The Musée des Abénakis opens the doors to a fascinating world where past and present meet. Through our exhibitions, you will discover the myths, artifacts, arts, and stories that shape W8banaki culture today. An enriching experience for all audiences, celebrating the resilience and richness of a proud and dynamic Nation.
The Musée des Abénakis’ temporary exhibitions provide a fresh and dynamic perspective on W8banaki culture and current Indigenous realities. Come explore unique artworks, collaborative projects, and stories that keep our culture alive today.
At the heart of the Museum, our permanent exhibitions immerse you in the history, culture, and ancestral knowledge of the W8banaki Nation. Through immersive displays and authentic artifacts, discover foundational stories, traditional arts, and daily life from past to present. These exhibitions invite you to understand and experience the vibrancy of a living culture.
Witnessing the strong identity of the Abenaki Nation, this colorful and captivating exhibition highlights the dynamism of a proud people who wish to endure and make their voices heard.
W8banakiak showcases the Abenaki Nation in a new light, the true light! Deeply rooted in history and traditions, the exhibition will take you to the heart of the people who live with this ancestral historical heritage. Their ways of being, knowing, speaking, or acting will be conveyed through sight, touch, and even smell. Young and old, non-Indigenous and Indigenous alike, are invited to experience an immersive journey into this vibrant culture.
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Immerse yourself in the Abenaki culture with the W8banakiak exhibition. Feel it with all your senses.
This exhibition awakens all your senses!
This project has been made possible by :
Thanks to the archaeological discoveries carried out on the site of the historic quadrilateral of Odanak, discover Kwigw8mna, the adaptation of an outdoor space which reproduces the place of origin where an Abenakis dwelling was found in the 19th century as well as a vegetable garden where varieties of indigenous vegetables were cultivated by the Abenakis.
This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada.
Let yourself be carried away by a founding legend telling the origin of the Earth, the birth of the first humans, and the arrival of Glooskap, a central figure in W8banaki culture.
Through an immersive projection blending sound and image, experience a moving moment that celebrates the deep connection between the W8banakiak and nature.
An invitation to harmony, respect, and attentive listening to the teachings passed down since the beginning.
In 1704, on the order of the King of France, Odanak Fort was erected to serve as a bulwark against the raids carried out by the Iroquois and the British. Today, thanks to archaeological excavations, this ancient fortified village of Abenaki reveals its secrets. Relive the history of this unique fort, discover the current site and meet the Abenakis in this online exhibition by the Musée des Abenakis.
An achievement made possible by Canadian Heritage’s Virtual Museum of Canada program.
Here you will find past temporary exhibitions that have shaped the recent history of the Musée des Abénakis. These past exhibitions showcase the richness, diversity, and evolution of W8banaki culture and Indigenous peoples. They represent a valuable memory and a reflection of the challenges and artistic expressions from past to present.
