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The modern stone and glass Musée de la civilisation with its glass belfry-like tower and entrance stairs in Quebec City's Lower Town.
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Musée de la civilisation

The Musée de la civilisation is a museum of human societies and history in the Lower Town of Old Quebec, near the St. Lawrence. Designed by Moshe Safdie and opened in 1988, its building incorporates the older Maison Estèbe and Banque de Paris; its collection of over 225,000 objects feeds permanent and temporary exhibitions on Quebec and the wider world.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon closedTue–Sun 10:00–17:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source mcq.org

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Musée de la civilisation?

Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00.

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