Website www.morrin.org Province Québec Architect François Baillairgé | Designated 1981 Phone +1 418-694-9147 | |
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Location 44, chaussée des Écossais
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
G1R 4H3 Official name Morrin College / Former Quebec Prison National Historic Site of Canada Official name Édifice du Morrin College Type Classified heritage immovable Address 44 Chaussée des Écossais, Ville de Québec, QC G1R 4H3, Canada Hours Open today · 12–4PMSunday12–4PMMondayClosedTuesday12–8PMWednesday12–4PMThursday12–8PMFriday12–4PMSaturday10AM–4PM Similar Old Quebec, Ramparts of Quebec City, Citadelle of Quebec, The Battlefields Park, Cathedral‑Basilica of Notre‑Da Profiles | ||
The Morrin Centre is a cultural centre in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is designed to educate the public about the historic contribution and present-day culture of local English-speakers. The centre contains the private English-language library of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, heritage spaces for events, and interpretation services.
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History
It is located in a former prison building that has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada.
This site has housed four different functions:
In 2004, the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec became owners of the historic site through an emphyteutic lease. In the last decade, the Society has broadened its mandate. The building was entirely renovated, and transformed into the Morrin Centre, which not only houses the library but also acts as Quebec City’s English-language cultural centre and a historical interpretation site.
Affiliations
The Museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada.