The Écomusée du fier monde invites you to rediscover its permanent exhibition, which has undergone a major facelift! Witness the impact of industry and urban transformations on work and living conditions in a working-class neighborhood, and explore the current realities of the area and the people of Centre-Sud.
Press release
All the Livelong Day ! The Joys and Sorrows of life in a Working-Class Neighbourhood
Monday, April 22, 2024
A new permanent exhibition at the Écomusée du fier monde
An improved visitor experience and enhanced content
All the Livelong Day ! The Joys and Sorrows of life in a Working-Class Neighbourhood paints a portrait of Montreal’s Centre-Sud from the second half of the 19th century onwards, tracing its development through the pivotal moments of industrialization, deindustrialization, and community movements. The revamped exhibition offers an enriched visitor experience thanks to the addition of a number of items from the museum’s collection, testimonials, hands-on content and works of art (Christine Sioui-Wawanoloath, Anne-Marie Ouellet). For optimum accessibility, the texts, now bilingual (French and English), are also available in Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) and American Sign Language (ASL).
A new eco-friendly design
The scenography and design were conceived to highlight the architectural setting of the Généreux bathhouse, home to the Écomusée du fier monde since 1996. Together with the non-profit organisation Écoscéno, the design team undertook to reduce the environmental impact of the exhibition by implementing various eco-design strategies, including upcycling furniture, sourcing sustainable materials and investing in local expertise. In total, 92.6% of the materials in the exhibition come from reuse, the museum’s own inventory or sustainable purchasing.
History and community museum
As a history museum and citizen museum, the Écomusée du fier monde invites you to explore little-known facets of Montréal culture. Discover daily life in a working-class environment and follow the inspiring journeys of citizen groups. Visit the Écomusée’s exhibits and the former Généreux public bath, a magnificent showpiece of 1920s architecture. Visit the Écomusée exhibitions and the former Généreux public bath, a magnificent example of 1920s architecture.
Écomusée du fier monde
2050 Atateken Street
Corner of Ontario
Berri-UQAM Metro Station
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rates
Adults: $14
Students, seniors and children: $8
Families: $20
For more information: 514-528-8444 | ecomusee.qc.ca
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Photographs and interviews available on request.
Information:
Sandrine Héroux | 514 528-8444 |
Source: Écomusée du fier monde