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Gardens of light

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August 31 to October 31 2024

Sunday to Thursday: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 7:30 to 10 p.m.

September 19 to October 3
Sunday to Thursday: 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 7 to 10 p.m.

October 4 to October 20
Sunday to Thursday: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 6:30 to 10 p.m

October 21 to October 31.
Sunday to Thursday: 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 6 to 10 p.m.
Hours
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Museum
4101, rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal, QC Canada
H1X 2B2

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Enter a world
of dreams and wonder!

For its 12th edition, Jardins de lumière has redesigned the lighting in the Japanese Garden and is offering a fairytale multimedia version of the Legend of the Butterfly Lovers in the Chinese Garden.

In the Japanese Garden
Refinement and sensitivity

Presented for the first time, “Yûgen* – Japanese Universe” is a beautiful homage to Japan’s islands and mountains, here visually recreated or evoked. This monumental projection uses emblematic elements of Japanese culture, such as the seven autumn plants (a symbol of the season’s ephemeral beauty), koi carp (representing strength and determination) and the harvest moon that is celebrated every year. The result is both spectacular and refined.

*Yûgen means a profound, mysterious kind of beauty.

In the First Nations Garden
The rhythm of Life

At the heart of the circle of the seasons of life, flowing endlessly one after another, the Moon marks time and sets the rhythm. Embodying the fundamental principles shared by Indigenous peoples and given voice by the words of Innu poet Joséphine Bacon and the songs of Moe Clark, the First Nations Garden’s illuminated path beckons you on an immersive and poetic journey into the circle of life.

In the Chinese Garden
The legend of the butterfly lovers, revisited

In the middle of Dream Lake can be seen the two most famous butterflies in Chinese culture: Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, the Chinese butterfly lovers. This touching legend, one of the most popular in Chinese culture, comes to life before our eyes in a brand-new multimedia show, comprising projections, volumetric effects, a giant water screen and much more. A poetic, delicate experience, reflecting the story of China’s most famous lovers.

Reduced prices on Mondays and Tuesdays

Take advantage of a 25% discount when purchasing tickets for visits on Mondays and Tuesdays from September 2 to October 8, 2024. 

Timed tickets

Timed tickets has proven to be an efficient reservation system in the past. Now it’s back. To make the most of your experience, you will need to choose a set time for your visit when purchasing your tickets. Your timed ticket will allow you to wander freely through the Jardin botanique’s three cultural gardens. It also gives you access to the entire Jardin botanique, which can be visited at any time on the same day.

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