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1959 Stanley Cup championship photograph
Photo: Alain Brouillard
© CMC 2002.H0017 #246 |
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The Maurice “Rocket” Richard trophy
Photo: Claude & Stephane Juteau
Photo Montage by Harry Foster
© CMC 2002.81.36 a-b |
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Richard Riot
© Courtesy: Hockey Hall of Fame |
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"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.
On Tour:
December 17, 2007 to April 20, 2008: Château Ramezay, Montréal QC.
September 8, 2008 to November 30, 2008 : The Rooms, St. John’s NL.
December 2008 to June 2009 : Centre Bell, Montréal QC (exact dates to be confirmed).
July 20, 2009 to October 11, 2009 : Nanaimo District Museum, Nanaimo BC.
November 2, 2009 to January 24, 2010 : Esplanade Heritage & Art Centre, Medicine Hat AB.
February 15, 2010 to May 9, 2010 : The Exploration Place, Prince George BC. (to be confirmed)
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.
Outside Canada:
Can$40,000, plus shipping and insurance.
Availability:
1st tour: September 2005 – March 2008
(complete)
2nd tour: September 2008 – May 2010
(complete)
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