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Musee de la civilisationvsAquarium du Quebec
Musee de la Civilisation and Aquarium du Quebec are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Musee de la Civilisation ranks significantly better than Aquarium du Quebec. Musee de la Civilisation ranks #3 in Quebec City with endorsements from 6 reviewers like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Travel + Leisure.
Musee de la civilisation
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
85 Dalhousie, (At de la Barricade), Quebec City, Quebec G1K 7A6, Canada
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Concierge "Exhibitions are dynamic (expect holograms, videos, and ambient sounds), often interactive, and sometimes downright bizarre."
Fodor's "Two excellent permanent exhibits at the museum examine Québec's history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This museum boutique is set in a historic vault dating back to 1751." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Museum of Civilisation houses Quebec's most substantial ethnographic and historic collection, with incredibly varied documents and objects (textiles and costumes, furniture, art and ethnology, etc." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The displays are world class—the 2015 Egyptian Magic exhibition included pieces from the Louvre and was one of the largest and most diverse assemblages of Egyptian artifacts in the world. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"explores the history of human society in Québec and uses interactive exhibits to draw a connection between the past and the present. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Situated in Old Quebec, the Musée de la Civilisation was originally developed to create and promote French history"
Quebec City Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's "This engaging museum can be both a geographic and cultural touchstone for a visit to Québec City." Full review
Aquarium du Quebec Travel + Leisure Fodor's Michelin Guide
1675 des Hotels Ave, (Highway 73, exit 132), Quebec City, Quebec G1W 4S3, Canada
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Travel + Leisure "This 40-acre indoor and outdoor public aquarium located west of the city center is home to over 10,000 marine creatures: fish, reptiles, amphibians, and sea mammals." Full review
Fodor's "This is the only aquarium in North America with examples of all five species of cold-water seals." Full review
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Don't miss the jellyfish ballet or seahorse tanks in the new pavilion.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Established on a site overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the Aquarium of Quebec houses more than 10,000 fish, invertebrates, amphibians and sea mammals. " Full review
