Musée de la civilisation, History museum in Old Quebec, Canada
The Musée de la civilisation is a history museum housed in a three-story postmodern building designed by architect Moshe Safdie in Quebec City. The building contains extensive collections on the region's history and ethnography with distinct exhibition areas.
The museum was founded in 1988 and stands near Place-Royale as part of Quebec's cultural heritage. Its creation marked an important step in preserving and presenting regional historical collections to the public.
The museum displays Quebec's heritage and world cultures through interactive exhibits and multimedia presentations. Visitors can see how people lived in different periods and shaped their communities.
The museum is located on Rue Dalhousie and is wheelchair accessible, so all visitors can move through easily. It welcomes many visitors daily, so arriving early in the day or during quieter times helps you explore at a relaxed pace.
The museum displays rotating special exhibitions on local topics, often exploring aspects of sports history or regional traditions. These changing shows offer visitors new perspectives on Quebec's culture with each visit.
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