Musée National Des Beaux-Arts Du Québec

4.5 star rating
2 reviews

Category: Museums  [Edit]

Parc des Champs-de-Bataille
Québec, QC G1R 5H3
(866) 220-2150
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  • Review from Brien M.

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    Ballston Spa, NY

    USA
    5.0 star rating
    7/26/2009 2 photos

    The museum is situated in a beautiful, historic park with a wonderful view of the river and the chateau in the distance. The reception area shows a creative use of earth berms and living roofs, and the galleries make wonderful use of the old city prison.

    The Inuit art, part of the permanent collection, was beautiful but even more important was the little bit of history that we learned about these original inhabitants of Canada.

    There was also a nice exhibit of works by a Quebec sculptor and puppet  maker.

    Lunch in the café du musée was inexpensive and delicious. They make excellent wraps and salads with very friendly, young staff on hand with seating in exposed brick portions of the old prison.

    Great experience. Highly recommended.

  • Review from Mary H.

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    Corona, CA

    USA
    4.0 star rating
    6/20/2010

    Since my family's roots stem  from Quebec City, I have a special fondness for the city.

    When my fiance and I went to the Musee Des Beaux-Arts, we were pleasantly surprised it had a vast collection from French Canadian and Inuit artists.

    What was even more surprising,  was the museum was once a prison.  The architect did a wonderful job converting the space to its current use while keeping elements of the past visible.   You will still find exposed brick walls, prison cells and iron bars throughout.

    If you're in Quebec City for a visit, I suggest you to this museum since the collection and building are both worth seeing.

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