Temporary exhibit
The Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island produces two temporary exhibits a year, featuring various aspects of Acadian life, past and present. Occasionally, there are also traveling exhibits.
Two temporary exhibits from January-March 2026
An exhibition by the Musée acadien de l'Université de Moncton
The traveling exhibition Migration Herstories: A Look at Acadian Migrations plunges you into the history of Acadian women who, between 1880 and 1940, crossed borders in search of opportunities in the United States. In partnership with the research project "Three Centuries of Francophone
Migration in North America (1640-1940)", directed by Yves Frenette and supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), this exhibition tells the story of Acadian women who deserve recognition.
Discover what motivated these women, from rural Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, to leave their homeland to emancipate themselves and find a better life in the city. Delve into their journeys, their quests for work and freedom, and explore the voices of the Acadian elite who openly opposed this migration.
For some, the heart remained in Acadie, and their cultural heritage endures, even after generations in the United States. Through fascinating testimonials, feel the Acadian soul that has crossed borders and stood the test of time.
Let yourself be captivated by these stories of courage, emancipation and cultural attachment, which shed light on a little-known chapter in Acadian history!
D’où s’tu d’vonne? | Where’ve You Been?
is a compelling travelling exhibition presented by Le Conseil des arts de la Baie in Clare, Nova Scotia, showcasing over 60 works by artists aged 10 to 91. Through diverse mediums — watercolour, acrylic, photography, felting, linocut, and more — the exhibit explores themes of
movement, memory and belonging. At its heart is a bright pink suitcase: both vessel and symbol. As it journeys from one community to the next, it carries with it a message of shared experience, while inviting fresh interpretations of the artwork it holds.
This is more than an exhibition; it is a living archive of human stories in motion. It offers a rare opportunity for reflection, dialogue, and connection — uniting communities through the transformative power of art.