The nurturing land

Located in the corridor leading to the courtyard of the Museum, this exhibition helps to understand the importance of the traditional Quebec agriculture model established in the 19th century and which lasted until the middle of the 20th century, as promoted by the Catholic clergy and the provincial government in order to colonize the vast Quebec territory and ensure its presence. Highlighting, especially, the heritage buildings of the Robert-Lionel-Séguin collection, the exhibition presents a panorama of French Canadian agricultural reality over a whole century - from agriculture to food practices.