Visit Maison Alphonse-Desjardins
Maison Alphonse-Desjardins offers customized, dynamic tours that reflect the unique character of the site. The museum is open year-round and admission is free. No reservations required for groups of 7 or less.
Free guided tours
As you visit the house and permanent exhibit, you'll discover the history of a couple who, through their commitment, transformed the life of millions of Canadians.
- Reservations not required, except for groups of 8 or more
- Family-friendly guided tours available
Maison Alphonse Desjardins is accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Maison Alphonse-Desjardins visiting hours
Photo: Claude Coté
| Regular schedule | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday to Friday1 | 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday | Noon to 5:00 p.m. |
| 1. Open Mondays from May 13 to September 2, 2019. | |
Due to COVID-19, Maison Alphonse-Desjardins is closed until further notice.
Guided tours for school groups
Maison Alphonse-Desjardins offers free learning activities designed especially for elementary school children. The activities help them discover the life and work of Alphonse and Dorimène Desjardins while awakening them to cooperative values. The historical setting has been painstakingly recreated, allowing young people to relive the time in which these cooperators lived and the origins of their great project.
Photo: Claude Côté
Our learning activities are designed to complement the objectives of Quebec school educational programs.
Guided tours for high school students are also available for free.
See the list of elementary-level activities: Promotional flier (in French only, PDF, 3.32 MB)
