Experts' Choice Award Musee National des Beaux-Arts du Quebec (MNBAQ)
What the experts agree on
Quebec's premier art museum showcases thousands of works from the French colonial period to today, set dramatically on historic Plaines d'Abraham. Its strength lies in comprehensive provincial art history, plus world-class international touring
“This neoclassical beaux arts structure showcases more than 22,000 traditional and contemporary pieces of Québec art.”
– Fodor's
Concierge "Discover countless artists whose haunting sculptures and paintings will leave you wondering why they are unknown outside Canada."
Frommer's "For almost 40 years, Québec’s major art museum sat 100 meters from a prison." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Includes almost a dozen permanent collections and world-class traveling exhibits." Full review
Afar Magazine "The 25,000 works in its permanent collection cover the history of art in the province, focusing on works beginning with the French colonial period. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This remarkable Fine Arts Museum in Battlefields Park provides a comprehensive overview of Quebec art from the 17C to the present." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located right on the historic Plaines d’Abraham, the stately Musée National des Beaux-Arts fascinates visitors both with its art as well as with its setting." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This museum houses historic and contemporary Québec art from the 18th century to today, but includes international touring exhibitions by the likes of Alberto Giacometti." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Art lovers will want to carve out at least a few hours to visit Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, which houses more than 40,000 works from the 17th century to the present day"
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New York Times "Don't miss the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec, home to the largest collection of Quebecois art in the world. Quebec City's largest art museum will until late April host a touring..."
Lonely Planet "West of the Old City in the Montcalm neighborhood, you'll find Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec, arguably the city's finest museum both literally and figuratively"
+1 418-643-2150
Parc des Champs-de-Bataille, 1 ave. Wolfe-Montcalm, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5H3, Canada
