Reviews of The Fort Museum (Museum)

Allie

We really enjoyed their light and sound show - it was fun, creative and informative! Definitely worth seeing if you're interested in the history of Quebec City. Their gift shop is cute and the staff was very nice and helpful.

Amadou Diamy Diop

(Translated) 300 years of history (Original) + de 300 ans d'histoire

Daniel Call

This is an important place for an American (particularly Bostonian) to visit. Learning history from the perspective of the "other side" in conflicts is always good for your world view. The multimedia show is pretty low-tech, but there are some interesting stories being told.

Peter Van der Goten

(Translated) Good way to get acquainted with the history of Quebec (Original) Goede manier om met de geschiedenis van Quebec kennis te maken

Peter Van der Goten

(Translated) Good way to get acquainted with the history of Quebec (Original) Goede manier om met de geschiedenis van Quebec kennis te maken

Matthew Lane

Some of the technology is starting to feel a bit dated, but the show is still very good, very informative, and fairly memorable. Probably the most effective way to learn the history of the city and province on a trip to Quebec city. Good value for families, although very small children might find some of the stimulated gunfire frightening. Excellent customer service.

Kevin Paquet

(Translated) Interesting and well done, welcoming staff :) Nevertheless it is a little bit too expensive for what it is (hence the missing star). (Original) Intéressant et bien fait, personnel accueillant :) Néanmoins c'est un tout petit peu trop cher pour ce que c'est (d'où l'étoile manquante).

Steve Caron

(Translated) Beautiful (Original) Tres beau

Oana Sirb

Cute, interesting, full of unique artefacts museum inside the fort, albeit tiny. Plan about 15 or so minutes before your tour (which I highly recommend since that’s the only way to see the fort) to familiarize yourself with the local history and get some souvenirs.

Ren DaCosta

Lots of history via the diorama. Small but interesting story telling.

Abhilash Kunnatoor Margabandu

The show is quite impressive, sounds, light, vibration and dramatic commentary leaves you truly having an artistic & historical experience

Alexandre Proulx

(Translated) Interesting (Original) Intéressant

Alex Fadeev

Ok

Students Love Travel

This is the first place we take our student groups in Quebec City, not only is it the best way to introduce them to the history of the city (up until the last military campaign - for the modern history we head to Odyssey at the Plains of Abraham Discovery Center) but the scale model helps them get a feel for the lay of the land - they can see that Place Royale is down near the water, they can see where the Montmorency Fall are in relation to the Plains of Abraham, etc, etc. so that when they are navigating the streets with their maps it's like they have a visual inside their heads. A great next stop is the view from the top of the Capital Observatory where you can see what the learned from the model. Highly recommended.

Jérémie Henri

(Translated) A mini museum on the stairs, but you will not be disappointed by the sound and light show on a giant model, telling the story of Quebec (duration of 30 minutes). A small store upstairs. (Original) Un mini musée dans les escaliers, mais vous ne serez pas déçu par le spectacle son et lumière sur une maquette géante, racontant l'histoire du Québec (durée de 30 minutes). Un petit magasin à l'étage.

Mathieu Landry

(Translated) Magnificent model; during the film, with the special effects, it feels like it. The presentation is worth it to better understand the multiple seats of Quebec. (Original) Magnifique maquette; durant le film, avec les effets spéciaux, on s'y croirait. La présentation vaut le coup pour mieux comprendre les multiples sièges de Québec.

Salina Hewko

Really cool diorama!!! Highly recommend

Julie Landry JLY

(Translated) Sound and light show on the military history of Quebec. To have!! (Original) Spectacle son et lumière portant sur l'histoire militaire de Quebec. À voir!!

Jairo Levi

I would not qualify this as a museum per se. It is a very small theater which projects the history of Quebec in a screen and highlights places, ships and troops in a 3d map. Worth it? YES, I had never understood the history of Quebec city and the importance of "Plains of Abraham " and the Citadel until I saw this "documentary" in the museum. Pro Tip: If you go eat to the restaurant in the first floor ( called "Le Chick Shack"), you get 15% off the museum entrance, BUT you will get more discount if you go to the museum first ( in the second floor) and then you get 15% discount on the restaurant.

Umber Dube

While we chose to view the historical diorama show on account of the rain, we would recommend it highly. It provides an excellent context for the spirit of the city and Quebec in general. Do note the panels along the staircase which provide the history of the city in both English and French and can be accessed without paying for the show. Staff were pleasant and provided bilingual service with ease.

Denis Roy

(Translated) Sound and light of 3 minutes on the program, a little outdated but rich in history of the city. Interesting. It's worth it. (Original) Son et lumière de 3mn au programme, un peu désuet mais riche en histoire de la ville. Intéressant. Vaut la peine.

Jeffrey Robertson

A brief but informative overview of the history of Quebec City, effectively presented.

Simon Lepage

(Translated) Home complex ... (Original) Accueil complexe...

Alice

Great story telling and the display was very impressive.

Max T

The show was very cool. With the lights that corresponded with the video and the special effects with the lights. The thought behind it is fantastic and the execution is even better. I love how they made the explosions and fire effects with the lights. Also, the quiz at the end using buttons on the chairs was very engaging. My critique would be that the chairs were slightly uncomfortable and the video was a little boring after a while since it was information we already learned on the trip.

Vincent Jacques

(Translated) The architecture of the building is worth the detour (Original) L’architecture du bâtiment en vaut le détour

It's Tamm

Cool Stuff, here's how it looks from inside

Alex D

(Translated) Absolutely outstading, it was very interesting! (Original) Absolutely outstading, c'était très intéressant !

Hayden Higginbotham

(Translated) The interactive movie was amazing (Original) Le film intéractif c'était incroyable

Bernard Dufour immobilier Gestion et Courtage (Cou

(Translated) Educational tour with your children! (Original) Visite instructive avec vos enfants!

Stan Wolanski

Excellent animated diarama to focus your tour of Québec City. For all ages. An essential concise military history of the early part of the last 400 years.

Félix An

We went here as part of a grad trip.

Erick STEMMLER

(Translated) Fascinating. Beautiful animated model (Original) Fascinant. Belle maquette animée

Olivama García

(Translated) Magnificent museum. (Original) Magnífico museo.

RIGNON Noël

(Translated) A very fast visit (the session lasts 30 minutes) but really interesting with visual effects really well organized! In 30 minutes you have the basics to understand the history of Montreal and begin a guided tour further or even to recognize the great places of Quebec and its surroundings. (Original) Une visite très rapide (la séance dure 30 minutes) mais vraiment intéréssante avec des effets visuel vraiment bien organisé! En 30 minutes vous avez les bases pour comprendre l'histoire de Montréal et entamer une visite guidé plus poussé ou bien même pour reconnaître les grands lieux de Québec et de ses alentours.

sandogbear

A must see attraction. Stay for the interactive presentation.

Juan Serrano

Original set up, but story line can use some elaboration.

Charles-Édouard Habermacher

(Translated) An essential detour to understand the history of Quebec through its battles! (Original) Un détour essentiel pour comprendre l'histoire de Québec au travers de ses bataille !

Josep Ricart

(Translated) A little history of the foundation of Quebec. It lasts about 20 minutes. Explanation on model and projections. English and French. Is it worth it. (Original) Una mica d'història de la fundació de Quebec. Dura uns 20 minuts. Explicació sobre maqueta i projeccions. Anglès i francès. Val la pena.

Emmanuel Lazos

(Translated) When I saw that the museum itself was a diorama, I thought it was going to be extremely boring or that we were going to see it for 2 minutes and now. In reality, the diorama is combined with a series of animated projections and a recorded narrative, which allow to know a part of Quebec's history and its beginnings as a city and as a fort located in a strategic enclave for what would later be the Canadian nation . It tells battles and crucial moments of wars that took place 250 years ago. I was surprised that they could provide so much information and in a much more dynamic way than I would have imagined in a diorama. The duration of the presentation is 20 or 30 minutes, and children do not pay admission. (Original) Cuando vi que el museo en sí era un diorama, creí que iba a ser algo extremadamente aburrido o que íbamos a ver durante 2 minutos y ya. En realidad, el diorama se combina con una serie de proyecciones animadas y una narración grabada, que permiten conocer una parte de la historia de Quebec y sus inicios como ciudad y como un fuerte situado en un enclave estratégico para lo que después sería la nación canadiense. Narra batallas y momentos cruciales de guerras que tuvieron lugar hace 250 años. Me sorprendió que pudieran aportar tanta información y de un modo mucho más dinámico de lo que yo hubiera imaginado en un diorama. La duración de la presentación es de 20 ó 30 minutos, y los niños no pagan entrada.

Martin Waugh

Simply brilliant way to tell a historical story about Quebec and the surrounding area through models, lighting and great visuals. Great value for money as under tens were free.

Owen Chilver

(Translated) Very informative presentation on the military history of Quebec City. I really liked the service offered in English and French. (Original) Very informative presentation on the military history of Quebec City. J'ai beaucoup aimé le prestation qui offert en anglais et français.

patr4821 patr4821

It was great

Christophe Dufour, elmargat

(Translated) To learn more. Interresting (Original) Pour en apprendre d'avantage. Interressant

Sébastien Hyette

(Translated) The presentation is excellent. (Original) La présentation est excellente.

Cécile LUCAS

(Translated) History of the city too quickly exposed, minimal visual effects, almost no objects on display. (Original) Histoire de la ville trop rapidement exposée, effets visuels minimalistes, quasi pas d'objets exposés.

Carolina Teixeira

Great history show an super nice staff

colmanrm colmanrm

(Translated) It's not a real Museum ... It's proyección and explicación. Prices are affordable good attention but I would like it. True museum that we can see of ancient choces !! (Original) C'est pas un vrais Musée... C'est de la proyección et de la explicación le. Prix sont abordable bon attention mais moi j'aimerais le. Vrai musée que on peut voir de choces antiques!!

Aurore Schilling

(Translated) Interesting to understand the course of the battle Beautiful reconstruction! (Original) Intéressant pour comprendre le déroulement de la bataille Belle reconstitution !

Matt W

Quicky 20min video/map based history of Quebec City. Nice to have in the beginning of the trip

January Bradco

Fantastic diorama show!

David Thibault

(Translated) Beautiful little museum whose content presented is very instructive for all those who are interested in the battle of Qc between the English and the French. The 30-minute film and the sound and light show on the large model of Quebec are well done. I learned a lot ! (Original) Beau petit musée dont le contenu présenté est très instructif pour tout ceux qui s’intéressent à la bataille de Qc entre les Anglais et les Français. Le film de 30 mins et le spectacle sons et lumière sur la grande maquette de Quebec sont bien réalisés. J’ai beaucoup appris !

Josh Carriere

Very good!

Nelson Boisvert

(Translated) Surprising! (Original) Surprenant!

I Made Muliana

Amazing place

jhorman roman

(Translated) Very interesting (Original) Muy interesante

Pablo Barrera

Awesome show explains Quebec's history

Michel Lemay

(Translated) A little history of New France in a few minutes. (Original) Un peu d'histoire de la Nouvelle-France en quelques minutes.

Juliano Afortiori Imóveis

(Translated) Great! I recommend the visit! (Original) Excelente! Recomendo a visita!

Mark Ebden

Thanks for the lovely, lively diaroma

Joce Morin

(Translated) Very interesting, a bit old as technologies but it makes its charm. (Original) Très intéressant, un peu vieux comme technologies mais ça fait son charme.

Miriam Davydov

(Translated) It's cute, but I don't see it as a tourist attraction. It's a bit bland of content. (Original) C'est mignon, mais je ne le vois pas comme étant une attraction touristique. C'est un peu fade de contenu.

Richard Aube

(Translated) Amazing museum to know the history before your visit I strongly recommend it. (Original) Musée incroyable pour connaître l histoire avant sa visite je vous le conseil fortement.

Carlos Buendía

(Translated) A must see. (Original) Visita obligada.

Bunsen L.

Magnificent building.

Cojiro

Hands-down one of if not my favorite place in Quebec. It is not a conventional museum, rather a presentation using an incredible massive diorama of Quebec as it looked in the 18th century. The thirty minute show covers the military history of Quebec and New France as a whole, focusing primarily on the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, and the failed American siege of Quebec in 1775. The presentation is incredibly informative, and it is a must if you are at all interested in the history of Quebec. The history of Quebec as a military stronghold is seen everywhere in the city, from the fortifications to the canons to the Citadel itself, and this show provides a great basis to learn more about Quebec. If you visit one museum in Quebec, make it this one. It will be the best thirty minutes in Quebec. Shows are in English are presented on the hour, while shows in French are presented on the half-hour. Make sure you know when you're going because it is not just a drop in anytime setup.

Raphaël Carrière

(Translated) Very pleasant and informative. A little reminder of the various fights that formed our homeland. (Original) Très plaisant et instructif. Petit rappel sur les différents combats qui ont formé notre patrie.

Igor Pivovar

Good and interesting museum

Zalán Teodor Gáspár

Fantastic little museum. A must-see in Québec city. Equally good for the little ones and older visitors. You shouldn't skip this if you're in town.

Yash Parchure

I liked it. It was funnnnn. And by the way I have'nt even been there yet

Gerald Epp

Simple but very informative and well layed out.

Stephen LaGuardia

Great little museum!! This is the perfect place to start your trip to Quebec. It is a simple diorama of the city and surrounding area, in a sit down theater. They narrate the history of the city with clever lighting and special effects. Truly Unique exhibit well worth admission price. It is a great way to get a feel for the city landscape and historical context. Very kid friendly. The museum is upstairs, there is an unrelated coffee shop downstairs which share a common entrance. Often the line out the door is for seating to the restaurant, not the museum. So don't forget to Ask

Keith Bull

The Fort Museum is definitely a fun and educational exhibit any tourist should explore. Be aware though of show start times. There isnt much to do if you show up 30 minutes early. It would be nice to see a larger museum than just the diorama. That all being said the show ng is extremely well made, fun to watch, and very educational!

D

Amazing diorama with modern effects and narration. Great way to learn about the history of the city and it's sieges. Well worth a visit while in Quebec.

Christophe Magnat

(Translated) A small setting in scene on a large model and effects of light and projection. The price is accordingly not too expensive. (Original) Une petite mise en scène sur une grande maquette et des effets de lumière et de projection. Le prix est en conséquence, pas trop onéreux.

Tamara Wilcox

Very interesting movie explains so much

Kian Laroche

(Translated) Model is very detailed, better than I thought, and the film is very interesting (Original) Maquette est très détaillé, mieux que je pensait, et le film est très intéressant

Enma Carreño

This should be the starting point if you're visiting Quebec for the first time, excellent staff, loved the diorama (french and in english)... had fun and learned so much about the city.

Alan North Carolina

Your second stop (after the Tourist Information Centre) but this should be your first museum. It gives you an easy to understand overview of how Quebec started and the beginnings of why it is so unique.

Gary Rowe

Very clever explanation of the history of Quebec City.

RJB

This might not be for everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The light show is an interesting unique way to tell the history of Quebec. I don't think I'll forget what I learned that day. The staff are super friendly and there are shows all day in English and French. It only takes around 40 mins and it's pretty cheap, so if you're looking for something to do or wan't to take the kids to an interesting educational experience, I would recommend this.

francois pagé

(Translated) Very well done super interesting for those interested in history (Original) Tres bien fait super intéressant pour ceux qui s intéresse a l histoire

Goumy Alexandre

(Translated) Model used for 53 years, which is used to explain the history of Quebec, with a little film very well done! Not to be missed when you come to Quebec Space reduction via Québec Original, even if the space is not very expensive (Original) Maquette utilisé depuis 53 ans, qui sert à l'explication de l'histoire du Québec, avec un petit film très bien foutu ! A ne pas louper quand on vient à Québec Réduction de la place via Québec Original, même si la place n'est pas bien cher

gaelle cames

(Translated) Poutines the best of our stay !!! Go ahead it's excellent !! Real potatoes, fresh ingredients and very nice place. (Original) Poutines les meilleures de notre séjour!!! Allez-y c'est excellent!! De vrais pommes de terre, des ingrédients frais et très beau lieu.

Moi de même

(Translated) Small museum ... but a great history! It is presented to you the great history of Quebecers under the French Regime of the successive reigns of Kings François 1st, Henri II, François II, Charles IX, Henri III, Henri IV dit Le Grand, Louis XIII dit Le Juste, Louis XIV dit Le Roi -Soleil and Louis XV known as Le Bien-Aimé. From Jacques Cartier - July 24, 1534 - until September 8, 1760 when the Governor of New France in office, Pierre de Rigaud de Vaudreuil de Cavagnial, Marquis de Vaudreuil, due, reluctantly, signed the Capitulation of the New -France (Quebec). This capitulation was confirmed by the Treaty of Paris on February 10, 1763, putting an end to the Seven Years' War at the same time. (Original) Petit musée ... mais une grande Histoire ! Il vous est présenté la grande histoire des Québécois sous le Régime Français des règnes successifs des Rois François 1er, Henri II, François II, Charles IX, Henri III, Henri IV dit Le Grand, Louis XIII dit Le Juste, Louis XIV dit Le Roi-Soleil et Louis XV dit Le Bien-Aimé. Depuis Jacques Cartier - 24 juillet 1534 - jusqu'au 8 septembre 1760 où le Gouverneur de la Nouvelle-France en fonction, Pierre de Rigaud de Vaudreuil de Cavagnial, Marquis de Vaudreuil, dû, à contre-coeur, signé la Capitulation de la Nouvelle-France ( Le Québec ). Cette capitulation fut confirmée par le Traité de Paris, le 10 février 1763 mettant fin, du même coup, à la Guerre de Sept ans.

Rejean Gouin

(Translated) Fantastic!! (Original) Fantastique!!

Vera lucia Sacramento silva

(Translated) I don't know yet. I saw the photos (Original) Ainda não conheço. Vi as fotos

Réjean Gouin

(Translated) A must see. (Original) À voir absolument.

G P

It's great, kids loved it!

The Aardvark Arrives

The history buff I was with enjoyed the show and the girl staffing the place was very friendly. But I've seen much more detailed dioramas that give a greater understanding of events and history. Also I got distracted by the film playing on the wall behind the model, which varied between showing really important information and magnified sketchy images of the model below.

claire M

(Translated) My husband was not very fond of classical museums, so it was a great way to get to know the history of Quebec City. (Original) Mon mari n’étant pas très fan des musées classiques, c’était un super moyen de connaître l’histoire de Québec.

Yoann Lussier

(Translated) Originally a post office, this museum gives a brief overview of the requirements of a postmaster of yesteryear. The bill of the preserved objects is exceptional and you will be able to discuss with guides of the museum who know an arm about the history of the city. (Original) Originalement un Bureau de Poste, ce musée donne un bref aperçu des exigences d'un Maître de Poste d'antan. La facture des objets conservés est exceptionnelle et vous pourrez discuter avec des guides du musée qui en savent un bras à propos de l'histoire de la ville.

Maarten van Hell

Very well done show with a good mock up to show how and where the various battles took place in and around Québec City.

Arnaud CREPEY

(Translated) Very welcoming staff, informative film, to make before visiting Quebec to understand its whole history! Thank you (Original) Personnel très accueillant, film instructif, à réaliser avant la visite de Québec pour comprendre toute son histoire! Merci

Annelaure Verdy

(Translated) Very good illustration, to do of course if you are interested in Quebec culture, very friendly staff. (Original) Très bonne illustration, à faire évidemment si la culture Québécoise vous intéresse, personnel très aimable.

Marie-Andrée Roy

(Translated) The presentation summarizes in 30 minutes the story of how Quebec became so. A great way to learn in cinema and model! (Original) La présentation résume en 30 minutes l'histoire de comment Québec est devenu ainsi. Une belle manière d'apprendre en version cinéma et maquette!

L B

(Translated) It is worth the detour, but I do not recommend with young children. (Original) Ça vaut le détour, mais je déconseille avec de jeunes enfants.

Justine F.

(Translated) A beautiful museum to visit alone or with the family. I recommend (Original) Un beau musée à visiter seul(e) ou en famille. Je recommande

Francisco Javier Torrejón

(Translated) Very pretty. Located in a very busy tourist area. There is also a cafe terrace next door. (Original) Muy bonito. Situado en una zona turística muy transitada. Hay también terraza de cafetería al lado.

Jonathan Gray

A big diorama explaining the military history of the city. Only 30 minutes, but a very unique show that is a must see! The guides Sarah and Jeremy were very friendly, thanks for helping us find a good place to eat!!

bruno duhamel

(Translated) 30 min very instructive. The animated model better than I thought (Original) 30 min tres instructives. La maquette animée mieux que je pensais

Rob Errington

Great museum

Jean Chouinard

(Translated) To visit! (Original) À visiter!

Africa Dauphiney

Wonderful time learning about the history of Quebec

Dominique DUPUIS

(Translated) Small museum very nice (Original) Petit musée très sympa