Exhibitions

Make the most of your visit to Manoir Papineau National Historic Site by visiting the permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Permanent exhibition in the granary

Running the seigneury

Head to the granary to discover this building built in 1855 and intended to store grain royalties owed to the seigneur. Napoléon Bourassa, painter and son-in-law of Louis-Joseph Papineau, set up his painting studio upstairs between 1858 and 1871.

Besides enjoying the wood ceiling, you can learn more about the way the seigneury of Petite-Nation operated in the past and about the functions of the other buildings on the estate.

Last but not least, both children and adults can get busy drawing and displaying their artwork in the style of Napoleon.

Schedule: varies according to the dates and opening hours in effect.

Location: at the granary, approximately 110 metres (360 feet) from the manor house. Check out the map of the buildings to help you get around the site.

Languages offered: English and French

Audience: the content is suitable for all ages, but particularly for people who enjoy reading.

Fees: the activity is free, but admission fees apply to visit the manor house.

Accessibility: the entrance to the granary is accessible by going up two or more steps. The exhibition includes interpretation panels to read and some objects, like pencils, that can be touched.

Temporary exhibition at the family museum

NEW

“Cabinet of Curiosities”

Immerse yourself in the world of Papineau’s seigneurial domain with a brand-new exhibition at the family museum..

The exhibition is based on an idea originally conceived by Amédée Papineau, eldest son of Louis-Joseph Papineau, who wanted to create a cabinet of curiosities with objects he had collected during his travels and excursions to buy art and antiques.

Through this “merry mess” that highlights Amédée's eccentricity and unique personality, you will see family portraits, paintings, vintage clothing, landscaping plans (drawn by Amédée), a family tree, and other intriguing objects that offer a glimpse into the daily life of the remarkable Papineau family.

Period: from May 17 to October 13, 2025 only

Schedule: varies according to the dates and opening hours in effect.

Location: at the family museum, just a few meters from the manor house. Check out the map of the buildings to help you get around the site.

Languages offered: English and French

Audience: the content is suitable for all ages, but particularly for people who enjoy reading.

Fees: the activity is free, but admission fees apply to visit the manor house.

Accessibility: the entrance to the granary is accessible by going up two or more steps. The exhibition includes interpretation panels to read and some objects, like pencils, that can be touched.