Maison Alphonse-Desjardins and Desjardins building
Learn about maison Alphonse-Desjardins, the Desjardins building and our free educational activities.
- Maison Alphonse-Desjardins
- Desjardins building
- Educational activities
Maison Alphonse-Desjardins
The maison Alphonse-Desjardins is a museum devoted to promoting the origins of Desjardins Group and the history of its founder and co-founder, Alphonse Desjardins and Dorimène Desjardins.
Visit the permanent exhibit in the neighbouring home and discover artifacts, photos and interactive games depicting the defining events in the history of the caisses populaires
Useful information for your visit
- Open year-round
- Admission is free
- Guided tours and audio guides are free
- Reservations required for groups of 8 or more
- Maison Alphonse-Desjardins is partially accessible for people with reduced mobility
Maison Alphonse-Desjardins visiting hours
Monday - Closed
Tuesday to Friday - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Summer hours
From July 16 to September 6, 2026
Everyday – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Learn more about maison Alphonse-Desjardins
Desjardins building
The Desjardins building houses Desjardins Group’s historical archives and museum collections.
Its archives and museum storage facilities contain thousands of written documents, 60,000 photographs, 45,000 video recordings and 7,000 artifacts. Some of the archive areas are open to the public by appointment only. Certain artifacts may be borrowed for the collection.
Visitors can explore the exhibit room that showcases the rich historical heritage of Desjardins Group and Quebec society.
Useful information for your visit
- Exhibit room access is open on weekdays. Reservation required
- Admission is free
- The exhibit is accessible to people with reduced mobility
Educational activities
We offer free educational activities to preschool, elementary and high school students. These activities take place at maison Alphonse-Desjardins, the Desjardins building and online.
During the visit and tours, students will learn about the history of Quebec at the turn of the 20th century, cooperative values and about the life and work of Alphonse and Dorimène Desjardins.
Useful information for your visit
- English tours on request
- Option to reserve a room for the students to eat lunch
- We can help you coordinate a joint activity with one of our cultural partners
- Transportation costs can be covered by financial assistance for educational cultural workshops
Activity booklets
Our locations
Maison Alphonse-Desjardins
6, rue du Mont-Marie
Lévis, Québec G6V 1V9
Desjardins building
59, avenue Bégin
Lévis, Québec G6V 4C3
Plan your visit
Book your visit with or without a guide and get in touch if you have questions about maison Alphonse-Desjardins, Desjardins building or our educational activities.