Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ)
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ)
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec is located on the Plains of Abraham. It's pavilions house a collection of over 42,000 works dating from the 17th century to present day. On top of world-class exhibitions and cultural activities, visitors can also enjoy the café and gift shop.
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Shelemi
Kingston, Canada14 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Family
A bit of a different twist to exploring the arts in this great museum...
Adding dinner in the museum was the perfect start to exhibits.
Manager, wait staff and Food was great!
Highly recommend adding this in to your tour, a perfect combo!
Adding dinner in the museum was the perfect start to exhibits.
Manager, wait staff and Food was great!
Highly recommend adding this in to your tour, a perfect combo!
Written November 7, 2023
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Writer In The South
7 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
The parts of the museum that are open are well-curated and interesting. We especially enjoyed the Inuit Art section and learned so much.
We very much wanted to eat a late lunch at the museum’s much-touted cafe. It was 2 pm and we didn’t think there would be a problem. But after waiting for more than 15 minutes to be seated, and after being told by the hostess/waitress that she was busy and would get to us later, and after watching all the people in front of us leave in frustration, we too left without being seated.
We very much wanted to eat a late lunch at the museum’s much-touted cafe. It was 2 pm and we didn’t think there would be a problem. But after waiting for more than 15 minutes to be seated, and after being told by the hostess/waitress that she was busy and would get to us later, and after watching all the people in front of us leave in frustration, we too left without being seated.
Written October 15, 2023
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MomRocco
Chicago, IL540 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
This was the second fine arts museum we visited where much of the museum was closed to the public. What we were able to view was well curated, but I think that it should be disclosed to guests BEFORE they buy tickets that so much of the museum is closed. We had planned to spend a couple hours here based on other reviews and the information on the website, but were in and out much quicker.
Written September 26, 2023
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Archie
Glenmoore, PA5,281 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Solo
I took a taxi to get here. You save $3 by buying your tickets online. It cost 25 Canadian, including the alexander McQueen collection. That was by far highlight of the museum. Its very nicely displayed with the inspiration stories for the design. I enjoyed the phoenix design the most. The other sections of the music are ok. The inuit collection is really nice. It didn't take very long. There is a terrace with a nice view.
Written August 12, 2023
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Julie B
San Francisco, CA93 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Solo
I read the reviews and knew most of the historical collection was not out because of the construction. I went for the Alexander McQueen exhibit which exceeded expectations. If I ever come back to QC I will visit again.
Written July 30, 2023
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Stephie R
London, Canada2 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
We took time away from old Quebec to visit the gallery. So glad we did! The Alexander McQueen (fashion designer) exhibit was on, which was really interesting, but the permanent exhibits were great too. This trip to Musée national des beaux-arts was a real highlight of our visit to Quebec City. Make sure to check out the rooftop gardens and bee hives too.
Written July 23, 2023
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CharlieinTexas
Austin, TX3,911 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Solo
Nice place to spend an hour, may be a bit longer. Partially closed for renovation. The special exhibit did not interest me in the upper town area near Rue Cartier, and the Fields of Abraham.
Written July 5, 2023
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AJ
Fort Worth, TX2 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Family
I was expecting to see historical art, but that was not the case. The art was mostly from the early 2000s. I would not return.
Written June 23, 2023
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Javier M
Monterey, CA14 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Couples
My wife went there and we have a nice time. Staff super helpful and nice (they speak both English and French). Price affordable: 10 dollars per person. Building modern and well designed. Coat check for free.
Now… having said that, the main pavilion which should be the main attraction has been closed to the public for renovation and it will take three years for the place to open again. Therefore, we only had the opportunity to go to two modern art exhibitions and you need to like that kind of art to go there.
Just bear that in mind. Besides that, it is located in a real nice area (30 mins walking from Old Town) where there is this beautiful park to go for a walk, hang out or make a picnic.
Now… having said that, the main pavilion which should be the main attraction has been closed to the public for renovation and it will take three years for the place to open again. Therefore, we only had the opportunity to go to two modern art exhibitions and you need to like that kind of art to go there.
Just bear that in mind. Besides that, it is located in a real nice area (30 mins walking from Old Town) where there is this beautiful park to go for a walk, hang out or make a picnic.
Written June 10, 2023
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Vik K
5 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Family
We were looking forward to this visit, having read that the museum has 400 years of art history. It was not disclosed that the art pieces worth seeing are in the building that's currently under construction. So, we could only visit the contemporary art exhibits. We have been to many museums around the world. Although we are not big fans of modern art, we can appreciate the beauty and originality of it. The exhibits that we saw at this museum were horrendous and disturbing, especially if you are visiting with children. There were total of 3 rooms in the whole museum, not much to see anyway. Would not recommend visiting at least until the main building is open.
Written April 22, 2023
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Hi, how many hours would you recommend to set aside to spend in the museum?
99susanjm
Ottawa, Canada6 contributions
Two is the minimum but 3-4 will give you a chance to walk through the various galleries. Don't miss the rooftop garden exhibit in the main building.
What are the museum hours?
Sherrie H
Yarmouth Port, MA685 contributions
Summer hours until 9/2 are 10-6. On Wed. they are open until 9 PM.
lovethatbark
New York City, NY176 contributions
Offering free parking?
Denis P
Quebec29 contributions
I know the area very well. There is a large parking lot adjacent to the Museum, on its East side. It is not free, but rates are reasonable. There is also plenty of metered parking along the street, just West of the Museum. In front of the Museum main entrance, there is a large turn about where a drop in could easily be done. As others have noted,it's a beautiful walk from the Old Town to the Museum, along Grande Allée, passing in front of the Quebec Parliament. Its a very, very gentle slope. From Chateau Frotenac, I would figure at least an hour because you will want to stop along the way.
Margaret K
Haliburton1 contribution
Are you still open this time of year, we are planning a trip from Oct 9th to Oct 12th we are a retired couple but we do have a medium size dog who is well trained. We are wondering if you accept pets and if still open please advise us of price.
Many thanks
Margaret King
Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec
Quebec, Canada
Hello, the MNBAQ is open all year 'round, that is true. Our visiting hours in October are Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday) from 10 am to 5 pm. We are open on Wednesday nights until 9pm (and it's half-price!)
Adults $ 18 Seniors (65 and over) $ 16 Ages 18 to 30 $ 10 Ages 13 to 17 $ 5 Children (12 and under) Free Families (up to 2 adults and 3 children 13-17) $ 40 Wednesdays from 5 to 9 pm Half-price
As for you dog, unfoirtunatly we don't allow pets in the museum, except for guide and companion dogs for physically handicapped or deaf and blind person.
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