anne.

Temporary exhibition from May 31, 2009 to March 27, 2010; May 31- Montréal Museums day : opening hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ; June to the end of October : Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Left-Overs

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Children become apprentice archaeologists and discover everything that this exciting science can teach us about the eating habits of our ancestors.

  • Schedule : 1 p.m.
  • Price : $4.50 / $9
  • Leaving from : Château Ramezay Museum (280 Notre-Dame East Old Montréal)
  • Metro : Champ-de-Mars
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on March 18.

Let's eat! The Traditional Food of Québec

» Musée du Château Ramezay

The Let's Eat! exhibition explores the different facets of Québec's culinary culture, from the arrival of the first colonist to the modern day.

Legend


The Montreal Heritage Calendar was produced by Héritage Montréal in collaboration with the Montreal Heritage Network and its partners.