Pavillon Charles-Baillairgé, Art museum in Plains of Abraham, Canada.
The four-story Pavillon Charles-Baillairgé displays Renaissance Revival architecture with smooth stone masonry, copper roofing, and an octagonal watchtower with dual lanterns.
Originally constructed in 1861 as a prison following British penitentiary reform principles, the building operated as a correctional facility until its closure in 1970.
The building now functions as part of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, with former prison cells converted into exhibition spaces and creative workshops.
Visitors can access the pavilion through the main entrance on Avenue George VI, with regular guided tours explaining the transformation from prison to museum.
The structure retains sections of original cell blocks alongside museum exhibitions, providing a direct connection between its penal history and current cultural purpose.
Location: La Cité-Limoilou
Inception: 1861
Architects: Charles Baillairgé
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 4
Website: https://www.mnbaq.org/location-de-salles/pavillon-charlesbaillairg
Part of: Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
Address: 1, avenue Wolfe-Montcalm, Québec (Québec) G1R 5H3
Website: https://mnbaq.org/location-de-salles/pavillon-charlesbaillairg
GPS coordinates: 46.79989,-71.22384
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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