TERRITORIES, MEMORIES, KNOWLEDGE:
Permanent exhibit

The history of a culture that is still alive and vibrant, and objects which evoke ancestral traditions that are more than memories: this is what visitors discover in the permanent exhibit of the Huron-Wendat Museum. Taking an interactive approach, this extremely rare collection allows us to enter into the heart of Wendat culture and explore the themes of territories, memories and knowledge.

Visitors pass through a depiction of the creation myth and arrive at a forest. The Spirit of the great forests of northeastern North America tells of the origins of the Wendat people and their long journey through the ages. Behind the forest, the material universe is revealed a series of showcases arranged in a great circle. They present and explain the significance of objects, guiding us on the path to knowledge. The multimedia environment above the great circle plunges visitors into a poetic vision of the natural universe which nourishes and stimulates the imagination. Objects take on life once more.

Behind the permanent exhibit lies an entertaining and educational journey. In addition to archival images and texts, there are didactic activities and interactive games for both the young and less young to enjoy.

We welcome you among us!