Musée de la Civilisation
- Location: Quebec -- Lower Town -- Quartier Petit-Champlain
- -- Dr.Gisèle Vérène Fay -- museum administrator & free ghoul
- Description
- Built to designs by the well-known architect Moshe Safdie the new Musée de la Civilisation is of great architectural interest in its own right. In addition to its permanent collection the museum mounts a variety of temporary exhibitions on different aspects of human civilization.
- Among its prize exhibits are what is thought to be the earliest barque built in America (in Québec soon after 1608), vaulting from the Maison Pagé-Quercy, remains of the old town wharf and items of modern sculpture. Old furniture and various articles of everyday life contribute to a thoroughly fascinating re-creation of the early days of Québec.
- Every bit as interesting are the special exhibitions, many sponsored by business and industry, on the theme of technical innovation and its effect on people's lives.
- Some attractions within Map of Musee de la Civilisation Map
- UPPER FLOOR
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- -- Administration
- -- Corridor
- -- Exhibition Hall 3
- -- Exhibition Hall 4
- -- Lift
- -- Maison Estebe
- -- Restroom
- GROUND FLOOR
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- -- Auditorium 1
- -- Boutique
- -- Entrance
- -- Exhibition Hall 1
- -- Exhibition Hall 2
- -- Internal Courtyard
- -- Old Quay
- -- Sculptures
- -- Vault of the Maison Page-Quercy
- BASEMENT
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- -- Auditorium 2
- -- Café du Musee
