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November 1st, 2005 — April 20th, 2006
Jules Verne, Writing the Sea
Pointe-à-Callière transports visitors a thousand leagues from here, with the Jules Verne, Writing the Sea exhibition. To mark the centenary of the famous writer's death (1905-2005), this international exhibition introduces visitors to the fantastic world of the most widely read and translated author in French literature.
From science fiction to invention
Drawing on 19th-century scientific and technological discoveries, Jules Verne came up with inventions that would later revolutionize the world, and featured them in his fabulous stories.
A submarine, diving suits, innovative tools used by explorers and navigators... all proof of his creative, prophetic genius.
A fascination with the Americas
Visitors also learn about Verne’s interest in Canada, Quebec and, more specifically, Montréal. All in all, about ten of his novels take place here, not to mention his 117 or so American or Canadian characters.
This exhibition was adapted and produced by Pointe-à-Callière, the Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History, in partnership with the Musée national de la Marine, in Paris, and in collaboration with Amiens-Métropole and the city of Nantes, France.
