Overlooking the port from its seat in Old Québec – just a short walk from Place-Royale – the Museum of Civilization explores the history of human society in Québec and uses interactive exhibits to draw a connection between the past and the present. The museum’s permanent exhibition, “This is Our Story,” focuses on the Indigenous nations living in Quebec (there are more than 95,000 First Nations and Inuit people in Quebec). While you will find expected art and artifact collections, you'll also come across specialized exhibits devoted to a variety of topics, such as gender identity and local climate issues and solutions. 

Many recent visitors praised the museum's architecture and atmosphere, and noted that the exhibits are informative and suitable for families (especially kids in the 9 to 14 age range), though some remark that the museum is on the smaller side. 

The Museum of Civilization is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is CA$24 (about $18) for adults ages 35 to 64, CA$19 (about $14) for visitors ages 18 to 34 and CA$8 (about $6) for children ages 12 to 17; kids ages to 6 to 11 can enter for CA$5.50 (around $4). There's also a gift shop and a bistro-style restaurant on-site. To learn more about the museum, visit its website.