Maison Saint-Gabriel

Maison Saint-Gabriel Museum
Location Montreal, Quebec Canada.
Type heritage farm
Website

www.maisonsaint-gabriel.qc.ca
Official name: Maison Saint-Gabriel National Historic Site of Canada
Designated: 2007
Official name: Maison Saint-Gabriel
Type: Historic monument
Designated: 1965

The Maison Saint-Gabriel Museum located in Montreal, Quebec is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage and artifact of the settlers of New France in the mid 17th century. The museum consists of a small farm, which has been administered for more than 300 years by the Sisters of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame, founded by Marguerite Bourgeoys in Montreal in 1653.

Restored in 1966, the farm has recently had additional landscaping of native plants in garden areas. In the summer, artisans demonstrate crafts and life of the 17th century. The museum may be viewed online in English, French, Spanish, or Japanese.

The site was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2007.[1][2]

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Collection

The museum's artifacts include domestic objects, clothing, furniture, tools and equipment, communication and arts for the era. During the summer months, the museum employs artisans who provide demonstrations of life in the 17th century.

Affiliations

The museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada.

References

  1. ^ "Maison Saint-Gabriel". Directory of Designations of National Historic Significance of Canada. Parks Canada. http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/lhn-nhs/det_E.asp?oqSID=2148&oqeName=Maison+Saint-Gabriel&oqfName=Maison+Saint-Gabriel. Retrieved August 1, 2011. 
  2. ^ Maison Saint-Gabriel. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved August 1, 2011.

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