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Trois-Rivières

Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières (Musée POP)

TM_V Wilfort_été_Musée POP_2023_Crédit photo Tourisme Mauricie-133 © Tourisme Mauricie, V.Wilfort
Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières - Musée POP - Photo Jean Chamberland ©
Prison bed © M-C.Michon
The dungeons © L-R.Bouchard
TM_V Wilfort_été_Musée POP_2023_Crédit photo Tourisme Mauricie-109 © Tourisme Mauricie, V.Wilfort
Exhibition © L-R.Bouchard
TM_V Wilfort_été_Musée POP_2023_Crédit photo Tourisme Mauricie-57 © Tourisme Mauricie, V.Wilfort

In the Old Prison of Trois-Rivières (1822-1986), part of the Musée POP museum complex and a listed historic monument, a guided tour combines technology and real-life facts, to discover the premises and life in this 19th-century prison.

TM_V Wilfort_été_Musée POP_2023_Crédit photo Tourisme Mauricie-133 © Tourisme Mauricie, V.Wilfort
Vieille prison de Trois-Rivières - Musée POP - Photo Jean Chamberland ©
Prison bed © M-C.Michon
The dungeons © L-R.Bouchard
TM_V Wilfort_été_Musée POP_2023_Crédit photo Tourisme Mauricie-109 © Tourisme Mauricie, V.Wilfort
Exhibition © L-R.Bouchard
TM_V Wilfort_été_Musée POP_2023_Crédit photo Tourisme Mauricie-57 © Tourisme Mauricie, V.Wilfort

More info

Part of the POP Museum complex, the Old Prison of Trois-Rivières (1822-1986) offers an unforgettable guided tour of the people who lived within its walls. Exhibition on the history of Quebec's prison system on the Museum side, with never-before-seen artifacts. Ages 8 and up. Special prices for visits to the POP Museum and the Old Prison. Reservations required.

Available on site

  • Recreational / cultural activities
    • Recreational / cultural activities: Guided tour
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  • Accepted clientele
    • Minimum age: 8

  • Payment methods
    • Payment method: American Express, Cash, Direct payment, Master Card, Visa

  • Public contact methods
    • Contact details: info@museepop.ca

  • Commercial contact methods
    • Phone: 819 372-0406
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  • Food services
    • Food services: Caterer

  • Available on-site services
    • Available services: Air conditioning, Boutique, Storeroom, Drinking water, Event spaces/equipment, Wireless internet

Contact details

200, rue Laviolette Trois-Rivières, Québec (CANADA) G9A6L5



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