Pierre Lassonde Pavillion
The Pierre Lassonde pavilion opened its doors in the summer of 2016. Located in the Grande Allée, the pavilion acts as a gate to the museum complex. This large glass building, bathed in spectacular natural light, is an architectural marvel. It's a unique, high-caliber place to host your event!
GRAND HALL
The curtain wall of the Grand Hall is certainly eye-catching, with its translucent glass soaring 12.5 metres into the air. The impressive cantilevered structure acts as an interface between the museum and the Grande Allée, creating a perfect hub for the museum's public activities. You'll love the architectural cachet of this massive, airy space, which boasts a swooping grand staircase. Amidst all of the glass sits an impressive concrete wall, which gives the impression that the rectory is extending directly into the pavilion. It's an ideal location for your next major event.
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COUR INTÉRIEURE
Power Corporation du Canada
This courtyard acts as a hub for the rectory, Saint-Dominique Church and the Pierre Lassonde pavilion. The eclectic, multi-purpose space is partially covered by a cantilever, allowing events to be held in all weather. The impressive, 53,000-pound sculpture by Quebec City artist Ludovic Boney looms over the right-hand side of the courtyard. It'll have you and your companions coming back for more!
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AUDITORIUM
Sandra et Alain Bouchard
The Sandra and Alain Bouchard Auditorium is a centerpiece of the pavilion, with an interior reminiscent of the great theatres. It boasts a 35-foot screen and can seat 256 people; it also comes with all of the equipment you'll need for your conferences, training events, and awards ceremonies. The large window on the left-hand side of the room can be covered with a thick black curtain, providing you with warmth and privacy. Behind the scenes, you'll find a dressing room fitted with showers, stylist's chairs, sofas, a coffee machine and more.
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SALON DESJARDINS
Located in a well-lit space just beside the auditorium, the Desjardins Room offers one of the most spectacular sights in the pavilion: the grand staircase soaring overhead. The angle will give your guests the impression that they're part of a contemporary art piece!
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ESPACE NORD
Joan et Louis Paquet
If you think the view from the entry of the Pierre Lassonde pavilion is impressive, wait until you see the Joan and Louis Paquet North Space. The pure white walls of this space open onto the Inuit art exhibit. Brousseau collection. Illipunga, the largest collection of Inuit art in the world! The glass walls, which recall the glaciers of the Arctic, look out onto the distant Laurentides and the northern slope of Quebec City. Rest assured: even though this space was designed with the Arctic in mind, you will stay nice and warm as you watch the sun set through the windows.
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ESPACE SUD ET TERRASSE
ESPACE SUD Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu et TERRASSE Fondation Monique et Robert Parizeau
Facing the North Space, the South Space will add a little sparkle to your cocktail parties and small group events. As for the terrace, it offers a unique and breathtaking view of the Saint Lawrence River, the Plains of Abraham and the four pavilions that make up the main museum complex. The middle of the terrace is occupied by Patrick Coutu's mesmerizing sculpture, which evokes the green roofs surrounding the terrace and forms a small garden of pixel-like bronze cubes.
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PASSAGE RIOPELLE PAR CGI
The Riopelle Passageway by CGI is home to the famous Tribute to Rosa Luxemburg triptych by Jean-Paul Riopelle. It links the Pierre Lassonde pavilion to the rest of the museum. The 40-metre-long work by Riopelle adds depth and light to the passageway; it is sure to impress your art-loving guests.
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