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Château Dufresne - Musée et lieu historique patrimonial

Region
Montréal
City
Montréal
District
Olympic District
Built between 1915 and 1918, this Beaux Arts style private mansion was owned by the Dufresne brothers, two important members of Montréal’s French bourgeoisie. The building boasts interior decor painted by artist Guido Nincheri and is a testament to the tastes of the roaring twenties' bourgeoisie.
Partially accessible to people with a disabilityServices for the visually impaired
Map and contact information

Dates

Open year round

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Rates

General admission

$12.18
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Contact information

2929, av. Jeanne-d'Arc, Montréal, Québec, Canada, H1W 3W2
514 259-9201https://chateaudufresne.com

Public transportation

  • Subway : Pie-IX

Vehicle and Parking Services

  • Free parking
  • Parking for buses

Permanent exhibitions

  • Rêver beau. Rêver grand. (Dream beautiful. Dream big)
    The former billiard room of Oscar Dufresne’s residence has been restored and highlighted as part of the visitor experience. A symbol of social status and belonging to Montréal’s French-speaking bourgeoisie, this room offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the period. A multimedia presentation projected onto a 1930s billiard table explores the legacy of the Dufresne brothers, visionaries who played a key role in the development of the former City of Maisonneuve.
  • Les 5 vies du Château Dufresne (The 5 lives of Château Dufresne)
    Occupied by various members of the Dufresne family and later by students of the Pères de Sainte-Croix, Château Dufresne has served many purposes over the years. It notably housed Québec’s first National Museum of Contemporary Art and an early Museum of Decorative Arts before becoming the museum and heritage institution we know today. This rich history is presented in the introductory section of the visitor experience.

Recreational / cultural activities

  • Conference
  • Demonstration
  • Entertainment for children
  • Guided tour
  • Self-guided tour
  • Workshop

Services

  • Boutique
  • Drinking water
  • Wireless internet

Accessibility

Eligible customers

  • Adults
  • Teens
  • Children
  • Groups

Groups

  • Tours : in french
  • Tours : in english
  • Special schedule on request
  • Group rates
  • Booking required
  • Maximum capacity: 50

Available facilities

  • Banquet, meeting, conference room
  • Changing-room
  • Garden
  • Interpretation panels
  • Lockers
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