about the museum
Since 1979 Maison Alphonse-Desjardins has been operated by Société historique Alphonse‑Desjardins, whose mission is to safeguard and promote the history and heritage of Desjardins Group and its founder and co-founder, Alphonse and Dorimène Desjardins, for the benefit of current and future generations.
The museum brings history to life in a permanent exhibition, The Legacy of a Couple, offering visitors an intimate look into the moving personal history of these 2 greats in the cooperative movement and into their family life. Visiting this historic monument allows you to trace the origins of Desjardins Group and appreciate the invaluable heritage bequeathed by its founders.
Maison Alphonse‑Desjardins invites you to get lost in this exceptional setting and travel back in time to discover a source of great inspiration.
Meeting room and other services
Meeting room and other services
Meeting room
Make the most of your visit to Maison Alphonse‑Desjardins to get together with your colleagues in the Founders Room. Located on the first floor of the museum, the Founders Room offers a warm and unique setting for your next meeting. Contact us to make a reservation.
Guided tours
Maison Alphonse‑Desjardins offers year‑round guided tours. Travel back to an exciting time in our history and let yourself be inspired by this exceptional couple who, convinced of the importance of cooperative values, dedicated themselves to founding Desjardins Group.
Educational programs
Maison Alphonse‑Desjardins offers free educational activities designed for elementary school students. Contact us to hear more about our educational programs or to make a reservation.
* Visit our website for information on additional services.
General information
Free admission
**Reservations required for groups of 8 or more.
Hours of operation
Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.– noon and 1:00–4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00–5:00 p.m.
Summer hours
Visit our website for information on our summer hours of operation.
Maison Alphonse‑Desjardins is closed on January 1 and 2 and December 25 and 26.
Production team
This training was produced by Desjardins Cooperative Institute in collaboration with Société historique Alphonse‑Desjardins.
Any reproduction in whole or in part by any means, including electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, transparency, paper or other, is strictly prohibited without the written consent of the organization’s training manager. © 2013
