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Musee de la Civilisation
Musee de la Civilisation
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85 Rue Dalhousie
Quebec City, Canada G1K7A
1-888-710-8031
418-643-2158
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
History Museum
Science & Nature Museum
Special Collection
Musee de la Civilisation Description
The 4-year-old's mouth drops when the stone cat in the Egyptian room begins to talk. Miou is one of several interactive exhibits aimed squarely at kids. With giant touch-screen games and hands on-puzzles everyone has something to do. Downstairs a medieval setting offers costumes and plenty of props to play with. Use a lever to build a fortress or bake a realistic-looking plastic pie in the kitchen. Older kids will like the hands-on science exhibits that explain burning questions like how tornados form with more show than tell.
Kid Tips
Babies: The museum is fully accessible and boasts lots of quiet spots to relax with the baby while still being able to keep an eye on older kids.
Toddlers & Pre-K: Stools in front of the Earth exhibit are meant for these guys who may need the help to reach some of the levers inside.
School-Age Kids: Have them pick up an Egyptologist's diary near Miou and they can while away hours filling out the puzzles and answering the questions as they wander through the exhibit.
Pre-Teens & Teens: The Extraterrestrial Exhibit has just the right mix of information and scare factor to keep teens happy. Favorite movie aliens are explained and artifacts — like the lifesize alien from the "Aliens" movie franchise — have just the right gross factor appeal. Younger kids are less excited ,but the large, bright atrium space outside makes a good spot to wait it out.
Planning Notes
- Head downstairs. Large tables and benches — often used by visiting school groups offer a great indoor snacking place. Or head outside to the roof where a roof garden offers a sunny summer alternative.
- Lots of French. While most exhibits feature both official languages you will find spots where French rules. Kids may still get a kick out of some of the exhibits but be prepared for frustration if they can't figure it all out.
Just the Facts
Hours: End of June through first week of September: daily 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; otherwise daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays between second week of October and last week of June. Closed Christmas day.
Fees: $10-$20.
Recommended Time: 2 - 4 hours
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