Extra-Muros—The Morrin Centre Out and About
From February to June 2026, the Morrin Centre is “Out and About” with the Extra-Muros project! The Morrin Centre team offers a selection of cultural, living, and built heritage related activities to a wide audience in different neighbourhoods of the greater Quebec City region.
This project is made possible thanks to the Entente de développement culturel between the Governement of Québec and the Ville de Québec.
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Short presentation of the Morrin Centre heritage site followed by a participative poetry activity with works of poetry from the Morrin Centre collection, highlighting and showcasing the rich Canadian literary heritage.
This activity is offered in French.
Short presentation of the Morrin Centre heritage site followed by a music performance and a discussion about popular music with musician Roger Dubé.
Creation of teabag-shaped bookmarked and tea tasting accompanied by a presentation on the history of tea, as well as a few Victorian games.
Activity adapted for children aged 7 to 12.
This activity is presented in French.
Rich and illustrated lecture about local buildings inspired by British architecture and the evolution of a neighbourhood now featured on the UNESCO Heritage Sites list with the historian, guide, and Quebec specialist David Mendel.
This activity is offered in French.
Rich and illustrated lecture about local buildings inspired by British architecture and the evolution of a neighbourhood now featured on the UNESCO Heritage Sites list with the historian, guide, and Quebec specialist David Mendel.
This activity is offered in French.
Demonstration and lecture about traditional quebecois music with the fiddler Miriam Blair.
Tea tasting accompanied by a lecture on the history of tea, as well as some Victorian games.
This activity is offered in French.
Interactive presentation of the history of the Morrin Centre heritage site, from prison to college all the way to its current form as a museum, cultural centre, and library, in the charming historical decor of Maison O’Neill.
This activity is offered in French.
Introduction to popular literature and the history of zines with artist and author Mary Thaler.
Scone baking and tea tasting accompanied by a lecture on the history of tea, as well as some Victorian games.
Short presentation of the Morrin Centre heritage site followed by a participative poetry activity with works of poetry from the Morrin Centre collection, highlighting and showcasing the rich Canadian literary heritage.
Interactive presentation of the history of the Morrin Centre heritage site, from prison to college all the way to its current form as a museum, cultural centre, and library with the South Shore English Network’s Breakfast Club.
This project is made possible thanks to the Entente de développement culturel between the Governement of Québec and the Ville de Québec.