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Musee de la civilisation vs Observatoire de la Capitale
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Musee de la Civilisation is the choice of most writers compared to Observatoire de la Capitale. Musee de la Civilisation is ranked #3 in Quebec City with accolades from 6 reviews including Travel + Leisure, concierge.com and Frommer's.
Musee de la civilisation
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"This museum boutique is set in a historic vault dating back to 1751."
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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."
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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. "
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Observatoire de la Capitale
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Edifice Marie-Guyart, 31st Fl., 1037 de La Chevrotière, 31st floor, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5E9 , Canada
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Fodor's
"The site features an overview of the city's history with 3-D imagery, audiovisual displays... and a time-travel theme with a 1960s twist."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"At 221m/725ft, the observatory on the 31st storey of this administrative building commands a splendid view of Historic Quebec, the citadelle, the fortifications, the St. Lawrence River."
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Travel + Leisure
"Standing at 221 meters above sea level (and with 31 floors), this is Quebec City's tallest building."
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Frommer's
"Offers a 360-degree view of the Québec City skyline, from the city’s highest vantage point...for kids, there’s also an interactive, touch-screen exhibit about the history of the capital city"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Head 221m up to the 31st floor for great views of the Old Town."
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