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Since its first exhibitions in 1988, the Musée de la Civilisation has been one of Québec City’s most popular attractions. Its mandate evolved to include the development of other museums throughout the city. A place showcasing culture and history, the Musée increasingly hosts major international exhibitions.
2009 - 2020

A breath of fresh air for Québec City residents

Québec City reinvented itself in the 1980s, bringing its population a host of innovations. Arts and culture was booming, with the inauguration of the Musée de la Civilisation and the Gabrielle-Roy and Claire-Martin municipal libraries. These years ushered in new urban spaces for residents’ use and enjoyment. Just think of Cartier-Brébeuf Park, which is still very popular today. Québec City also gained new international recognition thanks to its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This energy and momentum carried over through 1990s and even continues today.

The Musée de la Civilisation

Benoît Renaud Since its first exhibitions in 1988, the Musée de la Civilisation has been one of Québec City’s most popular attractions. Its mandate evolved to include the development of other museums throughout the city. A place showcasing culture and history, the Musée increasingly hosts major international exhibitions.
Chronoscope Do you have memories from visiting this museum? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - Date: 2009-09-05