Nights
Inspired by original stories from Quebec authors
Majestic, enchanting, seductive, disturbing by turns—or all at once—the night takes a variety of forms. To shed some light on this fascinating subject, the Stewart Museum invites you to discover the exhibition Nights, a unique experience, oscillating between fiction and reality.
With the help of a booklet and listening stations, visitors dive into four nocturnal worlds through the original stories of renowned Quebec authors. They explore the starry night with Eric Dupont, face the fear of the dark in the night of imagination with Dominique Demers, stride through the city night with Heather O’Neill and slip into the night of passion with Simon Boulerice. These stories are brought to life in theatrical sets by Pierre-Étienne Locas alongside a variety of remarkable artefacts from the collections of the Stewart and McCord museums.
Discover the exhibition with authors Dominique Demer, Eric Dupont, Heather O’Neill and Simon Boulerice and learn more about their inspiration for the creation of their respective story.
What people are saying about it
« It’s a thought to gladden the hearts of literary types everywhere: living writers and their work serving as drawing cards into a part of the cultural sphere where they’re seldom represented. » Ian McGillis, Gazette Montreal
Video capsule series
History of the night
Through videos, four historians will introduce you to hidden facets of the history of the night, taking inspiration from artifacts presented in each world of the exhibition.
Discover the program
Activity to do at home
Perseids Quiz
While the Perseids return to light up the sky, we have prepared a quiz featuring our extensive collection of historical objects related to astronomy.
Science geeks and history lovers, test your knowledge!
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Writing activity
Writing Kit
Let your imagination run wild and write a fiction inspired by the objects in our collection!
DISCOVER THE STORIES RECEIVED SO FAR
Download the kit (PDF)
Activity
Online Slow Art Day
The Stewart Museum invites you to take the time to contemplate two objects presented in the exhibition Nights. An opportunity to discover them from a different perspective, but also to fuel your creativity and imagination!
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Reading activity
Good books to read
Enjoy a selection of books (free or $), inspired by the exhibition Nights and the authors who participated in the project.
Check out our list
Reading activity
Writing Contest - Night of Inspiration
Take a short reading break from your day and discover the finalists’ stories of the writing contest Night of Inspiration.
Discover the finalists and their stories
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