Musée de la civilisation
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The Musée de la civilisation, often directly translated in English-language media outside Quebec as the Museum of Civilization, is a museum located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is situated in the historic Old Quebec area near the Saint Lawrence River. It was designed by architect Moshe Safdie, and opened its doors to the public on 19 October 1988.[1]
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Established | 19 December 1984 |
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Location | 85, rue Dalhousie Quebec City, Quebec G1K 8R2 |
Coordinates | 46°48′54.39″N 71°12′8.58″W |
Type | humanities |
Visitors | 543,128 (FY 2005) |
Director | Stéphan La Roche, CEO (Directeur général) |
Website | www |
The previous buildings of the Banque de Paris and the Maison Estèbe, which were situated on Saint-Pierre street, were integrated in the museum's structure. Permanent and temporary exhibitions are held at the museum, usually related to humanities, and virtual exhibitions are also available. The institution also hosts Quartier des découvertes (Discovery Zone), geared towards children, and offers other services such as guided visits, a French America reference centre, shows, souvenir boutiques, a cafeteria, and a leisure room.