Coffee with the Curator: The Stones That Shaped Humanity
Mar. 3, 2027
Price: $10 + tax
Discover the cutting-edge world of historical research at the Museum!
Our curators are at the forefront of groundbreaking work — whether acquiring new artifacts, curating exhibitions, or participating in global research projects. Now, you’re invited to go behind the scenes.
Join us for this series of casual 45-minute conversations, where you’ll get an exclusive look at some of the exciting research at the Museum. Grab a coffee or tea, and enjoy engaging discussions with our experts. It’s a unique opportunity to dive into history as never before!
Pierre M. Desrosiers, Curator, Central Archaeology
The Stones That Shaped Humanity
Long before pottery, metal and machines, stone tools were at the heart of human technology. Today, these remarkable objects are among the best-preserved material traces of nearly 99 per cent of human history. Understanding them is key to exploring how people learned, innovated and adapted over time.
Join Pierre M. Desrosiers, Curator, Central Archaeology, for a fascinating journey through the history of technology, told through the millions of stone tools preserved in museum archaeological collections. Discover what these seemingly simple objects reveal about the ingenuity, skills and evolution of human societies over thousands of generations.
Tickets:
$10 + tax — Adult, Senior (65+)
Free for children aged 17 and under.
Members: $7.50 + tax – Buy tickets here.
Presented in French with simultaneous translation via Wordly.
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