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What if violence against women and gender inequality were once and for all a thing of the past? This is the unique premise of the National Museum of Patriarchy (MNP), which invites visitors to imagine themselves in the year 2135, in a futuristic world where patriarchy has completely disappeared.
Founded in 2025 as a virtual museum before taking physical form during landmark events in Paris, then in Martinique and Guadeloupe, the National Museum of Patriarchy continues its traveling exhibition to bring the experience directly to local communities. Through a dynamic exhibition design featuring everyday objects (stereotypical children’s toys, representations of female and male roles) and posters with powerful slogans, the exhibition challenges our most deeply ingrained habits.
“The museum is, above all, a tool for raising awareness. We’ve chosen an offbeat and humorous approach to address serious topics like stereotypes and violence,” explains Gwendoline Peltier, communications and fundraising manager for the association En avant toute(s). “This allows us to reach a broad audience and spark reflection without ever taking a moralizing stance or imposing anything,” she adds.
A Need for Awareness in the Region
The exhibition’s arrival in Saint-Barthélemy is the result of discussions initiated with the local government. On the island, where the network of organizations specializing in domestic violence remains very limited, the initiative addresses a real need for prevention.
“There is no place in the world that is free from violence or gender inequality,” Gwendoline Peltier points out. “In Saint-Barth, as elsewhere, these realities exist, regardless of social background. The idea is to create a supportive environment to open up discussion, even on complex issues. If the visit helps raise awareness or encourages a couple to talk about mental load, then the initiative will have succeeded.”
The exhibition is designed to be interactive and accessible to all audiences. The tour lasts about an hour, during which the association’s guides are available to talk with visitors and answer questions.
An Educational Component in the Island’s Schools
Beyond the general public, the project places a central focus on young people. Starting with the new school year on November 3, the teams from En avant toute(s) will lead a series of interactive sessions and educational workshops directly with students on the island—from elementary through middle school—as part of the national program on Emotional, Relationship, and Sexuality Education (EVARS).
The organization prioritizes a community-based educational approach, relying on dialogue rather than lectures. Through workshops, games, and quizzes, facilitators will ask young people questions to encourage their participation and help them express themselves. “Obviously, the way we address elementary and middle school students is different; we also adapt our approach significantly based on age,” concludes Gwendoline Peltier.
At the same time, the organization continues to promote its national online support service via the commentsefaireaider.fr platform, a free, anonymous chat service designed to support victims and witnesses of violence.
Practical Information
Saturday, October 24, through Thursday, November 6, 2026.
Wall House Museum,
Gustavia.
Free admission.
For more information, follow @enavanttoutes on Instagram.
