Musée de l'Amérique Francophone

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The Musée de l'Amérique Francophone the oldest museum in Canada, has its roots in European religious and educational traditions. Located in a building that is part of the Séminaire de Québec site, founded by Monseigneur de Laval in 1663, it is a witness and herald of a colourful past, worthy of the world's greatest epics.

Its first collection of scientific instruments intended for educational purposes dates back to 1806. Through the years, numerous collections were assembled, such as ancient coins and medals, mineralogy, geology, numismatic, zoology, and botanical collections, as well as fossils, paintings, ethnology and ancient books. Today, these unique witnesses to the past are part of a collection entrusted to the Musée de la civilisation, of which the Musée de l'Amérique francaise has been a component since 1995.

Essentially turned towards history, the Museum now sets up exhibitions and organizes numerous other activities examining of the settlement and development of French culture on the North American continent.

These exhibitions and activities are an invitation to relive the great adventure of the French people in America, to look into their actions large ans small, to dwell on their way of life, to understand the spirit that was their driving force. A full grasp of our heritage, a heritage that bears witness to the determination and dynamism of millions of peolpe, sheds light on the present and future of every Québecer, both individually and collectively.

Musée de l'Amérique francophone aka Museum of French America aka Musée de l'Amérique francaise, formerly Musée du Séminaire, Museum of the Seminary of Québec

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Musée de l'Amérique francophone, entrance

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Musée de l'Amérique francophone, chapel exterior

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Musée de l'Amérique francophone, chapel interior

Deconsecrated and incorporated into the museum in 1992, the Musée de l’Amérique francophone chapel boasts historical Second Empire decor. It is used for concerts and other events.

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