Musée de l'Amérique française

The Musée de l'Amérique française is a museum in Old Quebec that displays collections related to French presence in North America. The galleries contain historical objects, manuscripts, and artworks spanning several centuries of French-Canadian history.

The museum traces its roots to the Séminaire de Québec, founded in 1663, which began collecting books and objects for religious and educational purposes. These collections opened to the public as a museum in 1806.

The museum reflects French-Canadian identity through objects and documents that show how French culture took root in North America. Walking through the galleries reveals how this heritage shaped daily life and community values over centuries.

The museum is located in the heart of Old Quebec and is easy to reach on foot while exploring the historic neighborhood. Temporary exhibitions rotate throughout the year, so there is always something new to discover on return visits.

A special collection called Enfer holds more than 600 books from the 18th and 19th centuries that were once considered forbidden literature. These volumes reveal what texts authorities tried to restrict during that era.

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: December 12, 2025 16:42