Close to the historic site of Place-Royale, this internationally renowned state museum presents four permanent and six temporary thematic exhibitions at a time. One of the city’s most popular museums, the Museum of Civilization, situated in Lower Town, is an interactive experience that appeals to both children and adults.

One of the exhibits “People of Québec, Now and Then” focuses on life in the province of Québec throughout the centuries of European inhabitation, with displays of artifacts, photos and recreations of historic and domestic scenes. The other is a tribute to the 11 Aboriginal nations peoples who live in the province, with videotaped oral histories, birch bark canoes, teepees and many smaller artifacts.

Located in the Vieux-Port area, its address is 85 rue Dalhousie. If it works into your schedule, visit on Tuesdays when admission is free!