Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts facts for kids
| Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke | |
The Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts located within the former Eastern Townships Bank
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| Established | 1982 |
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| Location | 241, rue Dufferin Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 4M3 |
| Type | Art museum |
| Collection size | 4,600 |
The Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts (also known as Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke in French) is a cool place to see art in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. You can find it at 241 Dufferin Street in the middle of downtown Sherbrooke. This museum gets help from the City of Sherbrooke, the Quebec government's Ministry of Culture and Communications, and its own members.
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A Look at History
How the Museum Started
The Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts began in 1982. It was started by people in the area who really loved art. Since then, it has become the main place in the Estrie region for showing and taking care of art.
Becoming an Official Museum
The museum became officially recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications in March 1990. This means it met important standards for museums.
Moving to a New Home
In 1996, the museum moved to a special new building. This building used to be the main office for the Eastern Townships Bank. It was built way back in 1876. The old bank building was completely updated to become the awesome museum it is today.
Artworks and Shows
What's in the Collection?
The Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts has a huge collection of art. There are more than 4,600 artworks for visitors to enjoy.
Exploring the Exhibit Rooms
The museum has three main rooms where art is displayed. There is one room on each floor of the building.
Permanent Art Shows
On the third floor, you'll find a special exhibit that is always there. It's called "Spaces and Landscapes." This show features art by Frederick Simpson Coburn. It also includes a collection of modern art given to the museum by Luc LaRochelle.
Temporary Art Shows
The other two rooms in the museum are always changing. They host about ten new art shows every year. These shows feature art by local artists from the Eastern Townships region. You can also see artworks inspired by the Eastern Townships. Sometimes, there are even national and international art pieces from different cultures.
