Vaudreuil-Soulanges Regional Museum
In a former school for boys, built around 1847, discover the four exhibition rooms of this welcoming museum. Located in Old Vaudreuil, the building is classified as a historic monument and the collection of more than 9,500 objects is recognized as being of national interest.
The visit allows you to immerse yourself in a rich cultural and artistic heritage linked to the evolution of the art of living in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. The permanent exhibition Through the windows of the school… Glimpses of our history will appeal to history and heritage enthusiasts. For visual arts lovers, the room devoted to the promotion of current artists is renewed several times a year. On the ground floor, two temporary exhibitions deal with various ethno-historical themes.
The organization offers a great variety of activities for all clientele. Through Cyprienne, the charming mouse featured in a series of children's books, families will enjoy learning in a playful way. They can also use the family kit to visit the museum. For adults who are passionate about history or culture, conferences and meetings and exchanges with artists are organized regularly. In addition, the Museum shop is filled with products from local artists, artisans and producers.
Water Stories exhibition
From October 1, 2023 to August 25, 2024
Water, a source of life that tells us several stories: the origin of the planet and the presence of life on Earth, the shaping of our landscape for millions of years and the complex relationship that we have with it.
The territory of Vaudreuil-Soulanges is rich in a diversified hydrographic network made up of a majestic river, large and small rivers, lakes and streams which, for centuries if not millennia, have influenced the way of life of its inhabitants.
This exhibition looks at water from various angles, from our apprehension of this force of nature to our way of being, thinking, interpreting and using this natural resource, whose preservation has become a major issue. Through the presentation of objects and photographs bearing witness to various historical facts and stories, the exhibition invites us to discover how water has played an important role in the history and evolution of our cultural landscape. Let us tell you a few of these stories.
Félix's Chords
From February 18 to December 22, 2024
Félix Leclerc (1914-1988) purchased his first guitar in 1934 at the age of 20, unaware that this decision would change the course of his life and be the origin of Québécois song, a symbol of a new Québécois identity. The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Regional Museum has the privilege of housing in its collection the first two guitars owned by Félix Leclerc, on which he composed his most beautiful songs while living in Vaudreuil (1945-1967). In 2014, he was designated a historical figure by the Minister of Culture and Communications of Quebec for his significant contribution to Quebec culture. To mark the tenth anniversary of this recognition, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Regional Museum offers you an exhibition on the theme of song. Come and discover how guitar chords have contributed to putting the poet's words to music and creating the image of this iconic figure.
50 Years of Passion
Gérard Poirier, Sculptor
From April 21 to June 9, 2024
As an artist rooted in Terrasse-Vaudreuil for nearly 50 years, Gérard Poirier presents a retrospective of his work, inspired by nature and current events. In this exhibition, you will discover the multiple facets of his sculptural expression. Nature has always been at the heart of Gérard Poirier's creations. He designs works using stones recovered from beaches, wood wreckage, abandoned metal on construction sites or in scrap yards, shells, bones, etc. The themes of his sculptures are often related to environmental causes. He has an attraction to natural art, especially at the cottage where he has created playful works that make his vacation spot bucolic.
Furthermore, many of his sculptures evoke political subjects related to human rights, justice, freedom of expression, water issues, disasters such as the Lac-Mégantic railway tragedy, migratory phenomena, etc. The DADA exhibitions at the Maison des Arts de Saint-Faustin, in which he has participated since 2011, have helped stimulate his imagination in connection with social issues. The Cry of the Fault and the Cry of Freedom are among his flagship works.
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