SCHOOL GROUP VISITS: PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY
This year, the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke (MBAS) is offering a bold educational program designed to enrich students’ personal culture and critical thinking skills. Tailored programs, ranging from preschool to post-secondary levels, include a guided tour component and a creative workshop component, allowing participants to explore the many facets of the exhibitions presented at MBAS.
Drawing on its expertise in museum education and cultural mediation, our team of educators will adapt each visit to meet the needs and realities of your group.
MBAS has developed a mediation philosophy based on the principles of non-formal education: themes are selected to respond to the expectations and interests of visitors while allowing students a certain degree of freedom in their exploration. Through the exhibitions presented, there will be many opportunities to discuss current issues and engage in conversations related to social studies, the arts, literature, the environment, politics, and much more.
Among our wide range of educational activities, you will find the “classic” guided tour and workshop experience, which evolves alongside our temporary exhibitions.
To make the most of the end of summer, until September 20, 2026, (re)discover La Fontaine’s Fables through the eyes of Marc Chagall. Born in Belarus in 1887, Chagall is considered one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century. At the crossroads of literature and visual arts, this exhibition features approximately sixty engravings created by Chagall, in which the iconic animals from the fables come to life with poetry and sensitivity.
Starting in mid-October, step into the vibrant imagination of artist Jean-Sébastien Denis. Colorful, energetic, and surprising, his works seem to burst beyond their frames. Who says artists must stay within the lines? Continue your group visit with Living Space (Habiter l’espace), a playful exhibition designed to provide a highly stimulating aesthetic experience. Your mission? Create your own exhibition route using a unique mediation tool and whimsical magnifying glasses!
Just in time for the end of the school year, beginning April 15, discover the work of Indigenous artists featured in the Indigenous Contemporary Art Biennial (BACA). Guided by a museum educator, participate in discussions about colonial legacy and cultural survival while admiring artworks that address fundamental contemporary issues through a variety of media. Complete your group visit by exploring the Eastern Townships Artists’ Biennial, an exhibition bringing together a cohort of artists around the collaborative theme In the House of the Other: Play and Transmission.
Available throughout the school year, the outdoor walking tour of the Parcours Photo Sherbrooke exhibition is sure to appeal to groups bursting with energy!
On behalf of the Education Team at the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke, we wish you a school year filled with cultural and artistic discoveries. We look forward to welcoming you!
Download the program in PDF format.
We wish you a school year full of cultural and artistic discoveries.
We’re already looking forward to welcoming you!
RATES
| Pre-school to 1st cycle | $9.50/child |
| Elementary (2nd and 3rd cycles) | $9.50/student |
| Secondary (all cycles) | $9.50/student |
| CEGEP/University | $10.50/student |
| Adult | $12/person |
| Chaperone | Free |
Prices include taxes. The thematic visit can be accompanied by a creation workshop (+ $50 per group).
Prices subject to change without notice.
Groups are made up of a minimum of 15 participants. Visits vary according to the current exhibition are approximately 45 minutes in length (from 60 to 90 minutes with the creation workshop).
A minimum of 15 people will be billed.
Please note that it is not possible to eat snacks at the MBAS
Culture at School program – Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur
The Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke is registered in the culture-education directory. Teachers may be able to obtain financial assistance for visits to the MBAS by contacting their school services centre.
RESERVATIONS
For more information or to make a reservation, contact us at 819 821-2115 or at accueil@mbas.qc.ca.
When making a reservation, it is important to mention the following:
- Your choice of program
- The date and time you wish to visit
- The name of your school
- The name of the person in charge of your group (teacher, chaperone)
- The group’s level
- The estimated number of students
- Your e-mail address for invoicing
- Any specific requests (English language visit, special activities, etc.)
CANCELLATION POLICY IN EFFECT
In the event of cancellation of a reservation less than three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled date of the activity, we will be obliged to charge you the minimum rate corresponding to fifteen (15) people multiplied by the individual rate (15 x rate ($) / person).
ADAPTED VISITS
We also offer visits adapted to people with special needs: new arrivals and people with a mental deficiency or visual or auditory impairment. The staff of the Musée will be pleased to welcome you and to meet your needs; please do not hesitate to communicate any special need to us.