The Pôle Culturel du Monastère des Ursulines is a cultural and museum complex housed in the former Ursuline monastery in Quebec City, whose origins date to 1639.
At a glance
The Ursuline Monastery of Quebec City was founded by a missionary group of Ursuline nuns in 1639 under the leadership of Mother Marie of the Incarnation. It is the oldest institution of learning for women in North America. The site now houses a historical museum and teaching centre, with permanent and temporary exhibitions, collections and archives, and a chapel.
Key facts
- Founded: 1639
- Address: 12, rue Donnacona, Québec (Québec) G1R 3Y7
- Phone: 418 694-0694
- Email: info@polecultureldesursulines.ca
- Permanent exhibition: Grandir chez les Ursulines
History
The monastery was founded by a missionary group of Ursuline nuns in 1639 under the leadership of Mother Marie of the Incarnation. It is the oldest institution of learning for women in North America. Today, the monastery serves as the General Motherhouse of the Ursuline Sisters of the Canadian Union.
What you see
The permanent exhibition 'Grandir chez les Ursulines' recounts the educational and deeply human work of the Ursulines over nearly 400 years. Visitors can also explore the museum's collections and archives, as well as the chapel.
Practical information
- Address: 12, rue Donnacona, Québec (Québec) G1R 3Y7
- Phone: 418 694-0694
- Email: info@polecultureldesursulines.ca
- Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00; from November to April, Tuesday to Sunday, 13:00 to 17:00
- Partial accessibility for persons with reduced mobility
Getting there
The site is located at 12, rue Donnacona in the historic district of Old Quebec.
Nearby
- Old Quebec
- Clarendon Hotel
- Édifice Price
- Historic District of Old Québec
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursulines_of_Quebec
- https://www.polecultureldesursulines.ca/
- https://www.quebec-cite.com/fr/entreprises/musee-du-pole-culturel-du-monastere-des-ursulines
- https://www.polecultureldesursulines.ca/en/
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