Discovery tour

Discovery tour

Public tour schedule
Open: January 12, 2024 until May 13, 2024: Friday to Sunday
Closed: Sunday, March 31 – Monday, April 1, 2024
English tours: 10 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
French tours: 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm

Please note that Discovery tours will not be offered exceptionally on Sunday, March 31, 2024. (Note: The Centre will be closed to the public on Easter Monday, April 1, 2024). 

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.

Please note that the building is not open for self-guided tours and tour times are subject to change. We encourage you to buy or reserve your tickets ahead of time.

General Public

Experience living history with a Discovery tour!

Tickets can by purchased below. Reservations can be made from Thursdays to Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm by contacting guides@morrin.org

For more information, please contact info@morrin.org from Monday to Friday 8:30 – 4:30 pm.

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17 $ General (txs. incl.)
15 $ Seniors (65 +) (txs. incl.)
15 $ Students (9 - 18 years) (txs. incl.)
48.5 $ Family (2 adults, 2 children. Txs. incl.) Contact us
Free Children (8 and under)
Free Member

School Groups

Capacity: 8 – 52 students. 1 – 4 teachers / accompanying adults. A minimum of 8 students are required for a group reservation.
Duration: 50 – 60 minutes
Reservations: Contact the Tours Coordinator with the following information to reserve your class tour: the desired tour, two optional dates and times, number of students and teachers, group’s school level, name and coordinates of school, teacher and email address. Please note that a minimum of 15 business days are required for a reservation.

For all other inquiries, please contact the Tours Coordinator from Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

 

 

 

 

Tour Groups

Capacity: 8 – 56 adults. A minimum of 8 people are required for a group reservation.
Duration: 50 – 60 minutes
Reservations: Contact the Tours coordinator with the following information to reserve your tour: the desired tour, two optional dates and times, number of adults, name of company/association/other and coordinates, contact person and email address. Please note that a minimum of 15 business days are required for a reservation.

For all other inquiries, please contact the Tours Coordinator from Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

They liked

“must see!!”
Wonderful friendly staff, great for history buffs. be sure to check out the library with its large collection of vintage books. relaxing atmosphere.

Arthur W
Montreal, Canada

“Unexpected Treasure”
A museum is a museum is a museum - until you go to the Morrin Centre. The guided tour informs and the fact that the building was once a jail, college and now library is unexpected. The original jail cells really give perspective of how abysmal the conditions were and the original graffiti is visible on the wooden floor. The college renovated the space leaving this legacy behind while providing a glimpse into the eclectic education provided to a select few students. There is an original dark room that may be the oldest existing dark room in the world! Check this museum out and take a step back into Quebec history.

chockel
Miller, Missouri

“Fascinating tour”
We took the English tour through the Morrin centre and our tour guide was excellent. He was a history teacher and was very good at keeping the group engaged and telling interesting facts about the centre. It was one of the most interesting tours I have ever taken through a museum.

MPeacock2013
Ottawa, Canada