For museums in Quebec City, Musée de la civilisation is a practical choice if you want to pair museum time with a visit to the historic Place Royale area. It is at 85, rue Dalhousie, and about a 10-minute drive from Le Chateauguay in Beauport.
- Location: 85, rue Dalhousie, Québec, Québec G1K 8R2
- Typical hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Monday
- Admission: Prices vary by age, with free admission for children aged 5 and under and members
- Nearby context: The museum is near the Place Royale historic site
How do you get from Beauport to Musée de la civilisation?
The museum address is 85, rue Dalhousie, Québec, Québec G1K 8R2, close to Place Royale. If you are planning the wider journey, the guide to getting around Beauport and Québec City covers local transport context.
Plan a visit to Musée de la civilisation
Musée de la civilisation is usually open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Mondays. Admission is free for children aged 5 and under and for members. Daily tickets cost $6 for ages 6–11, $10 for ages 12–17, $22 for ages 18–34, $27 for ages 35–64, and $26 for ages 65 and over.
Family admission costs $58 for two adults and up to five children aged 17 or under; a single-parent family ticket costs $37 for one adult and up to five children aged 17 or under. The museum also offers free daily admission to Indigenous people and to a disabled visitor together with their support person. You can buy tickets online.
The museum was inaugurated in 1988 and sits near the Place Royale historic site. That makes it easy to combine museum time with a walk through the area. The nearby Musée de la civilisation and Old Port area also connect naturally with a visit to the Musée de la civilisation and Old Port.
Cultural sites and guided visits around Place Royale
Place Royale gives the museum visit a historic setting, and the museum offers a 60-minute guided visit there as part of admission. Guided tours and activities generally require registration at the information desk; the museum makes an exception for its exhibition-specific guided tour.
For another guided option, the Citadelle of Québec is an active military site, so visits are guided. General admission includes a 60-minute outdoor guided tour and access to the Royal 22e Régiment Museum in the East Casemate.
Food, events and how much time to allow
Allow time for the museum and the surrounding Place Royale area, especially if you plan to join the included 60-minute guided visit. The Citadelle’s outdoor tour is also 60 minutes, with access to its museum included in general admission. For a separate museum-and-waterfront outing, Musée de la civilisation is near the Old Port area.
Before you go
Hours, admission prices and access details can change, so check the official site before you go. This is especially useful if you plan to attend a guided activity, since registration is generally handled at the information desk.
FAQs
Is Musée de la civilisation near Place Royale?
Yes. The museum is located near the Place Royale historic site, so you can combine the two during the same outing.
When is Musée de la civilisation open?
Its regular schedule is Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Monday closures. Check the official site before visiting for current details.
Does museum admission include a guided tour?
The museum offers a 60-minute guided Place-Royale visit included with admission. Guided tours and activities generally require registration at the information desk.