Monumental Staircase, Pierre Lassonde Pavillion
Pierre Lassonde Pavillion. Musee National des Beaux-Arts
The Pierre Lassonde Pavillion opened in June. It hosted 100,000 visitors in its first six weeks. It is the fourth building of the Musee National des Beaux Arts. The Lasonde Pavillion, itself a work of art, is dedicated to contemporary pieces.
Musee de la Civilisation
Located in Old Quebec the Museum of Civilization offers exhibits focusing on the human experience, ranging from ancient civilization to modern socioeconomic movements. When I visited this summer there was major exhibit about cats and dogs. A very family-friendly museum with lots of hands-on attractions.
Augustinian Monastery
This includes a museum, restaurant and hotel. All are dedicated to the values of the Augustinian sisters who founded a hospital on this site in the 17th century. Healthcare in the theme of the museum. the restaurant menu is based on healthy foods and the hotel is positioned as a place to retreat into comfort and simplicity.
Musee de la Place-Royale
Located on the Place-Royale where Quebec was founded by Samuel de Champlain. It’s exhibits cover the history of New France and of Place-Royale, the first French outpost in North America.
A Rebrousse-Temp, Giles Girard
Fortifications of Quebec
Quebec City’s defense system, dating back to the 17th century. The photos below are from the Fort de Saint-Louis. The fortifications also include the Citadel and Artillery Park.
The Ice House
Hearth and Oven
off the leash 
Wow, what a beautiful staircase at Pierre Lassonde Pavillion! It looks like a fun place to visit.
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What a lovely collection of museums. More incentive for me to get back to Quebec City.
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Wow – the monumental staircase is a true work of art.
I would feel claustrophobic inside that cave. Just looking at the photograph made me feel a little queasy. I do not like narrow spaces or low ceilings.
Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for the great overview of Quebec city museums. I’d be most inclined to visit the Augustinian Monastery I think.
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Really great overview of this city. I love museums, even if it consists of art of time frame of a history I am not curious about. Just the fact it is there, displaying talent or information excites me to want to visit it.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
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The Musee de la Civilation sounds interesting to me. I like museums that really explore how people lived in different time periods. That is cute that there is a cat and dog exhibit. I’m sure that is popular as people really love their pets. It is interesting how we are wired to find such companionship with animals.
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I do enjoy museums and these photographs are wonderful Ken. That staircase is amazing and I’d love to visit the Augustinian Monastery. I’ve wanted to revisit Quebec for some time, hopefully, next year.
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Wow lovely place to visit, the staircase snap was one of the best. It was a great overview you provided. Thanks for sharing!
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Just out of curiosity, were there in any of the museums you visited any tributes to the Indians who also went down to defeat in the French and Indian War(s)?
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There was a large exhibit of Innuit art at the art museum and, as shown above, a teepee at the Musee de Place-Royale. But for the most part, like here, they treat history as starting when the Europeans arrived.
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great post! I used to love going to art and science museums when I was in UK and HK. The Musee de la Civilisation looks like a lot of fun!
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