BOTANISTES EN HERBE

A family discovery of an exhibition that brings together entomological, botanical and horticultural collections (herbarium, alguier, naturalised insects, vegetable plates) alongside contemporary works from the art library and the La Roche-sur-Yon museum. A selection of works by Sachiko Morita, Sébastien Gouju, Nicolas Floc'h and Clément Richem are also on show, in dialogue with the specimens on display. Photographs, installations and videos show a nature that is both real and fantasised. Mirabilia instils a sense of treasure and wonder in the things of nature, raising awareness and respect, and inspiring a desire to take care of them. Over 90 works are on display, including photographs, herbariums and insect boxes.

After discovering the works in the exhibition, children aged 3 to 5 can create imaginary flowers or plants with wacky names.

Free admission,
10 am to 11 am and 11 am to 12 pm,
Reservations required at the CYEL contemporary art space.

Free admission, from 30 March to 19 May 2024
Tuesday to Saturday, 1 pm to 6 pm (closed on 1 May, 8 May and 9 May),
Groups welcome Tuesday to Friday, 9.30 am to 12 pm, by prior arrangement.

Guided tours on Saturdays 13, 27 April and 11 May, from 2 pm to 2.45 pm.
Flash tours of the Mirabilia exhibition on Saturday 18 May, from 7pm to 10pm, as part of the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums).