Knights
Delve into the fascinating world of knights!
From the battlefields to the king’s court, this activity encourages young people to explore the history of these iconic figures down through the ages. They will learn how knights were trained and explore their code of honor, their courtly life, and their exploits during tournaments. A knightly interactive adventure… an ideal way to stimulate students’ curiosity and imagination.
An unforgettable historical adventure!
Visit our immersive exhibition, which will take your students from the Middle Ages to the early Renaissance, a period of major cultural, artistic, and technological transformation. Featuring over 200 objects from the prestigious collection of Frédérick Stibbert, it’s an opportunity to explore life during this fascinating era through the iconic figure of the knight.
Travel through time with legendary knights!
Explore the world of chivalry, meet famous knights, learn about their historical context and the values they stood for. Follow a knight’s journey of initiation, from page to squire to knighthood, illustrated at interactive stations.
Admire impressive weapons and armour!
See how European armour evolved, from simple chain mail to full armoured plates. In a dynamic and captivating presentation, learn about the materials used and the technical and stylistic innovations of the time.
Explore the knight-horse relationship!
A knight and his horse formed an inseparable duo. Learn about the horses’ armour, the coats of arms they wore, and the spectacular tournaments and jousts in which they took part.
Enter a fortified castle!
Make your way into the world of a fortified castle with thematic display cases, period objects, iconography, and films that will take you into the chapel, the lady’s bedroom, the great hall, and the weapons gallery.
Explore the end of an era and learn how knights evolved!
The exhibition ends with a focus on the causes of the knights’ decline and on how the title has evolved, with a presentation on the knights of New France and the last knights.
A must-see!
Competencies developed
The activities held as part of this visit are in keeping with government school programs and help develop certain subject-specific competencies.
Links with the Quebec school training program
Training content
The Christianization of the West: In the Western world, Christianity, which had begun to spread under the Roman Empire, continued to expand until the modern period. The Church is presented as a major force and organization in emerging Europe: it had hegemony over the feudal powers, imbuing Western society with its values and contributing to the development of knowledge.
Competencies:
Appreciating works of art and cultural objects from the world’s artistic heritage.
Analyzing a work or production.
Interpreting the meaning of the work or production.
Information and reservation
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514 872-9127
Please note that we cannot guarantee a booking request made less than 4 weeks in advance.
Hours and rates of visits and group activities (taxes included)
September 2024 to April 2025
Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5 pm
+ Monday december 16, 2024
May-June 2024
Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5 pm
+ Mondays, June 2, 10 and 16, 2025
Role of accompanying adults
Divide the group into smaller sub-groups according to the number of groups specified on your reservation. The number of groups required corresponds to the number of accompanying adults required during the visit.
Follow the group at all times to maintain discipline and manage particular cases. The mediator or guide will lead the visit. Accompanying adults must stay with and supervise the group during lunch time.
Lunch room
A lunch room is available for groups.
Reservations required.
Access to the Museum
Consult instructions.
There is free bus parking on de la Commune Street, at the corner of Place Royale.