Group visits at Le Musée du Monastère

Length: 60 minutes
Availability: activity offered all year round.

“Augustinian Sisters: Healing Body and Soul” is an exhibition about the history of the Augustinian Sisters, their community life and their work, which bears witness to the evolution of medicine in Quebec since the 17th century.

Resolutely contemporary in its construction, the exhibition is based on museology concepts that take into account the location and the space occupied. The museography is based on contrasts that relate the apparent contradiction of the Augustinian Sisters’ way of life, made up of contemplation and action, tradition and innovation, isolation and openness to others.

Length: 60 minutes
Availability: activity offered all year round.

Discover the key artworks of Le Monastère des Augustines’ collection during this fine arts-themed guided tour.

This rich and varied collection of paintings, silverware, sculptures and hand-crafted objects features works by great masters, including Alfred Pellan. Wander through the historic wings of the restored monastery, recipient of numerous awards and citations of excellence, and immerse yourself in the spirit of the place.

Length: 75 minutes
Availability: activity offered Tuesday through Thursday, according to the Archives Centre’s schedule.

Designed to offer a unique and privileged contact with the Augustinian Sisters’ heritage, this activity combines a 45-minute guided tour of the museum with a 30-minute visit of the Archives Centre. During the museum tour, participants will learn about the history and heritage of the Augustinian Sisters by wandering through the oldest wings of the monastery.

The tour continues at the Archives Centre, where visitors will learn about the operation and mission of the centre, the role of archivists, and the preservation methods. Exceptional archives will also be presented, giving visitors a point of contact with some of Quebec’s founding heritage.

Length: 60 minutes
Availability: activity offered from May to September, depending on weather conditions (may be cancelled due to rain).

Located in the heart of Old Québec, Le Monastère’s gardens are a unique and special place. Long inaccessible to the general public, they remain a well-kept secret and a witness to nearly 400 years of history.

Through this 60-minute guided tour, we hope to honour the rich history of these gardens and explore the relationship between the Augustinian Sisters and nature. To do so, we will first visit the square courtyard to learn about the role of botany in pharmacopoeia and the role of the apothecary. In turn, the garden of the poor will allow us to discuss gardens of subsistence, monastery supply and the evolution of the site. Finally, we will explore the recreational and rejuvenating aspect of the community garden and delve into the remnants of the tricentennial celebrated in 1939.