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The conquest of space is done! The depths of the sea are now the last frontier of human curiosity. Imagine a cold world, plunged into total darkness, inhabited by strange animal with peculiar shapes… Make a trip in this weirdly universe that is home to hot springs, corals and unique ecosystems. Tame an unimaginable variety of creatures straight out of science fiction. See the impressive evolution of the technologies developed to unravel the mysteries of these great depths. Abyss, the first exhibition on the Canadian abyssal areas, will transport you to the wonder of discovery!

Exhibit area required

200 m² (approximately 2000 square feet)

Audience

With this exhibition, the Musée du Fjord wants to raise awareness among youth and the general public about these unusual ecosystems, with a rich biodiversity still unsuspected.

Content

The “Abyss” exhibition features a unique design. The arrangements and atmosphere are made to reflect a singular environment where darkness reigns. The clean lines and quality of materials illustrate the technology used to explore the ocean depths.

The exhibition presents the biodiversity of the deep through exceptional photography, outstanding video images and genuine specimens preserved in alcohol. Visitors discover the particularities of the deep through straightforward and efficient interactive displays.

The « Abyss » exhibition showcases the technologies developed to explore the bottom of the oceans. One can see a deep-sea diving suit, a remote controlled prototype submarine, along with replicas of historical devices: diving chamber, bathysphere, etc.

Accompanying Material

Installation manual, promotional materials, educational kits and more.

Special Request

Given the fragile nature of artifacts, the Musée du Fjord requires environmental control and appropriate security measures to protect and preserve objects.

Availability

Please contact us for availability of this exhibition.

Information and Reservation

Véronique Gagné

Tel.: 418 697-5077 - extension 26

Toll Free: 1.877.697.5077.

vgagne@museedufjord.com

Germs! Germs! Germs!

One hundred thousand billion (100,000,000,000,000)! That is how many bacteria live inside our bodies. In fact, you contain ten times more bacteria than cells! They are a part of you! And yet, other than bird flu and Clostridium difficile, what do you know about them? Germs! Germs! Germs! will take you on a fascinating journey into the world of micro-organisms, where the fight for survival is as ferocious as it can be in the visible world. What a great opportunity to delve into the mysteries of microbes and the roles they play in our everyday lives?

Coproduced by the Musée du Fjord, Musée Armand-Frappier and Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke.

Financial partners: Heritage Canada, the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, Bio-K+ and Télé-Québec.

Technical information: Area: 200 m2. Ceiling height: 2.43 m.

Availability and rates: For further information call Ms Myriam Coulombe, Exhibition and Education Director, at 418 697-5077, ext. 23.

Extreme Nature

First presented within the framework of the United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Montréal in 2005, Extreme Nature retraces the history of great disasters in Canada. Through its multisensory and entertaining approach, the exhibition goes deep into extreme phenomena and makes the connection with climate change. Once you have seen Extreme Nature, floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes will no longer hold secrets!

Coproduced by the Musée du Fjord and Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke.

Financial partners: Heritage Canada – Museum Assistance Program, the Government of Canada, the United Nations, and the Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs du Québec.

Technical information: Area: 200 m2. Ceiling height: 2.43 m.

• 5 zones made up of free-standing modules
• 34 vertical panels with texts and photos
• 46 vertical panels with texts
• 7 consoles
• 6 glass displays containing specimens and objects
• 7 interactive games
• 1 earthquake simulator
• 2 soundtracks with testimonials
• 1 computer model of the floods
• 2 DVD viewers with films about the Saguenay floods
• 1 large TV screen with original films and music
• 1 TV screen with films about the ice storm
• 2 stroboscopes
• 1 ventilator with pinwheel
• 1 hurricane hologram with integrated lighting
• 1 aurora borealis artistic hologram with integrated lighting
• 1 forest firefighter equipment and dummy
• 1 activity cart with magnetic board

Availability and rates: For further information call Ms Myriam Coulombe, Exhibition and Education Director, at 418 697-5077, ext. 23.