Musée de la mémoire vivante (Museum of Living Memory)
Tourism Region: Chaudière-Appalaches
© Corporation Philippe-Aubert-de-Gaspé 2008 All rights reserved.
A surprising discovery… A museum where you can be the star! The ‘‘Musée de la mémoire vivante’’ (Museum of Living Memory) uses various ways to keep a record of each and everyone’s recollections. Located at the very site where the events of the novel ‘‘Les anciens Canadiens’’ by Philippe Aubert de Gaspé took place, the museum draws its inspiration from this 19th century author who, in his seigniorial manor, wrote about his contemporaries.
The aim of the museum is to collect life stories and histories. You would like to share an anecdote or reminisce about the past? Two studios are equipped to record your testimonials. The museum also features four thematic exhibits that are meant to revive your memories. At the site, you can see where the foundations of the second seigniorial manor stood, peruse educational panels depicting the site’s history, or climb up a promontory for a stunning view over the St. Lawrence. In summer, visit a bakehouse built around 1764 and a 19th century root cellar.
About the Collections
Enregistrements sonores de témoignages
Archives
Manuscripts •
Films and Videos •
Photographs •
Sound Recordings •
Textual Records
Human History
Archaeological Objects
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Memorabilia
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Oral History
Services & Activities
Educational Programs
School Programs
: Age 5-11 (k-6)
: Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)
Visitor Services
Guided Tours
: English
: French
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Meeting Room Rental
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Parking Facilities
: Free
: Bus
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Cloakroom
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Washrooms
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Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Washrooms
Volunteer Services
Number of Volunteers: 20
Food Services
Picnic Area
Internet Services
General Information •
Events •
Directions or Map •
Local History •
Other Internet Services
Local Tourism Links
Local Attractions •
Restaurants •
Other Services
Publications and Products
Books •
Brochures •
Educational kits •
Newsletters •
Postcards •
Scholarly Papers •
T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps
Featured Images
Le manoir seigneurial de Saint-Jean-Port-Joli récemment reconstruit (2007-2008) respecte l'allure extérieure initiale du bâtiment et sa volumétrie.
© Musée de la mémoire vivante 2008 Tous droits réservés.
Le site Philippe-Aubert-de-Gaspé se distingue par la qualité de son environnement. Du promontoire, on peut encore facilement visualiser le découpage territorial propre au régime seigneurial français.
© Musée de la mémoire vivante 2008 Tous droits réservés.
Le promontoire peut être gravi par un escalier de 137 marches. Ce site surélevé accessible au public offre une vue exceptionnelle sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent, une partie de l'archipel de l'Ile aux Grues, les montagnes de Charlevoix et les Piliers situés entre les deux rives.
© Musée de la mémoire vivante 2008 Tous droits réservés.
Location
| Address: |
710 ave de Gaspé Ouest Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec G0R 3G0 |
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| Telephone: | 418-358-0518 |
| Fax: | 418 358-0519 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Year Round
Open: High Season (From June 24th to Labor Day) :
All days from 9:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Low Season :
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Closed:
Closed on December 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and on January 1st and 2nd.
Admission:
Charged
Adults 7 $
Seniors (Age 65 and older) 6 $
Students (Age 17 and older) 6 $
Children (7 to 16) 4 $
Children under 7 Free
Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) 18 $
Family (1 Adult and 1 Child) 9 $
Family (1 Adult and 2 Children) 12 $
Family (2 Adults and 1 Child) 15 $
Additional Child 3 $
Special Group Rates and Schedules (Group of 15 or more) : Reservation Requiered
School Groups:
Contact us (418) 358-0518 or information@memoirevivante.org
Discounts:
Groups •
Seniors •
Students
