Guidelines
We look forward to welcoming you!
Please consult this guide to better prepare your visit and take full advantage of your experience. The MNBAQ has implemented the following measures to ensure the well-being and safety of visitors and employees.
Download the visitors' guide (PDF)
Work in progress
During the construction phase of the Espace Riopelle, the Central Pavilion, the Gérard Morisset Pavilion, and the Charles Baillairgé Pavilion are closed. The Pierre Lassonde Pavilion remains open and have plenty to see.
Tickets
Save up to $3* by purchasing your ticket online and save time when you visit the MNBAQ! You can also buy your ticket by telephone or on site at the ticket office.
Hours and fees
The MNBAQ is open until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays (half-price from 5 p.m.). First Sunday of each month, Québec residents can visit the MNBAQ free of charge.
Getting to the museum
All roads lead the the MNBAQ, by car, by bus, by bike or by foot! A paid parking is available behind the Charles Baillairgé Pavilion.
Floor plan of the museum
You can access all the exhibitions and activities in the Pierre Lassonde Pavilion. The other three pavilions are closed for construction.
Services offered
Free cloakroom, WI-FI, courtesy baby strollers and wheelchairs, space rentals; discover all the services offered at the Museum.
Accessibility
The MNBAQ is an establishment adapted to the needs of persons with a disability and wishes to offer an accessibile and inclusive Museum experience.
Safety regulations
Owing to the irreplaceability and fragility of the artworks on display, we would like to remind you of a few guidelines to observe. Please leave umbrellas, backpacks, and big handbags in the cloakroom. Touching the artworks, drinking or eating and flash photography are prohibited in the exhibition rooms.
Restaurants
Book a table at the Café Québecor par Laurent Godbout prior to your visit. Discover a menu that changes according to the seasons, inspired by the blockbuster exhibition.
Librairie-Boutique
Discover a wide array of exclusive products and exhibition-inspired gifts, along with Québec’s biggest selection of art books!
Activities calendar
The MNBAQ is experienced through its expositions and its artistic and cultural activities. Guided tours, concerts, films, public talks, creative worklshops...
Conversational agent
Explore the museum on your own and try out our chatbot, which invites you to discuss with it selected works in the collections.
Enjoy a free, unlimited access to the museum
In addition to confirming your interest in Québec culture and art, take advantage of the many privileges offered year-round to MNBAQ Member! Discover our 5 types of Memberships.