Guided Tours

Built over 200 years ago as the city's first prison, the Morrin Centre now also houses one of the world's most beautiful libraries. This National Historic Site is yours to discover.

Walk through the sinister jail cells. See graffiti carved into the floors by inmates and the iron rings used to chain them down and the place where the condemned were hanged.

Unlock the stories hidden in the magical Victorian library, housing unique masterpieces dating from the 16th century.

Join our professional tour guides and unlock the stories hidden in the bones of this historic building.

NEW THIS YEAR
Doing Time: The Quebec City Common Gaol (1808 - 1867)
This exhibit covers the first modern prison in Canada, part of which still exists in the heart of our building. Visitors will discover a hidden, dark and almost unknown part of the city's
history by exploring the building's past, the life of its prisonners and the conditions of their emprisonment. Come discover this national historic site in the middle of Old Quebec.

Cost (Includes the exhibit)
$8 (taxes included) per adult
$6 (taxes included) per student (Student ID required for people over the age of 18)
Free for children 8 years old or younger.
Reservations required for groups of 8 or more. For more information, please contact us at 418 694-9147 or stefaniejohnston@morrin.org.

Duration
Tours last 45 to 60 minutes long and are available in English or French.

Hours
May 31-September 5: Guided tours from Monday to Saturday: 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in French and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in English and on Sunday: 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. in French and 1:30 p.m. in English.
Rest of the year: By reservation only, minimum 8 people. For more information, please call 418 694-9147 or e-mail us at info@morrin.org.


Customize your Tour (for tour planners)
You are a tour leader with little time who wishes to show our prison cells to your group? You'd like to stop for a 15-minute tea break and hear the story of our mysterious General Wolfe statue? Get in touch with us today!

You work in the field of cultural tourism and would like to have access to a longer presentation on incarceration in the 19th century, the evolution of the local English-speaking community, or Scottish military traditions? Call the number below.

Are you a teacher travelling with a group of young students? We have many fun and educational programs to offer. The guided tour is free for tour guides, teachers, supervisors and bus drivers accompanying school groups.

Want to spend more time in the old city? Ask us about programs at partner organizations and spend a day exploring culture and heritage with your students.

Call us at 418 694-9147 or send us an e-mail.