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Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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1, ave Wolfe-Montcalm Parc de Champs-de-Bataille, Québec G1R 5H3 418-643-2150 866-220-2150
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Distance:
~2.125 km * |
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Description:
MONTCALM. In 1933, the government of the province of Québec started its first museum, comprised of the national archives, and natural science and fine arts collections. Eventually the archives and natural science collections were moved, and the museum switched its focus exclusively to art. Today's collection includes Québécois art from several time periods: pre-1900, 1900-1950, 1950-2000, and post-2000. The site itself is spectacular. Two historic buildings are joined by a contemporary structure to offer changing exhibits of more than 20,000 works of art in 12 galleries. Before you leave, enjoy lunch at the café (highlighting Québec produce) and be sure to visit the gift shop. |
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Les Artisans du vitrail |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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1017 av 3ième, Québec G1L 2X3 418-648-0969 877-918-0969
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Distance:
~2.414 km * |
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Description:
LIMOILOU. Discover the history of stained glass, from the Middle Ages to the present, and learn all about the process of making stained glass at this fascinating economuseum. Visitors are welcome to watch artists in the studio as they create new works and restore old ones. The shop has a colorful array of lamps, windows, sun catchers and other decorative objects. |
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La Forge à Pique-Assaut |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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2200, chemin Royal, Saint-Laurent, Île D'Orléans G0A 3Z0 418-828-9300
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Distance:
~14.819 km * |
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Description:
ÎLE D'ORLEANS. Visitors to this economuseum are greeted by an intricate iron staircase banister which took over 450 hours to complete. La Forge à Pique-Assaut has a number of intriguing displays of historical information and materials which help to shed light on the vanishing art of blacksmithing. The boutique has some of the most beautiful metal work you'll ever see. |
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Albert Gilles Copper Art & Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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7450, bd Sainte-Anne Château-Richer, Château-Richer G0A 1N0 418-824-4224
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Distance:
~23.280 km * |
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Description:
CHÂTEAU RICHER. Explore the art of repoussé (metal embossing) at this small museum and gallery. Its founder, Albert Gilles, was a Parisian-born artist who established quite a reputation for himself as an artist of great skill and insight, supplying works to churches, businesses and even Walt Disney. Most of the pieces on display here are copper, a metal native to Quebec, along with what is generally considered his crowning work: the story of Jesus Christ told over the course of 50 exquisitely detailed silver panels. On request for a small fee, the staff will teach you the basics of repoussé and you can take your own completed work of art home. Shop and tea room on-site as well. |
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Atelier Paré |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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9269, av Royale, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré G0A 3C0 418-827-3992
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Distance:
~28.547 km * |
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Description:
SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRÉ. This economuseum focuses on two arts: woodcarving and storytelling. The woodworkers here draw inspiration from the various legends and Québec history, creating detailed works of art depicting characters and scenes from those stories. Some of the artists are expert storytellers as well, who will regale you with an exciting tale from Québec's past. Watch the artists as they carefully carve delicate hands and faces, plants and animals, then take a stroll through the outdoor sculpture garden, full of captivating wood characters. The boutique has an amazing assortment of beautiful hand-carved items. |
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Cyclorama de Jérusalem |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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8, rue Régina, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré G0A 3C0 418-827-3101
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Distance:
~28.547 km * |
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Description:
SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BEAUPRÉ. A massive piece of work, the Cyclorama de Jérusalem measures 14 metres high with a circumference of 110 metres. Completed in Munich in the late 1800s, the circular painting portrays Jérusalem and the surrounding area so effectively that most folks feel as if they have actually visited the city. You may be surprised by how long it takes you to view the entire thing! |
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