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Researchers' Night

Event

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Date
November 15 2024

13 years old and above
Hours
7 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Museum
4801, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Montréal, QC Canada
H1V 3V4

Opening Hours | Directions | Rates
Public
Teenagers
Adult

Tickets available at the end of October

Don’t believe
everything you see on TV!

Get off your couch and find out how meeting 100 or so scientists in person sharpens your critical thinking. Discover the many different ways they look at the world, and what goes on behind the screen…of research!

With your TV guide in hand, browse the event channels, take part in the activities and get the chance to win a brand new wonderful vision of the world. WOW!

Put on your trendy 2000s look for the occasion and come celebrate with us.

Here’s a résumé of the upcoming episode of Researchers’ Night:

Piment d’or
Shows, fun interviews | 20 minutes | In French only

It’s hot, hot, hot! In this game show, a scientist will share the highlights of his research while sampling hot sauces.

Hosting: Jean-Thomas Jobin

Canal immersion
Lectures in the dark | 20 minutes | in French only

Who’s never dreamed of plunging into the world of a researcher through the soundscape of that scientist’s everyday life? A true escape for the senses.

Intermission : Haut-parleuses
Spontaneous express lectures | 10 minutes | In French only

Ready or not – here we go! Keep an eye out for female researchers who’ll be giving their research a voice – a loud and clear one.

An original idea presented by Acfas.

Bouffe.tv
One on one | 10 minutes | Bilingual activity

Thirsty to learn more? Does your mouth water at the thought of a good discussion? We’ve got all the ingredients here to spark a conversation between you and a researcher.

CinéPopcorn
Screening and discussion | In French only

Friday’s film is here! On the bill: mummies, black holes and climate disasters. Scientists comment on excerpts from their favorite movies. 

An activity presented by Cœur des sciences – UQAM

Relève le défi!
Demonstrations | 15 to 60 minutes | Bilingual activity

Think you could use scientists’ research equipment? A challenge to match your expectations!

Planète Biodôme
Night visit | 30 minutes | Bilingual activity

Discover the wonders of nature by way of an exceptional immersion experience. Enjoy a memorable journey at the Biodôme after dark and talk about it afterwards with scientists.

About Researchers’ Night

Inspired by the success of the European Researchers’ Night, held for over 15 years in more than 300 cities in Europe (including 16 in France), Espace pour la vie has launched a North American edition of this renowned event in 2019.

Researchers' Night is an inter-museum initiative of Espace pour la vie, co-organized with the Institut de recherche en biologie végétale (IRBV). It is supported by the collaboration of numerous institutions:

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