Virtual Museum of New France
Encyclopedia
The Virtual Museum of New France was established by the Canadian Museum of Civilization
Corporation on January 22, 1997. As an entirely virtual museum
, it has no physical exhibits and only exists on the World Wide Web at http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/index_e.aspx?ArticleID=16451. The mission of the museum is to promote awareness of all facets of life in New France
, as it existed from the 16th century until the Treaty of Paris (1763)
. When it opened, it claimed to be "the only museum without walls in the world."
, CHIN
, and Virtual Museum of Canada
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Canadian Museum of Civilization
The Canadian Museum of Civilization is Canada's national museum of human history and the most popular and most-visited museum in Canada....
Corporation on January 22, 1997. As an entirely virtual museum
Virtual museum
A virtual museum is a museum that exists only online. A virtual museum is also known as an online museum, electronic museum, hypermuseum, digital museum, cybermuseum or Web museum...
, it has no physical exhibits and only exists on the World Wide Web at http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/index_e.aspx?ArticleID=16451. The mission of the museum is to promote awareness of all facets of life in New France
New France
New France was the area colonized by France in North America during a period beginning with the exploration of the Saint Lawrence River by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and ending with the cession of New France to Spain and Great Britain in 1763...
, as it existed from the 16th century until the Treaty of Paris (1763)
Treaty of Paris (1763)
The Treaty of Paris, often called the Peace of Paris, or the Treaty of 1763, was signed on 10 February 1763, by the kingdoms of Great Britain, France and Spain, with Portugal in agreement. It ended the French and Indian War/Seven Years' War...
. When it opened, it claimed to be "the only museum without walls in the world."
Affiliations
The Museum is affiliated with: CMACanadian Museums Association
The Canadian Museums Association is a national organization for the promotion of museums in Canada.The Canadian Museums Association is the national organization for the advancement of the Canadian museum sector, representing Canadian museum professionals both within Canada and internationally. The...
, CHIN
Canadian Heritage Information Network
The Canadian Heritage Information Network is a Canadian government-supported organization that provides a networked interface to Canada's heritage, largely through the World Wide Web. It aims to give access to Canada's heritage for both Canadians and a worldwide audience, by supporting the...
, and Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada
The Virtual Museum of Canada is Canada's national virtual museum. With a directory of over 3,000 Canadian heritage institutions and a database of over 600 virtual exhibits, the VMC brings together Canada's museums regardless of size or geographical location.The VMC includes virtual exhibits,...
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