Musée des Ursulines, Religious museum in La Cité-Limoilou, Canada.
The Musée des Ursulines occupies a 17th-century building and displays religious artworks, historical objects, and heritage items from the Ursulines period. Inside, visitors explore a collection of sacred art, documents, and personal belongings across several exhibition rooms.
The Ursulines arrived in North America in 1639 as the first female teaching community and established their monastic school here. The museum opened in 1936 to preserve their history and legacy.
The exhibitions show how girls were educated in Quebec through manuscripts, photographs, and schooling materials on display. Visitors can see how teaching methods and learning spaces changed over time.
The museum is located on Donnacona Street and is currently closed for renovation, with plans to reopen in spring 2025. Check ahead before visiting to confirm when the building becomes accessible again.
The collection includes delicate gold thread embroideries made by the nuns showing their needlework skills. These pieces were handed down over four centuries and reveal the craftsmanship of the Ursulines.
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