See the Chapel and the Museum Differently

Two audioguide interpretation tours launched

MONTREAL, Sept. 12, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - The Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum and the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, two key parts of Montréal's heritage, are proud to announce the launch of two audioguide interpretation tours. The tours, in English and French, introduce visitors to the city's oldest chapel (1771) and the Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum.

Art • history • heritage
Key figures in the history of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, known as the sailors' church, explain its fascinating past. The audioguide tour also gives visitors a better appreciation of the decoration and architecture of this treasure dating back to the 17^th century, and the works of art it contains. They can even listen to the lovely tones of its 1910 Casavant organ.

Touring the Museum with this multimedia guide is the perfect way to learn about the life and exceptional destiny of Marguerite Bourgeoys. The Bonsecours site and its surroundings are also highlighted, through an original narrative enlivened with exclusive images, stories and first-hand accounts.

The Opus Click, a multimedia tool
The Opus Click is a multimedia device combining sound and images on its LCD screen. It is used by many prestigious institutions, including the Palais des Papes in Avignon, the MoMA in New York and the Baltimore Museum of Art. The Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum is the first museum in Montréal to offer this experience.

Image with caption: "Using a multimedia device, discover Montreal's oldest chapel and learn about the life of Marguerite Bourgeoys as you listen to an original narration filled with exclusive images. (CNW Group/Musée Marguerite-Bourgeoys)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130912_C6068_PHOTO_EN_30674.jpg

SOURCE: Musée Marguerite-Bourgeoys

Information:
Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum | Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel
400 St. Paul Street East, Old Montreal  (Champ-de-Mars metro station)
Telephone: [phone], ext. 221
www.marguerite-bourgeoys.com/audioguide

Source: 
Valérie Lafleur, Communications and Marketing Co-ordinator
Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum
Telephone: [phone], ext. 223 | E-mail: [email protected]