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INFORMATION IN ENGLISH
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PRESENTATION
The Musée des Hospitalières de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal, inaugurated in 1992, opens on a magnificent oak staircase built in the 17th century. It relates the history of the Hospitallers of St.Joseph, of Hôtel-Dieu, a history forever entwined with that of Montreal. With a permanent exhibition as well as temporary exhibitions focusing on its history, medecine and religious art, the Musée des Hospitalières de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal does not merely speak of the past, but also offers an enlightened view of the present. Permanent exhibition History in the museum begins with Jérôme Le Royer, a true visionary who chooses Paul de Chomedey and Jeanne Mance to evangelize the Natives of New France and establish a hospital on the island of Montreal. History takes a further step when the first Hospitallers of St.Joseph arrive in 1659. Early collaborators of Jeanne Mance and the physicians, the Hospitallers work as nursing sisters, apothecaries and administrators. They are still present today to comfort the sick and accompany them on their spiritual journey. The museum's last pages of history briefly cover medicine and nurse training. From long-forgotten treatments to the important discoveries made in the late 19th century, from the foundation of a nursing school to the nationalization of the health services, the history of medicine in Quebec unfolds before our eyes. Temporary exhibitions Until December 12, 2010 “Care and compassion” marks the 350th anniversary of the arrival in Montreal of the Hospitallers of Saint Joseph: Judith Moreau de Brésoles, Catherine Mace and Marie Maillet. Most of the objects of the exhibition will be presented for the first time to the public. They evoke an entire life of serving Christ and the sick which unfolds from entrance into the community to the final passing. From April 14 to December 12, 2010: “Glass in Healthcare” in collaboration with the Board of Montreal Museums Directors’ cultural project: Montreal City of Glass: a Tale of Innovation.Presentation of glass objects from our collection of late 19th and early 20th century artefacts related to the care of the body and the soul. These unusually beautiful objects were created for fields as varied as ophthalmology and medicine, laboratory work, surgery and health care. Some of them may surprise you, while you will recognize others as early versions of items used in hospitals today. The selection includes objects kindly lent by Antoine Laoun Opticien and Essiflor France. Collection The museum's collection contains 20,000 artifacts kept by the Hospitallers over the centuries and draws on many archival documents including the Annales of the Hôtel-Dieu written between 1697 and 1725 by Marie Morin (1649-1730) the order's first Canadian superior and Ville-Marie's first historian. Activities Lectures are regularly given on themes pertaining to the permanent and temporary exhibitions. For more informations please contact the Museum at (514) 849-2919. GIFT SHOP
RENTAL PREMISES
VISITING HOURS
ADMISSION
The museum offers guided tours and various activities to groups. Special rates for adult and student groups. Advance reservations are requested. RESERVATION AND INFORMATION
THE GARDEN'S OF THE HOSPITALLERS
OF ST-JOSEPH MONASTERY
Two ways to get free access to 31 museums: $ 45 Your choice of 3 days within 3 weeks, without public transit. $ 50 3 consecutive days, with public transit. VOLUNTEERS
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