Preschool and Elementary

Open the door to their imagination. We invite preschool and elementary children to get curious as they learn about art through experiences specially designed for them. The tours are punctuated with observation games, inspiring stories, and exploration activities to awaken students’ imagination and encourage expression. At the Musée, art is brought to life with a friendly, engaging approach.

Kindergarten and Grade 1
Duration: 1:30  
Capacity: Maximum of 2 classes at a time  
The tour is followed by a craft workshop.

Come discover the Pierre Lassonde Pavilion with our youngest visitors! This walk invites them to explore the spaces, admire the works, and awaken their curiosity. Along the way, they get to enjoy educational games and activities, turning an introduction to art into a fun, interactive experience. It’s the perfect way to get to know the Musée, marvel at its collections, and experience art while having fun!

  • A group of elementary school students visiting the exhibition Nous. Left: Marie-Claude Pratte, Portraits de société, 1999–2000 (CP.2020.14) © Marie-Claude Pratte

Grades 2 to 6
Duration: 1:30  
Capacity: Maximum of 2 classes at a time  
The tour is followed by a craft workshop.  

Animals, whether furry or feathered, have inspired artists throughout the ages. As your students explore the Pierre Lassonde Pavilion, they’ll encounter wild, domestic, imaginary, and symbolic animals through fascinating works of art. These painted and sculpted animals will start conversations where they learn how to engage with the works and expand their knowledge of the animal kingdom. 

  • Creative workshop with two children sitting at a table doing crafts at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.

Grades 5 and 6
Duration: 1:30
Capacity: Maximum of 2 classes at a time  
The tour is followed by a craft workshop.

How do you observe a work of art? What is it saying? Where do painters and sculptors find their inspiration? Art raises a million questions, and we’ll explore them together on this tour of the Pierre Lassonde Pavilion and its exhibitions. As you observe, question, and discuss, this experience will help you decode the language of artists and understand how they turn their visions into inspiring works of art. Through this intriguing journey, you’ll also find your own creativity awakened.  

  • A school group visiting the exhibition Nous. Center: Théodore Hamel, Adolphe, Auguste, Eugène, and Alphonse Hamel, nephews of the artist, 1947 (1967.05)

Kindergarten to Grade 2
Duration: 45 to 55 min  
One class at a time

Go on an incredible adventure through the Musée’s virtual galleries and lead a captivating investigation alongside our guides. Our works of art weave a fascinating tale, and your students will decide how the story ends.  

  • Jacques Leblond de Latour, Saint Michel terrassant le dragon, between 1695 and 1705 (1974.256)

Grades 3 to 6
Duration: 45 to 55 min  
Capacity: One class at a time  

Many works of art tell stories filled with intriguing characters and extraordinary settings. Come learn about the myths and legends they recount and get lost in their worlds as you imagine a fantastical story. As your students interact with our guides, they’ll be challenged to think creatively about different concepts using the group’s observations on works of art and their interpretation.

  • Henri Julien, La Chasse-galerie, 1906 (1934.254)

Grades 2 to 6
Duration: 1:30  
Capacity: Maximum of 2 classes at a time  
The tour is followed by a craft workshop.

Accompanied by our guides, your students will discover the bright, colourful world of Niki de Saint Phalle (1930–2002), a daring artist who left her mark on contemporary art with her free spirit and profound dedication. They’ll take a journey through two decades of prolific creation that intertwine personal themes and social issues. Over the course of a participatory tour, students will encounter monumental works with powerful symbolism. Giant Nanas, tarot figures, and fantastical creatures will provide an experience that’s both playful and meaningful. It’s a unique opportunity to discover a creator who transformed art into a space for expression, resistance, and joy. 

  • A visit to the exhibition on Niki de Saint Phalle in front of L'Arbre de la liberté

Grades 3 to 6
Duration: 1:30 
Capacity: One class at a time
Price: $10 per student

Offer your students a unique experience that combines discovering the Musée’s galleries and practising yoga. Created for students in grades 3 through 6, this activity gives them the chance to admire works from the collection and take that inspiration into a yoga session designed as an introduction to movement, breathing, and relaxation.

  • School museum yoga

Reservations can only be made over the phone at 418-644-6460, ext. 5541. Reservations will be confirmed in writing approximately one month before the tour.  

Monday to Friday  
 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

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