Pavillon Pierre-Lassonde

Pavilion Pierre-Lassonde is an art museum near the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City with glass walls spread across three levels. The building connects exhibition spaces through transparent walls, creating sight lines between different art rooms.

Construction began in 2010 and the building opened its doors to the public in June 2016. The project was part of a larger plan to create an important art museum in this historic area.

The building displays works by artists from Quebec and also shows traditional Inuit art on its walls. These pieces tell stories of the creativity and perspectives of people who live and work in this region.

The museum has several exhibition halls, an auditorium, and a gift shop, with plenty of space to move around and explore. The glass design makes it easy to navigate the different levels and follow the flow of exhibitions.

The glass facade of the building consists of over 2,000 panels that vary in opacity and texture from floor to floor, creating a shimmering appearance. This gives the building a constantly changing look that appears different depending on the time of day and angle of light.

Location: La Cité-Limoilou

Inception: 2016

Architects: Provencher_Roy, Office for Metropolitan Architecture

Official opening: June 24, 2016

Architectural style: postmodern architecture

Part of: Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec

GPS coordinates: 46.80087,-71.22536

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25