Musée de la civilisation
Musée de la civilisation, History museum in Old Quebec, Canada
The Musée de la civilisation features three floors of exhibition spaces in a postmodern building designed by architect Moshe Safdie in Quebec City.
Established in 1988, this cultural institution stands near Place-Royale as part of Quebec's heritage property, preserving the region's historical and ethnographic collections.
The museum presents exhibitions about Quebec's heritage and global civilizations through interactive displays, multimedia presentations, and educational programs throughout the year.
Located at 85 Rue Dalhousie, the wheelchair-accessible museum welcomes over 543,000 visitors annually and offers online ticket purchases for convenient planning.
Current exhibitions include 'Wrestling: Quebec in the Ring', examining the local wrestling culture through artifacts and memorabilia until April 2025.
Location: La Cité-Limoilou
Inception: 1988
Architects: Moshe Safdie
Official opening: 1988
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
Part of: Old Quebec
Address: 85 85 85, rue Dalhousie, Québec (Québec) G1K 8R2 G1K 8R2 Québec G1K 8R2 Québec
Opening Hours: Wtorek-Niedziela 10:00-17:00
Phone: +14186432158
Email: renseignements@mcq.org
Website: https://mcq.org/en
GPS coordinates: 46.81517,-71.20230
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:19
This collection brings together major works by architect Moshe Safdie, whose practice is distinguished by particular attention to natural light, outdoor spaces, and the integration of buildings into their surroundings. From Montreal to Singapore, through Jerusalem and several American cities, his projects demonstrate an approach that seeks to reconcile contemporary needs with respect for local contexts. Among the featured works are Habitat 67 in Montreal, an experimental residential complex composed of stacked concrete modules offering each unit its own terrace, and the Marina Bay Sands complex in Singapore with its three towers connected by a 340-meter terrace. The collection also includes several museums such as the Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum in Jerusalem, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, and the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Other projects like the Salt Lake City Public Library, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, or the Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex in India illustrate the diversity of architectural programs entrusted to Safdie throughout his career.
Quebec provides varied photographic settings across a province that combines French colonial heritage with extensive natural landscapes. In Quebec City, the stone buildings of Old Quebec, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, and Montmorency Falls with its 83-meter drop form key subjects. The historic Quartier Petit Champlain, Frontenac Staircase, and Grande-Allée display the city's European-influenced architecture, while the Plains of Abraham and Observatoire de la Capitale offer vantage points. Montreal presents different photographic opportunities with Notre-Dame Basilica, Saint Joseph's Oratory on Mount Royal, and contemporary facilities like the Biosphère and Grande Roue. Lachine Canal and street art along Boulevard Saint-Laurent add to urban captures. The Gaspé Peninsula, Jacques-Cartier National Park, Laurentides Wildlife Reserve, and locations like Île d'Orléans and Mont-Tremblant show the province's natural terrain. The Saint Lawrence River connects many of these sites as the primary waterway, from its lower reaches near Rimouski to the riverbanks at Montreal and Quebec City.
The main monuments and tourist sites of Quebec, including the city's fortifications, historical buildings, public squares, museums, monuments, and natural areas. Sites like the Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, and Montmorency Falls showcase the history and architectural heritage of the city. Walkways, parks, and cultural spaces offer views over the Saint Lawrence River and the surrounding landscapes.
Petit Champlain
236 m
Séminaire de Québec
225 m
Habitation de Québec
254 m
Old Parliament Building (Quebec)
221 m
Parc Montmorency
225 m
Côte de la Montagne
245 m
Archbishop's Palace
268 m
Royal Battery
276 m
Quebec City Mural
216 m
Ancien palais épiscopal de Québec
225 m
Musée de la place Royale
219 m
New Québec Custom House
254 m
Les Musées de la civilisation
11 m
Breakneck Stairs
281 m
Maison Guillaume-Estèbe
47 m
Deuxième hôtel du Parlement à Québec
230 m
Breakneck Steps
282 m
Maison des Jesuites
251 m
Maison Joseph-Canac-Dit-Marquis
274 m
Maison Joseph-Morrin
251 m
Maison Mercier
244 m
Maison Gervais-Beaudoin
284 m
Presbytère de Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
276 m
Maison Jean-Renaud
241 m
Maison Jean-Étienne-Jayac
276 m
Maison Benjamin-Tremain
282 m
Maison Anne-Hamilton
267 m
36-40, côte de la Montagne
284 mReviews
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