2020 Exhibitions
February 19, 2020
The Musée des Abénakis is proud to present its 2020 exhibitions’s programming.
Welcome to the Musée des Abénakis
⚠️ COVID-19 ⚠️
Considering the evolution of the COVID-19 situation as well as under government recommendations to cancel any unnecessary gatherings, we have made the decision, in the spirit of social responsibility, to proceed to the temporary closure of the Musée des Abénakis for an indefinite period.
We continue to monitor the situation and developments related to COVID-19 very closely and be assured that we will strictly follow the instructions from official government authorities.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you for your usual collaboration!
ABOUT
Founded in 1965 by community members and missionary Rémi Dolan, the Musée des Abénakis is the first Aboriginal museum institution in Quebec. Located in the former Catholic school of Odanak, on the banks of the Saint-François River, the Museum invites you to discover the cultural richness of the Abenaki First Nation. The Museum invites you to visit permanent and temporary exhibitions with an Aboriginal theme and to participate in cultural and educational discovery activities.
PRESS RELEASES
GalArt 2019
November 25, 2019
On November 21, the sixteenth edition of the GalArt, an annual event for the recognition of cultural stakeholders, was held. It is with great pride that the Musée des Abénakis was awarded the “Heritage and Museology Award” for its temporary exhibition The Indian Beyond Hollywood.
Kabasa Wampum
June 19, 2019
From June 21 to September 21, a special event will draw the attention of the community and the general public. Christine Sioui-Wawanoloath, an Abenaki multidisciplinary artist, will lead the creation of a collaborative work that will take place through the participation of Museum visitors. This artistic achievement, evocative of the contemporary Abenaki culture, will inspire and nourish the creative team of the permanent exhibition.
The 8th edition of the Musée des Abénakis fundraising cocktail party was a success!
March 25, 2019
More than 100 friends and partners of the Musée des Abénakis gathered on March 21 to participate in the most recent edition of its annual fundraising cocktail. Thanks to the presence of guests and the generous contribution of 25 sponsors, the Musée des Abénakis is delighted to announce that the amount raised is close to $29,000.
Indians Beyond Hollywood
June 29, 2018
The Musée des Abénakis is proud to announce the opening of its new temporary exhibition: The Indians Beyond Hollywood, produced thanks to a $120,000 grant from Canadian Heritage. This exhibition will be presented at the Musée des Abénakis from 29 June 2018 to 22 December 2019.
EXHIBITIONS
Discover our permanent and temporary exhibitions.
SERVICES OFFERED
The Museum offers the following services:
Rental Spaces
The Museum offers rental spaces for people looking for a space to receive guests or colleagues.
Kiz8bak Shop
The Museum's boutique offers a wide selection of items and articles with an Indigenous flavour.
Photographic Services
The Museum offers you reproductions of images from our archives.
OPENING HOURS
November 1st — May 31st
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
Closed
From December 24th to January 2nd
June 1st – October 31st
Every day: 10 am to 5 pm
2020 Benefit-Event Partners
CONTACT US
450 568-2600
450 568-5959
info@museeabenakis.ca
108 Waban-Aki, Odanak, Qc, J0G 1H0
Feel free to contact us for any questions or reservations.
