Armand-Frappier Museum

Région touristique : Laval

The Armand-Frappier Museum is the only museum in Quebec devoted entirely to the biological sciences.

The Armand-Frappier Museum presents the work of Dr. Armand Frappier, Pasteurien microbiologist, advocate of preventive medicine, entrepreneur and founder of a research institute. It builds on and preserves the scientific heritage of Quebec in the area of microbiology and biotechnology, and also promotes scientific knowledge in the general public, especially among young people.

Renseignements sur les collections

The Armand Frappier Museum's collections comprise two divisions, each with its own distinct mandate.This first division is composed of objects that depict the life and work of Doctor Frappier. Many of them come from a bequest made in 1992 to the Armand Frappier Foundation. Doctor Frappier's personal items include awards of excellence or honourable distinction, travel notes, objects that depict his career as a doctor and scientific researcher, objets d'art such as paintings and sculptures, gifts received from his students or other individuals as well as archival documents. The collection also comprises laboratory objects that evoke microbiological and biotechnological scientific research. However, for this collection, the objects that come from the institute founded by Doctor Frappier must be representative of the objects he used to conduct his work. The second division, designated the scientific and educational collection, took shape following the Museum's opening in 1994. It is composed of a set of objects that relate to the biosciences and their history, as well as to the Museum's missions and activities. The objects that compose this collection come primarily from donations made by researchers at the institute founded by Dr. Frappier, and depict microbiological and biotechnological scientific research in Quebec, but in a more general fashion. These objects may be used in exhibitions or outreach activities. In contrast to the objects in the Armand Frappier collection, the objects in the scientific and educational collection may be handled by the Museum's visitors. Handling of these objects may take the form of experiments or present the development of scientific research.

Nombre approximatif d'objets ou de spécimens dans la collection : 6117

Histoire humaine

Medals • Medical History and Technology

Services

Services de recherche

Conservation or Restoration • Films • Laboratory • Object or Scientific specimen identification • Conference or Symposium

Programmes Éducatifs

The MicroZoo can be compared to a zoological garden where you will discover different species of microorganisms and learn about their habitats. Throughout the exhibition (computer stations, exploration stops, games, microscopes, videos…) you will explore the diverse world of microorganisms, from the most useful to the most harmful.

Educational activities
· Laboratory activities
· Inoculation of microorganisms
· Staining of bacteria
· Microscopic observation of microorganisms
· DNA gel
· And much more…
· Tours of the INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier laboratories
· Educational CD-ROM game The macroworld of microbes
· Handicrafts and educational activities for young children
· MICRO traveling activity kit

Science camps

One-week camps for initiation to microbiology (level 1), biotechnology and environment-biodiversity are offered during the summer to youths 10 to 15 years old. Participants discover scientific methodology, laboratory equipment, and life in its smallest forms.

Classes or Workshops • Demonstrations • Family Programs • Films • Internships • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP) : Age 18 and up (Post-Secondary)

Information aux Visiteurs

Bilingual Services • Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English : French • Accessible by Public Transportation • Children's Activities or Services : Playground • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Washrooms • Cloakroom • Washrooms

Services de restauration

Cafeteria • Picnic Area

Services Internet

General Information • Collections • Events • Virtual Exhibitions • Education • School Visits or Programs • Children • Directions or Map • Online Giftshop or Bookstore

Publications et produits

Annual Reports • CD-ROMS • Educational kits

Images en vedette

Carte

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