The Soap Museum of Canada at Olivier Soapery
Where: Olivier Soapery, St.-Anne-de-Kent (From Hwy, 11, Exit 42, Route 505)
When: Summer daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and all other times: Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM
The Olivier Soapery is recognized as the leading authority on the history, the evolution and the art of soap crafting . The Soapery Heritage Collection offers several objects from the past associated with hygiene and cleanliness. All of these accessories make it possible for visitors to follow the evolution of the concept of hygiene from antiquity to the present day.
Old bathtubs, basins and chamber pots, soap holders and soapmaking tools are presented alongside an account of the history, the industrialization and the future of soap and skin care. Today it seems obvious that soap and water play an essential role in personal hygiene and in washing clothes. But this was not always so.
The Soap Museum of Canada also presents books, magazines and research documents:
The history of cleanliness, the properties of essential oils, public bathing customs from around the world. Visitors interested in learning more can find reading material here on a host of subjects related to soap, skin care, olive oil, essential oils, the concept of hygiene and more.
Olivier SoapArt Collection - Limited Editions:
Several years ago, Isabel P. Gagné had a brilliant idea: she would introduce SoapArt to friends and local artists. The artists’ response was fabulous. Since then, the Olivier Soapery and local artists have created SoapArt pieces which are reproduced in limited collectors' editions. To date, the Olivier Soapery has reproduced the work of six artists. Every year, Olivier selects an artist and commission a new unique SoapArt work.
Demonstrations:
Summer season from June 6th to Sept 2nd: 10:00, 11:30, 2:00 3:30 and 6:p.m.
Winter demonstrations require reservations
Guided tours of the Soapery are welcome, please arrange with us at 1-888-775-5550
Hours of Operation:
Summer: Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
At all other times: Monday to Friday from 9AM to 5PM
Contact: 1-888-775-5550
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