Musée de la civilisation Facts for Kids

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Musée de la civilisation

Established	19 December 1984
Location	85, rue Dalhousie Quebec City, Quebec G1K 8R2
Type	humanities
Visitors	543,128 (FY 2005)

The Musée de la civilisation (which means Museum of Civilization) is a cool museum in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. You can find it in the old, historic part of the city, close to the big Saint Lawrence River. A famous architect named Moshe Safdie designed this building. The museum first opened its doors on October 19, 1988.

Inside, the museum has a huge collection of over 225,000 objects! These items are related to art, how people live in society, and different cultures. The museum building even includes parts of older buildings, like the former Banque de Paris and the Maison Estèbe.

What You Can See and Do
Museum Connections
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What You Can See and Do

The museum offers many exciting things to explore.

Exhibitions

You can see both permanent and temporary exhibitions here. These shows often focus on topics about people and their cultures. You can even check out some virtual exhibitions online!

Some of the interesting exhibitions include:

Territoires (Territories)
Le Temps des Québécois (People of Québec ... then and Now)
Nous, les premières nations (Encounter with the First Nations)

Fun for Kids

The museum has a special area just for children called Quartier des découvertes (Discovery Zone). It's a great place to learn and have fun!

Other Services

Besides the exhibitions, the museum offers other cool things. You can take guided tours to learn more about the displays. There's also a special center for learning about French America. If you get hungry, there's a cafeteria, and you can find souvenirs in the gift shops. There's even a leisure room to relax.

Museum Connections

The Musée de la civilisation works with other important groups. It is connected to the Canadian Museums Association, which helps museums across Canada. It also works with the Canadian Heritage Information Network and the Virtual Museum of Canada. These connections help the museum share its collections and knowledge with more people.