Public Guided Tours
Experience living history with a Discovery tour!
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For more information, please contact us at booking@morrin.org.
Discovery Tour
Discover the secrets of our National Historic Site thanks to this guided tour. Walk through the sinister jail cells and decipher the graffiti carved into the floors by former inmates.
Learn about the extraordinary discoveries of some of Quebec’s first scientists by visiting the rooms of Morrin College, the city’s first English-language institute of higher education open from 1862 to 1902.
Then, let yourself be spellbound by the haunting stories surrounding the charming Victorian Library, home to a collection of literary gems, some of which date back to the 16th century.
This guided tour also grants you access to our permanent exhibit, Behind Bars: The Quebec Gaol and Its People, 1812-1867.
Public Tours Schedule — September
Wednesday
Tours in English: 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Tours in French: 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
Thursday to Sunday
Tours in English: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Tours in French: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
Rates (taxes included)
Adult: $18.50
Student (9 to 17 years old, 18+ with student card): $16.50
Senior (65 years old and older): $16.50
Family (2 adults + 2 students (9-17 years old)): $53
Child (8 years old and younger): free
Morrin Centre Member: free
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Teatime
A Victorian-inspired teatime experience.
This 90-minutes-long immersive and interactive experience will provide you with an introduction to tea history and etiquette, teach you some traditional Victorian games and activities, and (of course) allow you to taste a number of teas as well as sweet and savory snacks.
Tickets must be purchased a minimum of 96 hours in advance. In the event that the minimum number of registrations (8) is not reached by the Wednesday prior to the event, the activity will be canceled and all tickets refunded. The maximum number of registration is 20. Please note that Teatime tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
This event is offered on an irregular schedule. Contact us at booking@morrin.org for more information.
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Rates (taxes included)
Adult: $45
Student (9 to 17 years old): $40.50
Senior (65 years old and older): $40.50
Morrin Centre Member: $40.50
Child (8 years old and younger): $22.50
Group Tours and School Visits
All reservations must be made at least 15 business days before the requested activity date.
Group rates are offered.
For all other inquiries, please contact booking@morrin.org.
School Groups
Capacity: 8 – 52 students, 1 – 4 teachers/accompanying adults (minimum 8 students)
Duration: 50 – 60 minutes
Reservations: Fill the form below. Our Tour team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Group Tours
Capacity: 8 – 56 people (minimum 8)
Duration: 50 – 60 minutes
Reservations: Fill the form below. Our Tour team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Discovery Tour
Discover the secrets of our National Historic Site thanks to this guided tour. Walk through the sinister jail cells and decipher the graffiti carved into the floors by former inmates.
Learn about the extraordinary discoveries of some of Quebec’s first scientists by visiting the rooms of Morrin College, the city’s first English-language institute of higher education open from 1862 to 1902.
Then, let yourself be spellbound by the haunting stories surrounding the charming Victorian Library, home to a collection of literary gems, some of which date back to the 16th century.
This guided tour also grants you access to our permanent exhibit, Behind Bars: The Quebec Gaol and Its People, 1812-1867.
Teatime
A Victorian-inspired teatime experience.
This hour-long immersive and interactive experience will provide you with an introduction to tea history and etiquette, teach you some traditional Victorian games and activities, and (of course) allow you to taste a number of teas as well as sweet and savory snacks.
This activity may be paired with a Discovery tour to create a longer experience. For more information, contact us at booking@morrin.org.
Life of a Convict
A theatrical experience that will put you in the shoes of a convict who was recently interned at the Quebec City Common Gaol.
As soon as you arrive, the physician will examine you and explain how he plans to cure you of all the physical and mental ills that some inmates appear to be afflicted with. Then, the prison guard will take you on a tour of death row and the isolation cells, where you might well end up if you don’t follow the rules! Special treats include the sampling of period remedies and various punishments!