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A BRIEF HISTORY


1987 :
The first EXPOTEC (interactive science exhibition) opens in Hangar 7 on the King-Edward Pier.


1987 to 1995 :
Nine EXPOTEC exhibitions held in Hangar 7.

     EXPOTEC themes :
     1987 : Centennial of engineering
     1988 : Health
     1989 : Communications
     1990 : Sports
     1991 : Human evolution
     1992 : Music
     1993 : The invention craze
     1994 : The magic of electricity
     1995 : A celebration of chemistry


1998 :
Construction begins on the iSci centre on the King-Edward Pier.

 



6 mai 2000 :
iSci centre opens.

 



2002 :
The centre gets a new name: the Montréal Science Centre




AWARDS


2000 :
Prix Möbius Québec-Canada for the 16 multimedia games of the permanent exhibitions.


2001 :
Attraction touristique awarded by Tourisme Montréal.
Quebec tourism Grand Prize : Attraction touristique (100,000+ visitors) awarded by Tourisme Québec.


2002 :
Coup d'éclat awarded by the SATQ for the television advertisement produced with Jean-René Dufort.


2005:




   

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