La Pulperie de Chicoutimi / Musée régional

Presentation of several temporary exhibitions on various themes in more than 2 permanent exhibitions to visit all year round. 

Temporary exhibitions:

World Press Photo Exhibition 2025 - From October 10 to November 2, 2025

The World Press Photo has been recognized since 1955 as the largest and most prestigious annual press photography competition in the world. The winning photographs are assembled in a traveling exhibition visiting more than 80 cities in 30 countries including Saguenay.

For its 68th edition, the competition saw 3,778 photographers from 141 countries submit 59,320 photographs. The winners were chosen by an independent jury rewarding 42 winners from 30 countries.

Exhibition presented as part of the Zoom Photo Festival Saguenay.

Produced by the World Press Photo Foundation.
World Press Photo receives support from strategic partners, the Dutch Postcode Lottery, PwC and Fujifilm

Brew. Of Taverns and Men - From April 19, 2025 to January 25, 2026

with more than 3,300 performances and 3 million spectator, Brew remains one of the largest Quebec cultural phenomena. The exhibition reveals the reverse of this cult play. All sets, accessories and costumes are presented to visitor. 

An exhibition presented by La Voie Maltée and designed by the Museum of Civilization 

Hello Jean-Jules! Works and small masterpieces by Jean-Jules Soucy
June 7, 2025 to May 3, 2026

A colorful exhibition exploring the art of Jean-Jules Soucy, his creativity, his humor, and his attachment to his hometown, La Baie.
A unique journey into the world of spirit and beauty.

Permanent exhibitions:

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live an immersive experience at the heart of the history of the chicoutimi milking position thanks to this historical and archaeological interactive exhibition! You can live this experience both inside and outside directly on the site of the old chicoutimi milking position.  

Arthur Villeneuve - Far from being naive!  

This exhibition traces the career of the painter Arthur Villeneuve and returns to several significant events in his life. Arthur Villeneuve has been able to carve out an important place in the Quebec artistic landscape thanks to a raw talent, a personal style and an amazing imagination. His career was punctuated by a production of nearly 4,000 paintings and 2,000 drawings.  

Presentation of several musical and humor shows during the summer season 2025.

Musical shows by Mario Vézina and his guests (free): 
The singer Mario Vézina will present a musical show with his guests. 
shows presented at 7 p.m. June 26, 10, 17, 17, July 24, August 7 and 21, September 4 and 18.

Les mardis de bons shows (free): 
The pulperie presents musical shows with artists from the region. 
shows presented at 7 p.m. 8, 15, 15, 22 and 29, 5, 12, 19 and 26 August and September 2. 

Friday August 15: Alexandre Barrette 
when he is gradually in preparation for a fourth solo show, humorist and host Alexandre Barrette will present you a first version of a running show that he will deliver anywhere in Quebec. 

Wednesday, September 24 and Thursday, September 25: Guy Nantel 
Another classic show in Guy Nantel sauce which immerses us in a reflection on what we are, through a subversive and provocative humor.