Experts' Choice Award Musee de la Civilisation
What the experts agree on
Quebec's premier museum blends French heritage with cutting-edge interactive exhibits, from holograms to world-class traveling shows. Its sweeping ethnographic collection and dynamic displays make history feel surprisingly contemporary.
“Two excellent permanent exhibits at the museum examine Québec's history.”
– Fodor's
Concierge "Exhibitions are dynamic (expect holograms, videos, and ambient sounds), often interactive, and sometimes downright bizarre."
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
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
Afar Magazine "Located in Old Québec, not far from the St. Lawrence River, the Musée de la Civilisation (Museum of Civilization) is an enormous (for Québec City, at least) museum with lofty ambitions...." Full review
National Geographic "Rainy days call for a few hours in the concrete-and-limestone confines of architect Moshe Safdie's Musée de la Civilisation, wandering among artifacts of Québécois life (such as a circa..."
National Geographic "At the Musée de la Civilisation, hands-on exhibits and collections teach visitors about Quebec's centuries-old history. The kids will especially enjoy the costume workshop."
Lonely Planet "One of the most visited museums in Canada, Québec City's Museum of Civilization interprets the history of New France as well as Québec's Indigenous peoples. The huge interactive exhibits..."
The marvelous museums of Québec City
June 24, 2022
+1 418-643-2158
85 Dalhousie, (At de la Barricade), Quebec City, Quebec G1K 7A6, Canada
