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Travelling Exhibitions Program


1959 Stanley Cup championship photograph

1959 Stanley Cup championship photograph
Photo: Alain Brouillard
© CMC 2002.H0017 #246

The Maurice “Rocket” Richard trophy

The Maurice “Rocket” Richard trophy
Photo: Claude & Stephane Juteau
Photo Montage by Harry Foster
© CMC 2002.81.36 a-b

Richard Riot

Richard Riot
© Courtesy: Hockey Hall of Fame

"Rocket" Richard: The Legend – The Legacy

This exhibition celebrates Maurice Richard, a Canadian sports hero who transcended the world of sport. The exhibition presents the collection from the estate of hockey star Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, acquired by the Museum in 2002. The visitor will have a chance to learn more about the French Canadian milieu circa 1940 to 1960, the importance of hockey to that milieu, and why Richard achieved the status of an idol, i.e. shows how Richard and hockey demonstrated the special relationship of French Canada to the rest of Canada.


Content:
90 artifacts, 2 audio-visual presentations and a soundscape, 16 audio productions (songs, advertisement, etc.) and one interactive game.

Size:
140 m2 (1,500 sq. ft.)

Fee:
In Canada: (Determined by hosting venue annual operating budget)
Under $499,999: $10,000
$500,000 to $999,999: $13,000
1 million to $4,999,999: $18,000
5 million to $9,999,999: $25,000
10 million or more: $50,000

This loan fee includes the shipping, installation and dismantling costs. The Borrower must confirm with Heritage Canada to benefit from the Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Programme.

Outside Canada: Can$40,000, plus shipping, insurance and travel expenses for one CMC preparator for installation and dismantling.

Availability:
1st tour: September 2005 – March 2008 (complete)
2nd tour: May 2008 – May 2010
(12 week bookings or more)



 
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Created: April 2, 1998. Last update: June 12, 2006
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