Exhibitions
Until March 22, 2009
francois, first bishop of quebec
Celebrate the 350th anniversary of the ordination of Québec City’s first bishop and the 300th anniversary of his death. A man ahead of his time if ever there was one!
Until March 22, 2009
Forgotten Presence: The Huguenots in New France
By turns tolerated, outlawed, marginalized, and accepted, these French Protestants have a little-known, surprising history in New France. Discover their rich contribution to social, economic, and political life in the colony.
Presented by Université Laval’s Institut du patrimoine culturel, Musée de la civilisation, and Musée des Ursulines de Québec in collaboration with St. Mark’s Reformed Church in Québec City, a Christian community in the tradition of the Huguenots of New France.
Permanent exhibition
Séminaire de Québec, Wisdom and Works
Founded in 1663, the Séminaire de Québec played a leading role in the development of Québec society, notably by laying the foundation of the Québec education system and creating the first French-language university in North America, in 1852. Discover the rich heritage of this over 340-year-old teaching establishment and residence.
Permanent exhibition
The Settling of French America
Enter the history of this great human adventure! An incredible cinematic panorama of the adventures of French speakers in North America, along with ancient objects, historic documents and contemporary accounts, will bring to life a continent of undreamed-of treasures.
