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 (in French, Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke) is a cool place to explore art in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. You can find it right in the heart of downtown Sherbrooke at 241 Dufferin Street. This museum gets help from the City of Sherbrooke, the Quebec government, and its many members to keep bringing amazing art to everyone!
The Museum's Story
The Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts started in 1982. It was created 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 beautiful artworks.
In 1990, the museum was officially recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications. This was a big step! A few years later, in 1996, the museum moved into a special new home. This new home used to be the main office of the Eastern Townships Bank. The building was built way back in 1876, and it was completely updated to become the awesome museum it is today.
What You Can See: Art and Exhibits
The Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts has a huge collection of art, with over 4,600 pieces! Imagine all that art in one place.
The museum has three main rooms where art is displayed, one on each floor.
- On the third floor, you'll find a special exhibit that's always there. It's called "Spaces and Landscapes." This exhibit features art by Frederick Simpson Coburn and a collection of modern art given by Luc LaRochelle.
- The other two rooms are always changing! They host about ten new exhibits every year. This means there's always something new and exciting to see.
The art you'll find at the museum includes works by talented artists from the local Eastern Townships area. You'll also see art inspired by this beautiful region. Plus, the museum showcases amazing art from across Canada and around the world, including art by Indigenous artists.
