The founding of the Musée des Sept-Îles, in 1975, was a major milestone in the evolution of visual arts and the protection of the Côte-Nord’s heritage. Initially established within the walls of the Vieux-Poste historical site, it then moved into a new building and was opened to the public on September 29th, 1986. Its regional focus was confirmed once it became the Musée régional de la Côte-Nord in the early 1990s.
History
In 1975, the Corporation du Musée des Sept-Îles was created by artist André Michel. As early as the autumn of 1976, the Musée opened its doors on the Vieux-Poste site, under the name of the Musée des Sept-Îles. Ten years later, on September 29th, 1986, it moved into a new building in downtown Sept-Îles and its focus became regional. It was then renamed to the Musée régional de la Côte-Nord. Thanks to its infrastructure, which allowed it to preserve, curate and showcase the Côte-Nord’s heritage, it became a public service third place for the local population.
Legal incorporation of the Musée des Sept-Îles
Collections
New building at 500 Laure Boulevard
Meanwhile in Sept-Îles – A political issue
Unblocking the project
Completion of the new building
Musée régional de la Côte-Nord
Renewal of the permanent exhibition
Completion of work
Renewal of the permanent exhibition
The museum's operating name becomes "Musée de la Côte-Nord," featuring a new brand identity.
Mission
The mission of the Musée de la Côte-Nord (MCN) is to protect, curate, study, disseminate and showcase the Côte-Nord’s heritage in the fields of ethnohistory, archaeology and natural sciences.
It also acts as a disseminator of visual arts, showcasing the work of Côte-Nord artists, and as a resource museum for other Côte-Nord organizations.
The Musée de la Côte-Nord also operates the Vieux-Poste de Sept-Îles site, property of the Ville de Sept-Îles.
Values
In pursuing its mission, the Musée de la Côte-Nord intends to promote the values of commitment, openness, expertise and professionalism.
- Commitment is each employee’s personal involvement in the pursuit of the Musée’s mission; it is also the establishment’s involvement in the development of Côte-Nord communities.
- Openness means not only openness to cultural diversity, but also creativity and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Expertise is developed through training and experience; it’s also the ability to find a variety of solutions to problems related to one’s areas of professional expertise.
- Professionalism is the ability to get work done efficiently, to a high standard of quality and to the expectations of the sector.
Two accredited museum institutions.
The Musée de la Côte-Nord and the Vieux-Poste de Sept-Îles are two accredited museum institutions (2018, renewal in 2024) among the eight currently listed on the Côte-Nord. The accreditation of museum institutions in Québec, delivered by the ministère de la Culture et des Communications on behalf of the gouvernement du Québec, guarantees public access to a high-quality public interest establishment. This is in line with internationally recognized practices in terms of museology practices and heritage protection and promotion.
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Sustainability approach
Sustainability guidelines steer our actions. Read this section to learn more.
Team
Tatum Milmore
Education and Cultural Action Officer
- tatum.milmore@mrcn.qc.ca
- 418 968-2070 poste 27
Yuricka Boudreault
Store and Reception Manager
- accueil@mrcn.qc.ca
- 418 968-2070 poste 21
Adélia Lalancette
Receptionist and event coordinator
- accueil@mrcn.qc.ca
- 418 968-2070 poste 21
Steve Dubreuil
Curator and researcher
- steve.dubreuil@mrcn.qc.ca
- 418 968-2070 poste 26
Geneviève Desrochers
Museum technician
- accueil@mrcn.qc.ca
- 418 968-2070 poste 24
Johanne Savoie
Secretary General and operational support
- johanne.savoie@mrcn.qc.ca
- 418 968-2070 poste 23
Clément D’Amours
Coordinator of the Vieux-Poste
- vieux-poste@mrcn.qc.ca
- 418-968-6237
Join our team
Working with us means contributing to preserving 9,000 years of history and showcasing the many gems of our heritage. You will be working in a fast-paced environment and help protect, curate, study, disseminate and showcase the Côte-Nord’s heritage in the fields of ethnohistory, archaeology and natural sciences.
GOVERNANCE
Organizational structure
The Musée de la Côte-Nord is a not-for-profit corporation; it is also recognized as a charitable organization and has its own foundation.
- Permanent full-time staff (4): Managing director, Curation and research, Education and cultural facilitation, Reception and store manager.
- Permanent part-time or seasonal staff (2 + 1 summer): Operations support, Receptionist and facilitator.
- Casual staff (2): Museology technician, Audiovisual and lighting technician.
Members of the Board of Directors
Gaétan Talbot
President
Jacques Delagrave
Vice-President
Guy Berthe
Treasurer
Marilou Sirois
secretary
Fanja Rajery
Administrator
Pierre Rouxel
Administrator
1 vacant place
Awards and accolades
The Musée de la Côte-Nord won an award for excellence in the category of museums having 100,000 or fewer visitors for its permanent exhibition Land of Meaning: The Grand Voyage at the annual congress of the Société des musées québécois (SMQ) held in Saguenay in the autumn of 2006.
Sophie Lévesque, manager of the Ô Muses store at the Musée de la Côte-Nord, was named Tourism Employee of the Year at the Grands Prix du tourisme québécois de Duplessis held in Fermont in March 2010.
The Musée de la Côte-Nord was awarded a prize for the reopening of the Vieux-Poste de Sept-Îles at the Grands Prix du tourisme québécois de Duplessis held in Port-Cartier in March 2014.
Being a member of the Musée de la Côte-Nord is not only helping to maintain varied, high-quality programming, but also helping efforts to preserve, curate, research and showcase our shared heritage.
Become a member
Being a member of the Musée de la Côte-Nord is not only helping to maintain varied, high-quality programming, but also helping efforts to preserve, curate, research and showcase our shared heritage.