Discover Québec’s artistic heritage through one of the province’s most significant cultural institutions.
Set within the historic landscape of National Battlefields Park, the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) offers an inspiring look at Québec’s artistic identity, from early colonial works to contemporary and modern art.
Located in Québec City, the museum is the province’s leading institution dedicated to Québec visual culture, while also showcasing Inuit art and an impressive range of international works.
With a collection of more than 42,000 works, the MNBAQ spans painting, sculpture, photography, design, decorative arts, and Inuit art. Its extensive holdings provide an opportunity to explore the many ways Québec artists have interpreted their surroundings, history, and changing cultural landscape.
Among the museum’s notable collections are works by celebrated Québec artists including Jean-Paul Riopelle, Alfred Pellan, Fernand Leduc, and Marc-Aurèle Fortin, offering visitors a closer look at some of the figures who helped shape the province’s artistic history.
The MNBAQ is also recognized as the largest art museum complex in Québec, making it a significant destination for both art enthusiasts and visitors looking to experience another side of Québec City.
Beyond its permanent collection, the museum regularly presents major exhibitions, including international artists and artistic movements that bring a broader global perspective to Québec’s cultural scene.
Whether you’re drawn to modern abstraction, Inuit art, photography, or the evolution of Québec’s visual culture, the MNBAQ offers a sophisticated cultural experience—and a beautiful reason to spend an afternoon exploring the artistic side of Québec City.
