Musée de l'Amérique française

The Musée de l'Amérique française displays collections of historical artifacts, documents, and artworks related to French presence in North America.

The institution traces its origins to 1663 when the Séminaire de Québec began collecting books and artifacts, officially opening as a museum in 1806.

The museum maintains extensive archives of French-Canadian heritage, including rare books from the 16th century and traditional religious artifacts.

Visitors can access the French America Reference Centre for research purposes and attend temporary exhibitions about Franco-Canadian history throughout the year.

The museum houses a collection called Enfer containing 603 monographs from the 18th and 19th centuries that were previously considered forbidden literature.

Location: Quebec

Inception: 1663

Official opening: 1806

Part of: Musée de la civilisation

Website: http://mcq.org/fr/maf

GPS coordinates: 46.81414,-71.20656

Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:47