Lorraine Gouin

Accro des musées et fan de la vulgarisation scientifique. #SocialMedia and communications in museums. Previously @IngeniumCa & @CanMusHistory

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

Did you know that the roof of the Museum is covered with almost 99 tons of 🇨🇦 copper?

Share your #TBT pictures with #CanMusHistory35 and reserve your ticket at special 1989 prices to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Museum building June 29&30!
🎫 ➡️ https://t.co/WWzocrGvZ9

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

❄️🧊 Snow and ice have always influenced the way 🇨🇦Canadians live. https://t.co/NSiQnarGtH

The Order of Sport Collection has many objects, including skates ⛸️ and skis 🎿. See skates worn by Jarome Iginla, who captured an 🥇Olympic gold with @TeamCanada , as well as...

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[Lorraine Gouin @L_Gouin]

It's #MuseumSelfieDay!

@CanMusHistory

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

TODAY December 16, at 1:30 p.m. (ET) is the virtual opening of the exhibition ➡ https://t.co/4seF1UCLtB

Join the co-curators of Lost Liberties – The War Measures Act for an in-depth look at the making of the exhibition.

[Musée canadien de l’histoire @MusCanHistoire]

Vos Musées vous souhaitent de joyeuses Fêtes!
Toute l'équipe du @MusCanHistoire et du @MusCanGuerre vous souhaite santé et bonheur en cette période des Fêtes

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

Did you know the custom of sending Christmas cards in 🇨🇦 has existed for over 140 years?
Victorian cards were richly decorated, like Valentine’s Day cards, which were introduced before them.

Learn more in this behind-the-scenes 📽️! https://t.co/tqtPYiXj5r

[Lorraine Gouin @L_Gouin]

Ma remarquable (grande) Tante Françoise ❤️

[La Nouvelle Union @LaNouvelleNet]

« Ma tante François est une femme exceptionnelle. De nos jours, il y en a de plus en plus de centenaires, mais avoir 100 ans et conserver sa vigueur et son énergie comme Françoise qui ne dépend de personne à son âge, je n’en connais pas », confie sa niè... https://t.co/eWgsFIi94I

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

It’s #InternationalDanceDay, We invite you to put on your dancing shoes, turn up the music and dance! What music makes your feet tap?

📷 Feet of Sylvia Daraîche and Raoul Holmes' feet dancing a jig by Carmen Roy, 1958; Paspébiac, Qc (CD2004-1124-J15688, J15681, J15694, J15693)

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

The #QueensOfEgypt are en route to the Museum!
This immersive multi-sensory exhibition features women who wielded power and influence in Ancient Egypt.

OPENS MAY 19. Reserve your tickets today ➡️ https://t.co/ZuwKFQhxOm

📷 Ahmose-Nefertari © @MuseoEgizio @PointeaCalliere

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

Hands up if you’ve completed more puzzles in the past year than the preceding decade 🙋‍♀️

To celebrate #PuzzleDay, we encourage you to try an online 🧩 of the Museum https://t.co/cDxglIahMY or explore some of the 100s of 🧩 in the Museum’s collection! https://t.co/b2ybWcPI7f

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

Wednesday is #MuseumSelfie day!
Since the Museum is temporarily closed, we’ve prepared a few backgrounds you can use in your virtual meetings.

Don’t forget to take a screen shot to share on social media!
@CultureThemes

[Lorraine Gouin @L_Gouin]

A throwback #MuseumSelfie from January 2020 @CanMusHistory !

[Lorraine Gouin @L_Gouin]

It's #MuseumSelfie day!

[Lorraine Gouin @L_Gouin]

Scribble #Museum30

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

Day 3 of #Museum30 – Scribble
This voyageur’s canoe cup from the early 19th century features engraved scribbles or doodles of a mermaid, hearts, animals and the name “Antoine Cinqmars”.

📷 CMH 79-1671

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

This towel was used by @Bandreescu_, the 1st 🇨🇦 tennis player to win a Grand Slam singles title in Sept. 2019, when she defeated fan favourite Serena Williams.
It is now part of the Museum collection! 🎾🏆

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate achievements! #BecauseOfYou

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

This #MuseumMask won’t prevent you from catching a virus, but it will help a catcher!

It was worn by @Montreal_Expos catcher Gary Carter in 1992. “The Kid” started as an outfielder, becoming a full-time catcher in 1977 & won the “Golden Glove” 3 times.
CMH 2017.41.2.1

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

We can’t wait to see you again starting July 23!
Join us Thursday to Sunday, for a host of free outdoor summer fun and guided indoor tours of the Grand Hall.
Detailed information on our full offer, new safety measures, and ticket bookings ➡️ https://t.co/7TzkdZ2m7z

[Lorraine Gouin @L_Gouin]

Today at 2p.m.!

#rickhansen #mimwtmemories

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

Rick Hansen’s #ManInMotion World Tour started March 21, 1985 and wrapped up May 22, 1987.

Join us at 2 p.m. on May 22, for a live virtual event with #RickHansen, to mark his donation of the entire collection related to his Tour to the Museum https://t.co/mc8tKXPd1i

[Lorraine Gouin @L_Gouin]

@CanWarMuseum My dutch Oma and Opa were in the Netherlands during the war, and after living in a few other places settled in Canada.
The provenance of this little wooden shoe is unclear, but it belonged to my great grandmother. #Liberation75 #netherlands75

[Museum of History @CanMusHistory]

🎶Here Comes the Sun🎶 (do do do do) - Beatles

Sharing some #MuseumSunshine with @visitpama @agotoronto @VanArtGallery @theagh

Loon at Sunrise, by Pitaloosie Pudlat Saila, CD 1994-028

[Lorraine Gouin @L_Gouin]

@SciTechMuseum @Exploratek_Cat I do remember it well! I had the day off but ended up dealing with many many many notifications, but it was a pleasure to deal with all of them. 😊