Jean Castor
About This Museum
Tucked away on the storied Rue Saint-Jean, the Jean Castor museum feels more like stepping into a well-kept family secret than a formal institution. It has a knack for telling the quiet, personal stories of Quebec City that the grander museums sometimes overlook. You'll find everything from delicate lace collars and well-worn leather aprons to boxes of faded postcards sent home by soldiers. It’s a place that truly makes you feel the heartbeat of daily life here across the centuries.
Collection Highlights
Look for the stunning collection of early 20th-century photographic equipment and the intimate display of a local midwife's diary and tools from the 1890s. The assortment of antique shop signs hanging near the entrance always draws a crowd.
Visitor Information
Don't be shy about asking questions—the folks here love to share anecdotes you won't find on any plaque. It's cozy, so it won't take all day, making it a perfect rainy afternoon stop while exploring Old Quebec.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a narrow, three-story stone building that's quintessential Vieux-Québec, with creaky wood floors and original fireplaces that make you feel like you're visiting someone's historic home.
Contact & Location
Address: La Maison Smith, 1143, Rue Saint-Jean, Vieux-Québec, Vieux-Québec–Cap-Blanc–Colline-Parlementaire, La Cité-Limoilou, Québec, Agglomération de Québec, Capitale-Nationale, Québec, G1R 1S2, Canada
Phone: +1 418-614-5013
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