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Museum of Civilization
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The Musée de la civilisation, often directly translated in English-language media outside Quebec as the Museum of Civilization, is a museum located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is situated in the historic Old Quebec area near the Saint Lawrence River.
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Museum of Civilization

85 Rue Dalhousie, Québec, QC G1K 8R2, Canada
4.5(3.6K)
Open until 5:00 PM
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The Musée de la civilisation, often directly translated in English-language media outside Quebec as the Museum of Civilization, is a museum located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is situated in the historic Old Quebec area near the Saint Lawrence River.

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attractions: Place des Canotiers, Place Royale, Les Grands Feux Loto-Québec, Quebec City Mural, Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral, Montmorency Park National Historic Site, Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec, Quai Chouinard, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Catholic Church, Espace 400e, restaurants: Matto, L'Échaudé, Le Don Restaurant, Louise Taverne & Bar à Vin & Déjeuner, L'Antiquaire Buffet, Steak Avenue - Vieux Québec, Chez Muffy, Espace Saveurs par Nollen | Pause Gourmande | Cafés Spécialisés à Québec, Bistro St-Malo, Le Café du Monde
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+1 418-643-2158
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mcq.org
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Nearby attractions of Museum of Civilization

Place des Canotiers

Place Royale

Les Grands Feux Loto-Québec

Quebec City Mural

Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral

Montmorency Park National Historic Site

Funiculaire du Vieux-Québec

Quai Chouinard

Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Catholic Church

Espace 400e

Place des Canotiers

Place des Canotiers

4.6

(936)

Open 24 hours
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Place Royale

Place Royale

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Les Grands Feux Loto-Québec

Les Grands Feux Loto-Québec

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(97)

Open 24 hours
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Quebec City Mural

Quebec City Mural

4.7

(574)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Old Quebec City Food & History Walking Tour
Old Quebec City Food & History Walking Tour
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Le Don Restaurant

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Chez Muffy

Espace Saveurs par Nollen | Pause Gourmande | Cafés Spécialisés à Québec

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Le Don Restaurant

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(635)

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Reviews of Museum of Civilization

4.5
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5.0
2y

The Museum of Civilization is an extraordinary institution that offers visitors a captivating journey through the history and culture of humanity. As one of the most renowned museums in the world, it consistently delivers a rich and immersive experience that educates, enlightens, and entertains visitors of all ages. One of the standout features of the Museum of Civilization is its exceptional collection. The museum houses a vast array of artifacts, exhibits, and displays that span various civilizations, epochs, and continents. Whether you have an interest in ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire, indigenous cultures, or modern history, you'll find something fascinating to explore. The artifacts are expertly curated, providing a comprehensive view of the diverse aspects of human civilization. The museum's layout and design deserve high praise. The architecture is awe-inspiring, with a harmonious blend of contemporary and traditional elements. The exhibition spaces are thoughtfully organized, allowing visitors to navigate through different eras and cultures seamlessly. The signage and information provided are informative and engaging, ensuring that visitors gain a deeper understanding of the exhibits. One of the museum's greatest strengths is its use of interactive and multimedia technologies. These elements add an extra layer of immersion and make the visit more enjoyable for both children and adults. From virtual reality experiences to touchscreen displays, the museum successfully incorporates modern technology to enhance the learning process and make history come alive. The Museum of Civilization also excels in providing a range of educational programs and events. Whether you're attending a lecture, participating in a workshop, or joining a guided tour, there are ample opportunities to delve deeper into specific topics and engage in interactive learning. The museum's commitment to education is evident, and it caters to both casual visitors and students seeking a more scholarly experience. Another aspect that sets the Museum of Civilization apart is its dedication to inclusivity and cultural representation. It strives to showcase the achievements and contributions of diverse civilizations and marginalized communities. This commitment to inclusivity is evident throughout the exhibits, and it greatly enriches the overall experience. In terms of visitor amenities, the museum offers well-maintained facilities, including restrooms, dining options, and gift shops. The staff members are knowledgeable, friendly, and readily available to assist visitors with any inquiries or concerns. If there's any room for improvement, it might be in terms of crowd management during peak times. Due to the museum's popularity, it can get crowded, which can detract from the overall experience. However, this is a minor concern considering the museum's many outstanding qualities. Overall, the Museum of Civilization is a true gem in the world of museums. Its vast collection, immersive exhibits, educational programs, and commitment to inclusivity make it an absolute must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, culture, and the wonders of human...

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49w

Honestly a bit mind boggled by this museum of "civilization".

The exposition on crowds was a very strange academic topic to have in a museum. Just a bunch of bizarre arguments worshiping individualism and complaining about groupthink. "Have you believed a rumor? Well, you might be a part of the problem. Does your singing voice sound bad? Well, I guess that means something about crowds"???!?

Philosophically they divorce masses of people doing bad things from the entire political context. For example, they suggest that the Hutus killed the Tutsis during the Rwandan genocide because they were manipulated by charismatic leaders. But this is left hanging like a fait accompli - and the fact that both Germany and Belgium used the Tutsi's to rule over the Hutus - a classic divide and rule strategy of all imperialists is conveniently left out. They also leave out the fact that the Catholic Church preached transferring power to the Hutus - fanning the flames of sectarian violence.

Instead of describing the material forces behind such horrible acts of mass slaughter - we are presented with a silly academic abstract presentation of the masses doing bad things. The remedy is apparently to not believe in conspiracy theories, trust authorities and try your best to be a pure individualist. What nonsense.

The wrestling thing was also very weird. What did Louis Cyr have to do with fake wrestling? And what did any of this have to do with genuine wrestling traditions from many different societies?

We left before we could even see the hip hop one for fear that it would present some very strange disconnected presentation of hip hop.

The exhibition on indigenous peoples and the history of Quebec were OK.

My partner and I spent over $50 to go to this "museum of civilization" - which we are avidly interested in and came out feeling like we wasted our money.

I would recommend not going here until there is a change in management to make this a genuine museum of...

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2y

I went to the meusum with a friend, We are both huge history buffs and wanted to see either historical artifacts or learn something new. Entering the meusum it was a fairly simple process to pay for tickets and then it's off to the first exhibit. We both entered that exhibit not really knowing what to expect and to our dismay, all we found were common household items. We went through absolutely confused and not understanding anything about it. At the end we realized it was a propaganda piece for climate change, very disgraceful. We then entered another rather disturbing exhibit. With genitalia on display and a obsessive mentality on sexual desires. Very little history or learning from that exhibit which would've been much more honorable and truly a experience worth looking into. Yet the exhibit was 95% nonsense and 5% history. Moving on the next exhibit was actually a historical one, this one was on the "first peoples" also known as Indians. However dispite it's historical nature, it wasn't well put a well put together exhibit and wasn't really something that was interesting to my friend and I. The final full exhibit was a propaganda cult of personality on a politician, really nothing special to see there nor was it really interesting. At the end of our visit we saw a interesting bag, both my friend and I could recognize all the tags on it from certain ships, the two ships were the S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam and S.S. France. Very well traveled bag indeed. For all I can say on the museum is that it was a very "woke" experience you could say, definitely not worth the 20 or something dollars spent to go there. Overpriced and just an...

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Monumental logistics fail. Bought tickets online to assure space, the museum put limited tickets available online, but continue to sell at the kiosk. Results : they oversold tickets and even though you have a ticket, you wait +1h to enter the visiting rooms after being in the museum. Capitalism at its finest to squeeze the most money out of every visitors only to offer poor experience by having the guests wait so long to enter the room in a lineup not well thought. No chairs, squeezed between the others, no thoughts for family with kids. Museum of Civilisation is clearly not prepare to welcome that many guests, but they do it anyway. Overall, the museum failed to do its basic job of limiting the entries and offering nice experience, could offer window every 30mins to solve issue. Museum of Civilisation was opened for decades, it should be able to do that bare minimum. Even if you have bought tickets online, you still have to do the same lineup to get a sticker to enter as a someone that buy ticket on site. As a local, I'm so disappointed to leave that review; I welcome tourists in this great city, but do not wish them to have this experience after being in the city. Would not recommand 👎 (picture taken in the museum while doing the +1h lineup)
GiGi LGiGi L
Clean and quiet. My family had a great time strolling and enjoying the exhibits that were open. All their exhibits were interactive and super cool... more modern then historical civilization. Nothing like the Ottawa museum if you compare. Our little ones enjoyed the petite masion in the basement. Since we were the only ones there on a Tuesday morning, it felt like we booked the whole place to ourselves in the basement. We got to take lots of pictures and really enjoyed every part of the museum. We enjoyed the rap hip-hop exhibit, the staff was very nice and gave us an self listening audio. I thought it was cool that as you slowly walk through the exhibit and walk near the walls with the audio sign, the explanation of the art or section begins so it was seamless. We enjoyed it because it was quiet and pretty empty. As we were leaving a group of elementary school students came so it was a great time for us to leave. It took us an hour and half to explore and enjoyed the museum.
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Monumental logistics fail. Bought tickets online to assure space, the museum put limited tickets available online, but continue to sell at the kiosk. Results : they oversold tickets and even though you have a ticket, you wait +1h to enter the visiting rooms after being in the museum. Capitalism at its finest to squeeze the most money out of every visitors only to offer poor experience by having the guests wait so long to enter the room in a lineup not well thought. No chairs, squeezed between the others, no thoughts for family with kids. Museum of Civilisation is clearly not prepare to welcome that many guests, but they do it anyway. Overall, the museum failed to do its basic job of limiting the entries and offering nice experience, could offer window every 30mins to solve issue. Museum of Civilisation was opened for decades, it should be able to do that bare minimum. Even if you have bought tickets online, you still have to do the same lineup to get a sticker to enter as a someone that buy ticket on site. As a local, I'm so disappointed to leave that review; I welcome tourists in this great city, but do not wish them to have this experience after being in the city. Would not recommand 👎 (picture taken in the museum while doing the +1h lineup)
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Clean and quiet. My family had a great time strolling and enjoying the exhibits that were open. All their exhibits were interactive and super cool... more modern then historical civilization. Nothing like the Ottawa museum if you compare. Our little ones enjoyed the petite masion in the basement. Since we were the only ones there on a Tuesday morning, it felt like we booked the whole place to ourselves in the basement. We got to take lots of pictures and really enjoyed every part of the museum. We enjoyed the rap hip-hop exhibit, the staff was very nice and gave us an self listening audio. I thought it was cool that as you slowly walk through the exhibit and walk near the walls with the audio sign, the explanation of the art or section begins so it was seamless. We enjoyed it because it was quiet and pretty empty. As we were leaving a group of elementary school students came so it was a great time for us to leave. It took us an hour and half to explore and enjoyed the museum.
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