Practical information
Discover our School programs
The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec offers school programs which include thematic tours and visual art workshops.
The tours, planned around the Musée’s collection and temporary exhibitions, are aimed at pre-schoolers and primary and secondary level students. Our educational programs are designed for college and university students and incorporate various activities around our temporary exhibitions and collections.
Hydro-Québec supports the MNBAQ’s school programs for students from pre-school to high school levels.
Book a tour for your students
Reservations can be made by telephone: 418 644-6460, ext. 5541 or by email at Reservation.Groupes@mnbaq.org. The Museum will send written confirmation of your booking containing all the details necessary to ensure that your visit runs smoothly.
Monday to Friday
From 9 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Starting August 21, 2024
Tour hours
Preschool, Primary and Secondary level
- From September 16 to December 20, 2024 and from January 7 to June 20, 2025.
- Mondays to Friday between 9 am and 4 pm
College and University
- Monday to Sunday, between 9 am to 5 pm. Wednesday until 9 pm.
- Tours are one to one-and-a-half hours in length, depending on the chosen theme.
Rate for school groups
|
SELF-GUIDED |
GUIDED TOURS |
---|---|---|
Preschool and primary level | Free | $4 per student* |
Secondary Level | $4 per student* | $8 per student* |
College and university | $7 per student* | $11 per student* |
Teachers and monitors | Free | Free |
*Taxes included
Payment
An invoice will be sent to you approximately one month after your visit to the Musée. The invoice amount is payable by cheque or credit card upon receipt.
Cancellation policy
Please notify us as soon as possible in the event of a change or cancellation. A fee of $45 per guide is charged for a cancellation within 14 days of the visit date.
Getting to the Musée
The Pierre Lassonde Pavilion situated at 179, Grande Allée Ouest is the entrance to the MNBAQ. The construction phase of the Espace Riopelle is under way. Thus, the Central Pavilion, the Gérard Morisset Pavilion, and the Charles Baillairgé Pavilion are closed. If you are coming by bus, your driver can use the drop-off area located in front of the Pierre Lassonde pavilion.
- Guided tour : Our guide(s) will be waiting for your group in the lobby of the Pierre Lassonde pavilion.
- Self-guided tour : When you arrive with your group for a self-guided tour of the museum, go to the reception counter to take care of formalities. The clerk will give you the bracelets you’ll need for your visit and will also show you where the service areas are.
Lunch room
School groups can bring their lunches and eat at the Musée. Reservations are required.
Tour capacity
For pre-school, primary and secondary school clients, depending on the visit chosen, the maximum capacity varies between 30 and 60 students. Sub-groups of no more than 15 students will be formed and taken care of by a guide.
For college and university clientele, groups exceeding 20 people are subdivided and taken care of by several guide-animators. Depending on the tour chosen, the maximum capacity varies.
Cloakroom
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time to take care of formalities and use the free cloakroom.