Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum, Montreal

Name: Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum
Address: Montreal, Canada

#288 among attractions in Montreal

Museum, History museum

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Opened on May 24, 1998, the Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum is located on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River in the historic centre of Old Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Exhibits focus on Marguerite Bourgeoys, Montreal's first teacher and founder of the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, who lived during the 17th century. Displays highlight her accomplishments that recall the great courage of the early colonists who built Montreal. ()

Coordinates: 45°30'36"N, 73°33'4"W

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Ville-Marie District (Vieux-Montréal)Montreal Canada

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Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Montreal Science Centre, Marché Bonsecours, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, City Hall.

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~880 ftSW
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Square, Battlefield
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Which popular attractions are close to Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum?

Nearby attractions include Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, Montreal (1 min walk), Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site, Montreal (3 min walk), Château Ramezay, Montreal (4 min walk), Grande roue de Montréal, Montreal (4 min walk).

How to get to Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum:

Bus

Notre-Dame / de Bonsecours • Lines: 14-S (3 min walk)
Saint-Denis / Saint-Antoine • Lines: 14-S (5 min walk)

Metro

Champ-de-Mars • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Place d’Armes • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)

Train

Montreal Central Station (27 min walk)
Fort Edmonton (30 min walk)