Morrin Centre
About This Museum
People come to the Morrin Centre for a truly unique dose of history, and they definitely get it. Stepping inside, you're immediately struck by the fact that this beautiful stone building was once a bustling city prison, complete with original cells you can still walk into. It’s wild to stand in the very room where prisoners were held in the early 1800s and then, just steps away, find yourself in a stunning Victorian-era library. The whole place is a fascinating collision of gritty history and refined culture that keeps you guessing.
Collection Highlights
The massive, wood-paneled library with its floor-to-ceiling shelves is an absolute showstopper. Don't miss the old prison cells, where you can see graffiti carved by inmates long ago—it sends shivers down your spine.
Visitor Information
You really need to take one of their guided tours to get the full story; they're led by fantastic storytellers. It's right in Old Québec, so it's an easy walk from all the other major sights.
Architecture & Building
A formidable, heavy stone building that just looks like it has secrets, blending its stark prison origins with the elegant warmth of a 19th-century library.
Contact & Location
Address: Morrin Centre, Chaussée des Écossais, Vieux-Québec, Vieux-Québec–Cap-Blanc–Colline-Parlementaire, La Cité-Limoilou, Québec, Agglomération de Québec, Capitale-Nationale, Québec, G1R 4E1, Canada
Phone: +1 418-694-9147
Website: Visit Website
