Morrin Centre - Literary and Historical Society of Quebec

Tourism Region: Old Quebec City

The Morrin Centre is your place to go for English-language cultural centre in Quebec City. Located in a 200-year-old building, it offers a wide range of services including an English-language library, guided heritage tours, readings by prominent authors, discussion groups, writing workshops, poetry classes, theatre and more. For more information see www.morrin.org. The Morrin Centre is managed by the Literary & Historical Society of Quebec.

About the Collections

Approximately 20,000 books, Nearly 800 artifacts, and a small collection of archives on institutions related to English-speaking communities in the Quebec City region.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 32 000

Archives

A small collection of archives on institutions related to English-speaking communities in the Quebec City region.

Architectural Records • Cartographic Materials • Electronic Records • Prints and Drawings • Manuscripts • Films and Videos • Photographs • Sound Recordings • Textual Records

Decorative Arts

Stephens collection of teaware and decorative items related to English-speaking families in the Quebec City region.

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Furniture or Furnishings • Glass • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork

Fine Arts

Several 18th- and 19th-century works of art, including a painting by Théophile Hamel, daguerrotypes, a ship model, and statuary.

Culture:
Canadian

Period:
Historical

Media:
Painting • Photography • Prints and Drawings • Sculpture

Miscellaneous:
Folk Art

Human History

The collection is quite eclectic, but the artifacts are generally linked to the history and the life of the Morrin College and the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, although some of these date from the periods of the Redoute and the jail.

Astronomy • Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Exploration and Survey • Fisheries • Forestry • Furniture or Furnishings • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Marine History and Technology • Medals • Memorabilia • Oral History • Printing and Bookbinding • Transportation : Marine • Weapons

Natural Sciences

19th-century collection of 138 wood and fibre samples, 65 rocks and minerals, and some butterflies.

Plants and Animals (Biological Collections)
Scientific Specimens : Type Specimens • Zoology : Insects (Insecta)

Earth Science and Geological Collections
Minerals • Rocks

Services & Activities

Cultural events in English, heritage interpretation, and library services.

Research Services

Collection of 20,000 general-interest books in English. Reference centre for people interested in the history of English-speaking communities in the Quebec City region.

Information Centre • Library

Educational Programs

Programs for high-school and CEGEP history and ESL students.

Classes or Workshops • Films • Lectures • School Programs : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)

Visitor Services

Site interpretation tours for groups, room rentals for special events

Bilingual Services • Guided Tours : English : French • Accessible by Public Transportation • Children's Activities or Services • Meeting Room Rental • Cloakroom • Washrooms

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available

Activities: Help with cultural events and in the library

Member Privileges

Reduced-price admission to events; access to library services

Food Services

Reception Facilities

Internet Services

General Information

Other Services

Please visit our website www.morrin.org for an update on all our current events

Publications and Products

Transactions and Historical Documents published by the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec between 1824 and 1924.

Books • Brochures • Newsletters

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Location

Address:	44, chaussée des Écossais Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4H3
Telephone:	418-694-9147
Fax:	418-694-0754
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