For the 17th edition of the Journées de la culture (27 and 29 September 2013) , workshops and activities for families are planned at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in .

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Friday September 27 to Monday, October 7 :

Draw Me a planet! – Mural available from 11AM to 5PM Promenade des Studios Art & Éducation Michel de la Chenelière – Pavillon Jean-Noël Desmarais

Sunday, September 29

–  » Words and me  » the Little Prince tree of stars at 1.30 PM – at Jean -Noël Desmarais Pavilion

From reading excerpts from the Little Prince , some words may come to mind . Can you use them to create a drawing ? In this activity, the Museum offers families to choose words that inspire their designs . These will then be hung in the Little Prince tree of stars!

The seven planets of the Little Prince From 2PM to 4PM – Starting point : Jean- Noël Desmarais

Imagine the Little Prince walking in the Museum, discovering the treasures on display in each room . From this visit, he selects seven works he decides to allocate to each of the 7 planets he visited ! The Museum offers to take part in this lively course designed especially for the occasion. Discover the planets the Little Prince visited, and their fantastic stories !

The Little Prince and calligraphy from 11AM to 5PM – Promenade des Studios Art & Éducation Michel de la Chenelière – Pavillon Jean-Noël Desmarais

Calligraphy is an art ! A practical workshop led by experienced calligraphers will allow you to try calligraphy, inspired by the text of the Little Prince . In addition, a demonstration of illumination allows you to discover its secrets. At the end of this activity, leave with your own favorites calligraphy, it is offered !

The Little Prince and watercolor From 11AM to 5PM – Promenade des Studios Art & Éducation Michel de la Chenelière – Pavillon Jean-Noël Desmarais

In this unique workshop, ten watercolorists paint live works inspired by the story of the Little Prince, with music ! Come meet these talented artists and share your impressions on the works exhibited throughout this activity.

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Find all the information to plan your visit on the museum site .