Museum sights in Montréal To Québec City
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En Prison
Unquestionably the most intriguing museum is En Prison, an exhibit housed in an 1822 prison that remained open for business until 1986. Ex-cons bring the harsh realities of the lock-up vividly to life during 90-minute tours that include a stop at dark and dank underground cells known as 'the pit.' The prison exhibit is affiliated with the adjacent Musée Québécois de Culture Populaire, which has a renowned regional folk art collection and changing exhibits, often with a quirky pop culture bent.
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La Domaine Joly de Lotbinière
La Domaine Joly de Lotbinière, a stately museum between Trois-Rivières and Québec City, was built for Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière (1849–1908), a premier of Québec. This is one of the most impressive manors built during the seignorial period of Québec and has been preserved in its late-19th-century state. The outbuildings and huge cultivated garden are a treat, and the café serves lunch and afternoon teas.
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Ursuline Museum
In Trois-Rivières, Rue des Ursulines is worth exploring, with its picturesque homes (some of which are now B&Bs) and its unseen history, which you can learn about in the Ursuline Museum. Founded by Ursuline nuns in 1639, the museum has a fine collection of textiles, ceramics, books and prints related to Catholicism. Frescoes adorn the chapel.
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Centre d'Interprétation de l'Histoire de Sherbrooke
This center offers an engaging introduction to the town's history and rents out MP3 players for self-guided city tours on foot or by car ($10).
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Musée des Ursulines
For a slice of the town's religious history, stop at the Musée des Ursulines. The former hospital founded by Ursuline nuns in 1639 forms a pretty backdrop for the fine collection of textiles, ceramics, books and prints related to religion. Beautiful frescoes adorn the chapel.
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Musée des Beaux-Arts
This museum has a good permanent collection featuring works by regional artists and also stages temporary exhibits.
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