Programming

Exhibitions

Thanks to the generous donation of the Colbys, in 1992, of their estate – the Villa, the barn and all the furniture – located in the heart of the town of Stanstead, the Company now favors an ideal place to permanently house its collections. remarkable, and thus preserve the cultural heritage of this border region.

The permanent exhibition offers the opportunity for visitors to experience the elegant way of life enjoyed by generations of members of this important border family, and the temporary exhibitions allow other aspects of the fascinating history of the region to be highlighted. Stanstead County area.

2023-NEW EXHIBITION 

Cut Flowers/ De la terre sous les ongles

June 3, 2023 to April 27, 202

Visitors are invited to dive into a feminine world, the garden, combining more than 100 contemporary photographs by artists Anne-Marie Proulx and Sara A.Tremblay with historical objects from the Museum’s collection. The exhibition is a collaboration between the artists and the curators Samuel Gaudreau-Lalande and Julie-Ann Latulippe.    

Generally seen as an organized, controlled space where humans seek to domesticate nature, a garden can also be a wild, peripheral place that becomes familiar and intimate through exploration. 

The exhibition Cut flowers / De la terre sous les ongles invites you to explore these two types of spaces through the worlds of two contemporary artists intersected with historical works and archives, inspiring reflections on the relationship between plants and bodies in garden practices.  

Activities

Lectures

The Colby-Curtis Museum’s lecture program features a range of events each year to learn about the history, art and culture of the region.

Tours

Throughout the summer, guides offer guided tours or current exhibitions.

Cultural Activities

Many cultural and historical events animate the Colby-Curtis Museum.

Community Activities

With strong community support, the Colby-Curtis Museum actively participates in enriching its social life through a range of activities for the whole family.

English Tea Services

Open during the summer season and for special events, the Tea room offers the English tea experience revisited in the local tradition of the Eastern Townships.

Townships Tea Festival, June 17-18, 2022
All details here: https://www.chemindescantons.qc.ca/en/activites/festival-the-cantons.php

Education