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Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec (MNBAQ), Quebec City

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At Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec (MNBAQ), survey a vast collection of art from notable Quebec artists. Founded in 1933, the museum spreads across three buildings--one of them a repurposed prison--and boasts more than 25,000 pieces, ranging from the 18th century to modern times. Wander the spacious pavilions and admire permanent and temporary exhibits of local art, from the French colonial era to the famous 20th-century Quebecois painters. Take a break in the cafe, or relax and enjoy the scenic park view from the restaurant. By using our Quebec City online attractions planner, you can arrange your visit to Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec (MNBAQ) and other attractions in Quebec City.

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Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec (MNBAQ) reviews

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By Lex N

We spent four hours here and it was great. We aren’t super-educated, artsy people. I’m an office worker and my husband is a forklift driver, so we are not art world people, really, but we really...

We spent four hours here and it was great. We aren’t super-educated, artsy people. I’m an office worker and my husband is a forklift driver, so we are not art world people, really, but we really... more »
By Jean L

Well worth a visit. Much more than art on a wall. Don't miss the Riopelle mural (3 sections, maybe 90' long) on the lower level.

Well worth a visit. Much more than art on a wall. Don't miss the Riopelle mural (3 sections, maybe 90' long) on the lower level. more »
By 350madelync

The visit begins by entering into the gorgeous pavillon that is, in itself, a work of art. If you’re able, I’d recommend taking the stairs for the full effect. However there are elevators available...

The visit begins by entering into the gorgeous pavillon that is, in itself, a work of art. If you’re able, I’d recommend taking the stairs for the full effect. However there are elevators available... more »

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By Michael Toy

A great art museum! I wasn’t sure what to expect (we’re from NYC where we have a ton of art museums) but this was amazingly curated and presented, and it was great to discover some really talented artists from Quebec. The architecture of the building is also great. The highlight for me was the David Altmejd piece, The Flux and the Puddle. Such an amazing and intricate piece! I could have looked at it for hours.

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By Lauren Campbell

Beautiful and diverse exhibits! I especially loved the Inuit art. The building was clean, the displays very well done, and the architecture was fascinating. Very reasonable entrance fee at $16.

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By Arseni Kritchever

I would set aside 3-4 hours for this excellent museum. The permanent and temporary exhibits were excellent. I really liked the contemporary Inuit art exhibit. Amazing building in its own right.

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By Rébecca Lefebvre

Historical, cultural and inclusive to visually impaired people. I really like their expositions that are sometimes eye-opening and challenging. My personal favorite is the Inuit sculptures (Sadly I did not take pictures)

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By Lu Tim

National Art Museum of Quebec. Beautiful interior design with many Famous art pieces and open and quiet environment during visit. Kids friendly. Worth to go. Their permanent exhibitions are free admission now til April.

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