European Heritage Days
Every year in September, the European Heritage Days open historic places to the public. The Musée Héritage has taken part several times, opening its doors out of season and offering free visits of its collections.
2010: two figures of the archipelago
On September 18 and 19, 2010, the 27th edition was themed “Great Men: When Women and Men Build History.” The Museum celebrated two people who left their mark on the history of the archipelago, presenting their lives and archive documents.
Sister Césarine Cavaignac1845–1922A Sister of Saint Joseph of Cluny and a nurse at the Saint-Pierre hospital for 35 years, she cared for smallpox patients at the quarantine station on Île aux Vainqueurs.Read the biography
Doctor François Dunan1884–1961A doctor from Nice who arrived in 1928, he practiced for 33 years in the archipelago, in Saint-Pierre and on Miquelon. The Saint-Pierre hospital bears his name.Read the biography
Past editions
2025
Free visit of the collections.
2017
Special opening of the Museum:
- Saturday, September 16, 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.;
- Sunday, September 17, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
2015
2014
The program of the days at the Museum.
2013
Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15.
2012
With its theme “Hidden Heritage,” the 29th edition invited curiosity and exploration. The Museum offered free guided tours: a chance to discover the collections with a guide.
2010
“Great Men”: Sister Césarine and Doctor Dunan, see above.