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Morrin Centre, Quebec City

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#10 of 35 in Historic Sites in Quebec City

Visit Morrin Centre, a multifunctional cultural facility within the historic walls of Quebec City. Originally built to house a prison, the center includes exhibits related to the history of the building, and also acts as home to the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec. Take a guided tour showcasing the building's many uses over time, including sinister jail cells and a 19th century chemistry lab. The National Historic Site also organizes various cultural events. With our world travel planner, Quebec City attractions like Morrin Centre can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.

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By MarianaGuti On February 5, 2018

The place is really interesting and the guided tour is worthy! You can learn about jails and a little bit about the history of Quebec. The staff is really friendly and helpful and the library a nice p... more »
By meg33rigaud On January 21, 2018

Le gars de l'info touristique de la ville nous a recommandé cette visite mais il n'y avait pas de visite cette semaine ?! Nous avons vue la bibliothèque et la salle de bal mais nous vouions voir la vi... more »

Tourist info from the city guy recommended this visit but there is no visit this week? We have seen the library and Ballroom, but we want to see the old jail and access was only during visits.

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By amazinggraceb On December 30, 2017

A visit to the Morrin centre is a must when visiting Quebec. The guides show you through the former cells and coupled with the information they provide, you can actually sense how terrible it must hav... more »

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By Flowers Reign On February 17, 2018

Amazing historical place! Very educative and interesting. English library in Old Quebec, with books for all ages. A must visit! Guided tours available. The entire place scream for history. Simply beautiful.

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By Aruna Seecharan On February 23, 2018

Fabulous library here and our guide Sebastian was amazing. Not to mention we got a chance to see the jail...that was interesting. It's great learning the history of Quebec City. Puts what you see around you in perspective.

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By Johanna Ellis On January 22, 2018

Amazingly beautiful and so neat! The history behind it is amazing! Worth a visit and a look around. Architecture is gorgeous. Love that they care for the place so much that they provide Crocs for visitors to wear inside the library.

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By Kyle & Steph Zook On December 28, 2017

What a charming and delightful place to visit! My wife and I were glad that we chose to stop in and tour the Morrin Centre. Be sure to take a tour so that you can see the jail cells and classrooms. Our tour guide, Sebastian, kept things fun while informing of us of the Center’s history. A must visit if you’re in Quebec City.

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By Craig Peters On February 13, 2018

Beautiful, stunning, gorgeous old building. English language library in Old Quebec. Wish we'd found it in week 1.

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