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Montreal, March 19th, 2024 - This spring, the Château Ramezay - Historic Site and Museum of Montréal is pleased to present two new temporary exhibitions. Starting March 22nd, 2024, explore Quebec's seigneurial past with Seigneurs of Montréal: the Sulpician Priests and Traces and Memories of the Seigneurial System in Quebec. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Seigneurs of Montréal: The Sulpician Priests
Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Sulpicians and find out how they influenced the development of Montréal over the centuries.
Seigneurs of Montréal: the Sulpicians Priests presents archival documents and historic artifacts from the The Priests of Saint-Sulpice of Montréal Collection, a collection rarely seen by the public, to highlight the Sulpicians' key role and their impact on Montréal's history. The exhibition provides an enriching exploration of the lives of the Seigneurs of Montréal, from their arrival in the 17th century to their enduring influence on modern Montréal.
Traces and Memories of the Seigneurial System in Quebec
Discover the history of the seigneurial system in Québec, thanks to a fascinating exhibition on a regime first established in New France in 1620 which continued until its official abolishment in 1854. The seigneurial system continues to influence present-day Quebec despite the fact it ceased to exist over 150 yeards ago. This exhibition focuses on extracts from testimonials collected by Prof. Benoît Grenier, well-known historian of this period, and related documents and artifacts.
Traces and Memories of the Seigneurial System in Quebec was produced by the Musée de la Mémoire Vivante, in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec.
Feel like getting involved? The Château Ramezay - Montréal Museum and Historic Site is recruiting new volunteers who'd like to get involved with Montréal's historic past.
Those interested are invited to the Château Ramezay on Monday, April 22nd, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our volunteers will be on hand to welcome you, introduce you to the Château and its activities and answer questions regarding expected commitment, training, costumes, etc. It will also be a chance to sign up for the next training session, which starts im May.
No need to be a historian or even bilingual, as long as you’re comfortable with others, love learning and sharing your knowledge with a diverse clientele, a few hours per week.
Become a Volunteer Guide
If you’re interested in the history of Quebec and/or of Montreal, you’d be an ideal candidate! Complete training is available. Teamed with an experienced guide, you’ll learn the ropes of our programs and master the pleasures of guiding, at your own pace.
Become a Friend of the Garden
If you are interested in gardening and enjoy being outside and meeting people from all over, become a Friend of the Garden. From July 1st until Labour Day, our volunteers welcome visitors from all over the world with activites that help them learn more about the history of the Garden, the Château and Montréal in the 18th century.
In becoming a volunteer, you risk making new friends! In addition to the Friends of the Garden, volunteer guides are grouped into two associations: the French-speaking guides and the English-speaking guides. Together, they total almost 100 members. Each group organizes ongoing training, activities and outings during the year. Some volunteers have been with the Château for 25 years or more.
Montréal, September 25th, 2024 – The Château Ramezay – Historic Site and Museum of Montréal is pleased to present a new temporary exhibition this fall. Come discover the history and legacy of Canadian women, past and present, by visiting Homage: Inspired by outstanding Canadian women, presented from September 28, 2024 to February 9, 2025. The Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The exhibition Homage: Inspired by outstanding Canadian women is a national travelling collection of 41 necklaces presented for the first time in Quebec. Designed to celebrate and honour Canadian women from all eras and regions of the country, these necklaces represent a wide variety of professions and contributions to our society.
Necklaces evoke style, status and wealth; they are archetypal symbols of power and importance. For the artist, these jewels are therefore the ideal vehicles to represent the important women in Canadian history.
Created by renowned jewelry artist Donald Stuart, CM, OOnt, RCA, the necklaces are accompanied by sketches drawn by the curator of the exhibition, Susan Benson, CM, RCA, and short biographies, allowing the viewer to explore these personal stories from a new perspective.
Montréal, November 28th, 2024 - At this time of year, the Château Ramezay - Montréal Museum and Historic Site invites young and old alike discover its magnificent Christmas decorations and festive programming. From December 7th 2024 to January 5th 2025, come and experience the origins of holiday traditions with your family by visiting the exhibition Around the Fireplace... Holiday Traditions! The Museum is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on December 23rd, 24th, 25th and 31st and January 1st.
Until January 5th, 2025, the Château Ramezay's fireplace mantels will be richly decorated with a specific them. Each hearth will have you discover a holiday tradition: greeting cards, Christmas stockings, Advent calendar... there is much to learn around our fireplaces! Invite your cousins, don't forget about grandma, and come reconnect with the traditions of the past through our exhibitions and activities. You'll leave with rekindled anecdotes and beautiful memories to share with family and friends.
Unhook your Christmas stocking!
Come and enjoy a magical experience at Château Ramezay: children are invited to come and unhook their Christmas stocking from our fireplaces in a whimsical setting! It's an activity full of surprises, but only for well-behaved children! The stocking will be available for $10 plus tax.
Family-friendly circuit "Around the Fireplace"
To help guide children through the Museum, a free booklet will be offered to families upon their arrival. A hunt for curiosities from the past, a quest for information tidbits, and discussion prompts will keep children engaged throughout the visit. "What was Christmas like when you were little, grandma?"
Create your own Christmas card
The Château Ramezay offers everything you need to create your own Christmas card on site! It's also possible to create your own virtual greeting card by taking a photo of yourself in our in-house studio in front of a wintry landscape, wearing a cap and a cape or red woolen tuque, voyageur sash and snowshoes, an arrow and a wool tuque, as used to be done in the old Montreal photo studios.
This activity if offered during the weekends in December (starting on December 7th), with the exception of the following dates: December 23rd, 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st. It is also available from December 26th to 30th and from January 2nd to the 5th.
Temporary exhibition "Homage"
The Château Ramezay is also proud to present Homage, a one-of-a-kind exhibition, being shown for the first time in Quebec. Discover a collection of 41 necklaces, created by the jewelry artist Donald Stuart, CM, OOnt, RCA, to honour Canadian women from all eras and regions. Enhanced with sketches and biographies, this exhibition celebrates remarkable life journeys and explores inspiring personal stories until February 9th, 2025.
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