Mémoires en réserve

What do a wedding cake from 1889, Elvis Gratton’s stage costume and a sweater made of hair have in common? They are all in the Musée’s collections. Why and—more importantly—how did they get here, alongside historically significant objects like Champlain’s travelogues and Louis-Joseph Papineau’s frock coat.

This spring, take a virtual journey through a place few have seen up until now: the Musée’s storage rooms!
Discover a truly unusual selection of objects, learn their stories and, in some cases, unveil the secrets they hide.

You’ll also be able to observe the meticulous daily work of our conservators, the true guardians of this vast collective heritage.

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!