Musée de la civilisation

The Musée de la civilisation in Québec City sits in the Lower Town on Rue Dalhousie and explores the cultural history of the region and its Indigenous peoples. The main building, which opened in 1988 and was designed by Moshe Safdie, combines modern architecture of concrete, glass, and steel with nods to the historic cityscape. The complex is rounded out by two protected historic buildings, including a house dating to 1752 and a former bank building. In addition to rotating special exhibitions on themes such as New France and world cultures, you can see permanent displays on the city's history and the First Nations. One particular highlight is an 18th-century shallop discovered during restoration work.