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Chevalier House (Maison Chevalier)vsMusee de la civilisation
Both are endorsed by experts. Overall, Musee de la Civilisation scores significantly better than Chevalier House. Musee de la Civilisation scores 88 with accolades from 6 publications including Frommer's, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Chevalier House (Maison Chevalier)
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
50 rue du Marche Champlain, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Fodor's "This old stone house (which is actually three houses brought together) was built in 1752 for the shipowner Jean-Baptiste Chevalier." Full review
Frommer's "Indoor tours focus on how the furnishings, gathered from the museums’ collections, represent Québec’s different political regimes during the 18th and 19th centuries." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Maison Chevalier is in fact three 18C adjoining abodes: maison Chesnay, maison Frérot and maison Chevalier itself." Full review
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
