Quebec City museums focus primarily on history, art and civilization. Smaller "econo museums" that focus on a particular craft, i.e. chocolate making are also popular.
1. Quebec City's Museum Pass
Photo courtesy of Tourisme Quebec
The $50.00, three day museum pass that includes two days of public transportation, can be obtained at the above website or at the following participating museums and attractions:
Musee de l'Amerique FrançaiseMuseum of Civilization
The Chocolate Museum
Château Frontenac - Guided Tours office
Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham
Musee des Ursulines de Quebec
Musee du Fort
Fine Arts Museum of Quebec
Naval Museum of Quebec
Parliament Building
Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral
Place-Royale Interpretation Centre
Québec-Levis Ferry
2. Quebec City's Museum of Civilization
Housed in an 18th century home, the 20 year old "peoples" museum nevertheless has a contemporary feel. The museum of civilization houses three permanent exhibits with a focus on the people of Quebec both past and present. Up to seven traveling shows can also be seen in the remaining 6,000 square feet. An interactive Kids Corner allows young visitors to play with toys from the past.
Musée de la Civilisation
85, rue Dalhousie
P.O. Box 155, Station B
Québec City, Québec G1K 7A6
(418) 643-2158
1 866 710-8031 Toll free number (Canada and USA)
3. Quebec City's Museum of Fine Arts
Located on the Plains of Abraham, Quebec City's Museum of Fine Arts is a great place to view modern and contemporary Quebec art. The renovated buildings also host evening jazz concerts and other special events.
Musée national des beaux-arts du Quebec
Parc des Champs-de-Bataille
Quebec City (Québec) G1R 5H3
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: 1.866.220.2150
4. Museum of French Americans
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The oldest museum in Canada, the Musée de l'Amerique Française (Museum of French Americans,) serves to trace the history and development of French settlement throughout North America.
Located near the Chateau Frontenac hotel in a building dating from 1663, the museum reflects its European religious and scientific routes.
Musee de l'Amerique Française
2, côte de la Fabrique
Quebec City, Quebec G1R 5K1
(418) 692-2843
1 866 710-8031 Toll free numbers (Canada and USA)
5. Erico Chocolate Economuseum
What's not to like about this little museum where admission is always free and visitors are treated to free chocolate samples? True to the economuseum mandate, the visit will be a learning experience as well. The history of chocolate from the Mayan culture to contemporary production methods will be explored. Bonus: Summer visitors can try the homemade ice cream.
Conveniently located on Quebec City's main shopping and dining street running outside the wall, the chocolate museum is just one of many stops visitors will make here.
634 Rue de Saint-Jean
T: 418.524.4558