Expositions
Current exhibitions
Mad about Brains
A journey deep into this fascinating and unique organ, capable of the most extraordinary achievements and the darkest detours.
Like Cats and Dogs
Explore the universe of our four-legged companions.
The Dress of Nations
Visual artist Carole Simard-Laflamme invites us to discover an immense hanging dress, assembled out of pieces of fabric from all over the world to evoke the stages of life.
Observe. More than meets the eye!
From a city to the woods and from the sky to an attic, use all your senses and put your curiosity to work.
Nanotech: The Invisible Revolution
Discover the technology of the infinitely small, its explosive rise and the important issues derived from its extraordinary potential.
The Rediscovered Colony
Discover the previously unknown epic story of the first French settlers in North America. It all started in 1540, when the King of France decided to extend his kingdom to the New World.
Facing Champlain
Through a 3D film, meet the founder of Québec, Samuel de Champlain, and discover the lands he explored 400 years ago.
Québec and the World
50 Years of International Action
A Musée de la civilisation and Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie coproduction.
On the Road
Follow the tracks of the Francophones who settled in various locations on the North American continent.
The chapel
Discover a magnificent historic chapel bearing witness to the rich religious heritage of the Séminaire de Québec.
The Collections in Perspective
Two artist residencies, each in turn involving the creation of a work before your eyes.
Of Ivory and Sea
In connection with the Rendez-vous naval de Québec, Musée de la civilisation presents a veritable fleet made of arctic ivory: the Lecouvie-Déry collection.