Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum, Religious history museum in Old Montreal, Canada.
The museum occupies the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel in Old Montreal and displays objects related to Marguerite Bourgeoys, who founded a teaching community in the 1600s. The collection features religious objects, paintings, and artwork that document Montreal's growth during this period.
The stone chapel was built in 1675 and served for centuries as a refuge for sailors and pilgrims. The museum was established in 1998 to preserve and share the heritage of this early community.
The chapel's name comes from a vow made by sailors who escaped storms at sea. Visitors can see today how this space has been used for centuries by people expressing gratitude and hope.
The site is easily reached on foot and offers free access to the chapel itself. Visitors can read information displays on-site, and guided tours are available for a deeper experience.
Archaeologists uncovered multiple layers of history beneath the chapel, revealing how this place changed over centuries. The findings span from early settlement traces to the original foundations from the 1600s.
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