WOW! The Wing’s Collection

Treasures in the Wing’s collection.

As part of the WOW! series, which highlights remarkable discoveries made during research at the MEM, attend this discussion led by head curator Catherine Charlebois. She’ll be chatting with MEM curator Marie-Anne Gagnon and Jean-Philippe Riopel, creator of the Wing’s collection and co-founder of the collective Objets de mémoire.

A journey to preserve memory and heritage

Together, they’ll talk about the rich Wing’s collection and how it came to be acquired by the MEM. Never-before-seen archives, photographs, family movies and objects filled with history will be the focus of this discussion, offering a behind-the-scenes look at museum work.

A different way to discover history

This talk is for everyone who is curious about Montréal’s history and living heritage. It’s a unique opportunity to better understand how exceptional collections enrich our collective memory and find their place in the museum.