The new Musée régional d’Argenteuil Regional Museum is now open to the public at the former Christ Church in Saint-André-d’Argenteuil. Visitors are invited to discover five exhibitions, Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The five exhibitions, led by interpreter guides are:
1. Argenteuil, my life as a river: An exploration of the history of Argenteuil through its rivers, from the Ice Age to the present day.
2. In the footsteps of the Abbott family: A story about the arrival of this pioneer family, founder of Christ Church.
3. A community and its church: A tribute to the Anglican community of St. Andrews.
4. Argenteuil in maps and stories: A discovery of the different exhibitions virtual images prepared by the Argenteuil Regional Museum.
5. A shoemaker and his village: The history and life of the Hubert shoemaker, a family business in Saint-André-d’Argenteuil.
In addition, visitors will also enjoy visiting the cemetery where Dr. Maude Abbott, her family and many pioneer families are interred.
The Musée régional d’Argenteuil Regional Museum is located at 163 route du Long-Sault (Route 344) in Saint-André-d’Argenteuil. The museum’s summer season and hours continue until September 1. Follow the museum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/museeargenteuil/, website: https://www.museeargenteuil.ca/, email: [email protected], or call 450-528-5955.
