A bicentennial building
must-seeIf you enjoy learning about the history of the archipelago, the Heritage Museum is a must. It displays objects that testify to the social, economic and religious development of the last two centuries.
If you enjoy learning about the history of the archipelago, the Heritage Museum is a must. It displays objects that testify to the social, economic and religious development of the last two centuries.
While visiting the exhibits spread over 10 rooms, you will go back in time and discover the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny who arrived in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in 1826.
See the evolution of medicine, thanks to a rich collection of medical instruments and pharmacy objects, rediscover the atmosphere of a classroom at the time of the school certificate, relive the era of dory fishing and finally dive back into the world that was that of our grandparents and great-grandparents
The Heritage Museum is a living space and a structure to inform, educate, collect and preserve the memory of our islands.
In the exceptional setting of a bicentennial building, the Heritage Museum welcomes you in the city center of Saint-Pierre, archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, French territory in North America.
In 1939 Mr. Henri Morazé and his wife Renée Hardy became the owners. Mr. Morazé, a wise businessman, made his fortune in the 1930s. He remains an emblematic figure of the archipelago. After his death, the heirs sold the land and the building in 1987.
Since the acquisition of this building and fifteen years of restoration, the Heritage Museum opened its doors in 2003.
The Heritage Museum is open from June to September, Tuesday to Saturday from 2 to 5 pm.
Full price : 7€
Reduced rate : 5€
Guided tour : on request