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The enigmas of wood – The ancestral art of mortice and tenon joints

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Dates
June 23 to August 26 2024
Monday and Friday

Exceptions
June 23, 26, 29 and 30
July 6, 14, 20 and 28
August 3, 11, 17 and 25
Hours
2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Museum
4101, rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal, QC Canada
H1X 2B2

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Come and discover the ancestral art of mortice and tenon joints, a pillar of the Chinese Garden pavilions and traditional Chinese architecture.

During an activity showcasing the architectural genius behind the marvel of the Forbidden City and famous Chinese gardens, learn how this technique, which employs no metal parts, creates exceptionally solid and harmonious structures.

Handle and assemble models that reveal the beauty and ingenuity of this sustainable construction method. A captivating experience in the discovery of a thousand-year-old know-how—for history, architecture and culture enthusiasts.

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