Temporary Exhibits
MIGHT AND LIGHT
A history of black powder, from China to America
Presented January 18 – April 27, 2025
This colourful exhibition brings you on a journey through the centuries and to different continents while explaining how black powder has made a shockwave in the history of humanity. Immerse yourself in the world of China’s great emperors, medieval castles, the European revolutions, and the conquest of the Americas. Reacquaint yourself with prominent characters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Joan of Arc and learn about other figures for whom black powder was a significant advent.
This exhibition is a production of the Parc historique de la Poudrière de Windsor, and tour adaptation by the Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke. This project was made possible thanks to the contribution of the Government of Canada, the Quebec ministry of Culture and Communications and the town of Windsor.
"WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO COME FROM MONCTON?"
Gérald Leblanc (1945-2005)
Presented May 17 - September 7, 2025
Acadian author and cultural advocate, Gérald Leblanc was a unifier who inspired generations of Acadians to write, to stand out, and to celebrate their uniqueness and commonalities in French. His work greatly contributed to Moncton's image as the literary and cultural capital of Acadie. The year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of his passing.
How did the city influence him, and how did he influence the city and its residents? This retrospective exhibition recreates three iconic places, allowing visitors to experience Gérald's Moncton: his apartment on Weldon Street, the terrace of Café Robinson, and the bar Le Kacho at the Université de Moncton.
The exhibition is a production of the Moncton Museum, in collaboration with Library and Archives Canada, the Centre d'études acadiennes Anselme-Chiasson, the Musée acadien de l’Université de Moncton, Éditions Perce-Neige, Paul J. Bourque, and numerous community members.
REVEALING CHIGNECTO
The Stories Within
Presented September 20, 2025 - January 11, 2026
The Isthmus of Chignecto, connecting Nova Scotia to New Brunswick, is now a serene landscape of salt marshes and rivers. Parks Canada's exhibit, “Revealing Chignecto", delves into the region's history through Mi’kmaq communities, Acadian villages, and 18th-century forts.
Visitors can explore Chignecto’s shared Mi’kmaq and Acadian past up to the late 18th century via oral history, archaeology, and written records. Illustrated by Réjean Roy, the exhibit features high-quality reproductions of artifacts, oral histories in Mi’kmaq with interpretive text, and interactive maps showing regional changes over time.
At the entrance, visitors choose a historic Mi’kmaq or Acadian character to guide them through the exhibit’s themes, helping them build a narrative of Chignecto’s dramatic events, including the Deportation of the Acadians and the displacement of the Mi’kmaq community.
This exhibit uncovers hidden history, encouraging visitors to discover new truths and question old narratives.
“Revealing Chignecto” was developed by Parks Canada in collaboration with the Cultural Centre of the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq and Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn Inc.