Summer has arrived at the Acadian Museum of Quebec!

Starting June 21, all the buildings on the site will open their doors for a season full of discoveries! Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the Secrets of the Acadians exhibition, shop at theÉvangéline boutique, or visit theart gallery. The site also features a beautiful park and a terrace perfect for family picnics.

Starting June 21, the entire site will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

Maisons Mémoire IV – Là Où Elles Habitent

Summer exhibition

Until September 21, discover the fourth exhibition in theMaisons Mémoireseries.This exhibition celebrates matriarchy and explores the complex relationship between women and domestic life. Several themes are presented, such as homemaking, home economics, and women's rights in rural areas. In addition, works by Acadian artists are featured to illustrate female creativity through everyday objects.

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Mending memories

A show to weave back together the thread of our forgotten songs

Artists Pierre-André Bujold and Guillaume Arsenault invite you on a touching journey to the heart of our local musical heritage. Drawing on sound archives collected by Carmen Roy, they bring to life a repertoire of traditional songs from Baie-des-Chaleurs, in contemporary arrangements combining vocal harmonies, acoustic instruments, and foot tapping.

📅Sundays from July 13 to August 10.
🕣 8:00 p.m., at the Gospel Chapel.
🎟 Voluntary contribution.

Book launch

The Fascinating History of Percé – Volume 1 "The Fishing Kingdom"

On Tuesday, July 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., author and historian Jean-Marie Fallu will present his latest book La fascinante histoire de Percé – Tome 1 "Le royaume de la pêche" (The Fascinating History of Percé – Volume 1 "The Fishing Kingdom") at the Gospel Chapel of the Musée acadien du Québec. The program includes a presentation of the book, a book signing, and refreshments. The book will be available for purchase at a cost of $40. Please bring cash for the transaction.

📅 July 29
🕣 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Gospel Chapel.
🎟 Free activity

About the book:
Although Percé has a masculine name, this place is feminine in nature, with a splendor that elevates the soul and captivates even the most skeptical. No one can remain indifferent to the charm of Percé and its famous rock, which reflects an ever-changing and indescribable light.

This book covers the old village of Percé, i.e., the town center excluding the boundaries of the larger town that was merged in 1970. The territorial scope covered corresponds roughly to the coastal perimeter of the Percé heritage site, from Pic de l'Aurore to Cap Blanc, including Percé Rock, Bonaventure Island, Mont Sainte-Anne, Mont Blanc, and Route des Failles.

The history of Percé is fascinating in more ways than one. Percé was the birthplace of the cod fishing industry in Quebec and the arrival and settlement of the first Europeans in the Gaspé Peninsula. This maritime city promoted the growth of fishing under the impetus of Jersey companies...

In writing these pages, I pursued the quest for a certain memory of Percé. I wanted to build a bridge between history—what fills the past—and memory—what remains of the past or what we seek to remember. I sought to understand, recreate, and imagine the Percé of yesteryear. I wanted to bring to life characters, families, and significant events in a text guided by time, place, and witnesses.

Genealogy information session

Want to trace your ancestors but don't know where to start? This activity is for you! Come learn the basics of genealogy at this free information session!

📅 August 14
🕣 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Gospel Chapel.
🎟 Free activity

On the agenda:
✅ Documents and resources to help you get started with your research
✅ Access to on-site records
✅ Presentation of the workshops that will be offered at the Françoise-Bujold Library

The activity will be led by Marthe Poirier, a genealogy enthusiast who will guide you with clarity and enthusiasm.

Acadian celebrations

Friday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The City of Bonaventure and the Acadian Museum of Quebec are preparing a day filled with color, music, and Acadian pride! Tintamarre, Cajun music performances, family activities, and much more await you on Friday, August 15! 👉 Discover all the details of the program here!

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