The MEG Library houses an extensive collection focused on social and cultural anthropology. In addition to books and periodicals, it offers a variety of multimedia resources, including DVDs, CDs, comics, and children’s books, all tied to the museum’s collection. The library also preserves sound archives accessible through its phonotheque and features a 12-seat cinema for viewing ethnographic films. It occasionally hosts talks and events organized by the museum.
Explore the gifts Arctic animals bring for Koulou’s birth. Observe Inuit objects, notice carvings, textures and bright patterns. Listen to Koulou’s poem and the subtle sounds of the North—wind, creaks and distant calls. Move through images and sounds, imagining snow, animals and journeys. Kids will spot details, ask questions, and build stories from what they see and hear. This visit mixes storytelling, listening and quiet investigation to spark curiosity and creative play.
In French. Kids ages from 3 to 8.
Explore the story of Kalita through objects, sounds, and a tale. Wander into the story as Hatiam meets Kalita in the forest, marries her, and keeps her with the help of a village diviner. Listen to a divination chant, feel the rhythm of voices, and imagine the shimmer of ritual objects. Children will observe curious artifacts, ask questions, and weave their own stories while discovering how sounds and symbols tell a family’s history.
In French. Kids ages 5 and up.
Explore the world of Saphir, a Hérens cow, through story and sound. Discover Valais cow culture, listen to Saphir’s tale in the music room, and follow the lively descriptions of her fierce contest with Lionne. Hear the rhythm of hooves, the warmth of voices, and finish together with a mountain yodel that echoes in your ears. This family visit invites curiosity, listening, and playful questions for children.
In French. Kids ages from 5 to 10.
Listen to Sobo’s gentle tale about his special bond with granddaughter Kimi. Explore a part of the exhibition, discovering colorful objects and curious sounds that bring scenes to life. Hear music threaded through the story while you imagine characters, feel the rhythm, and spot tiny details. Children will ask questions, touch textures, and share quiet moments. This family visit mixes listening, looking, and music to spark curiosity and warm, playful discovery.
In French. Kids ages 5 and up.
Explore a samurai world through objects, stories and sound. Walk among shining armor and carved helmets, listen to rhythmic drums and soft string music, and follow the tale of Yasuke, a young man who rose from slavery to become a samurai. Look closely at samurai tools, imagine the clink of metal and bright lacquered colors, then gather in the music room to hear the Ballad of the Samurai.
In French. Kids ages 5 and up.
Explore Ottoki’s brave tale as you follow a young Inuit who rescues an astronaut on the ice. Examine carved objects in the Inuit display case, hear the story brought to life in a warm music room, and listen to the crackle and rhythms of Arctic sounds. Children will touch imagination through images, sounds, and movement, notice textures and colors, ask questions, and connect with a far-away world.
In French. Kids ages 5 and up.
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