MUSÉE DE LACHINE

Much more than a museum the Musée de Lachine is a living environment preserving the legacy of social, cultural and artistic lifestyles.

The Musée de Lachine is a multifaceted museum where a variety of ethnological objects and contemporary art are on display, side by side. The museum consists of three buildings and an Open-Air Museum. Two of the buildings, the Maison LeBer-LeMoyne and La Dépendance, are the oldest buildings still intact on the island of Montreal. Between 1669 and 1685, they were used as fur-trading posts and also as a residence for the employees.

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS:

Maison LeBer-LeMoyne: Scene of Dreams
Visiting the Maison LeBer-LeMoyne is also making acquaintance with successive occupants. Through 400 historical and archaeological objects, imagine the daily life of tradesmen, farmers, innkeepers and rich retiree. Since 1998, several archaeological digs have taken place on the LeBer-LeMoyne site. More than 50 000 artifacts were brought to light, testifying of over 2000 years of historical activity. A selection of these artifacts is highlighted in the Maison LeBer-LeMoyne permanent exhibition.

Dawes: Brewers of Beer and Ideas exhibition presents an array of 200 objects that recall an era when the horse was king – especially if it was black! Back in 1826, bold ideas, fine beer and big business were brewing in Lachine! The exhibition is produced on the very site where the Dawes Brewery was founded and flourished. Throwing open the doors to the past in an innovative installation, it is sure to enchant visitors and make this venue as popular as Black Horse beer itself once was.
This exhibition is presented in Lachine at the Pavillon de l’Entrepôt, 2901 boulevard Saint-Joseph. Opening hours: Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Free admission.

The Open-Air Museum is another facet of the Musée de Lachine. It is composed of 51 monumental sculptures under open skies, making it the largest park of its type in Canada, and one of the largest in North America. Located in Parc René-Lévesque and the other waterfront parks of Lac Saint-Louis, the setting of the Open-Air Museum is delightful, accessible on foot or by bicycle, and an ideal environment in which to relax. Extending a distance of 4 kilometers, this permanent sculpture garden was assembled over the years through sculpture symposiums - the works produced were later left on display. Some famous artists have created this outstanding environment which is another feature of Lachine’s rich, cultural heritage. The Open-Air Museum is open year round.

A third building, the Pavillon Benoît-Verdickt, on the museum grounds contains contemporary works of art which enhance this centre of artistic and historic development through different types of exhibitions. An educational program at the heart of our activities, I offered to both school children and any other interested groups.

Museum opening hours:
March 31 to June 20t and from September 8 to November 28 2010,
Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
June 22 to September 5, Tuesday to Sunday, 11 :30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m

Guides tours of exhibitions by reservation.

Free admission.
Paid parking