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Plains of Abraham Museum

Accessible site

The Plains of Abraham Museum is the gateway to the park. Located in the heart of Québec City, you will find exhibitions, activities for the entire family, and a gift shop. March Break: Free admission for children aged 17 and under from March 1 to 15.

Photo of a family admiring an exhibition at the Plains of Abraham Museum
Photo of a family admiring an exhibition at the Plains of Abraham Museum
Une fillette devant des tambours contenant des boutons qu'elle touche en souriant. The parents and their two young daughters are admiring uniforms on display.
Un individu en fauteuil roulant et son accompagnateur contemple une pièce de l'exposition suspendu. An man in a wheelchair and their companion are admiring a suspended exhibition piece.
Photo d'une fillette jouant avec des objets anciens en exposition au Musée des plaines d'Abraham. Photo of a young girl playing with historical objects on display at the Plains of Abraham Museum.

A Welcome and Information Centre

As the gateway to the park, the museum offers all necessary information to explore the Plains of Abraham. It also serves as the starting point for several activities such as guided tours and treasure hunts. 

You will find brochures, park maps, washrooms, a water fountain and parking ($). The reception staff will be happy to presen the activities and answer your questions.

Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions

Dive into the history of the park with the permanent exhibition Battles 1759-1760. Until January 11th, 2026, the temporary exhibition Québec 1775: Blizzards and Battle offers an insight into the American invasion of Quebec. 

In the summer season, admission to the museum includes the exhibition Attention! at Martello Tower 1. A package with the guided tour Abraham's Bus is also available.

Restricted Access

The Order and Law section of the Battles 1759-1760 exhibition will be inaccessible from May 19, 2025, until the end of March 2026 due to renovations.

Plains of Abraham Museum

Directions

Accessibility

  • Subtitled version of the screening in the Battles 1759-1760 exhibition available on request at the reception desk
  • Assistance and emotional support dogs accepted on presentation of a certificate of accreditation or medical certificate
  • Accompaniment service available free of charge to persons with disabilities. Reservations required: 418-648-5371 or 1-855-648-5371
Un garçon et une fillette sous une tente en train de lire et d'écrire à l'aide d'une plume, une lanterne est placée sur la table de bois pour éclairer sous la tente. A boy and a girl under a tent reading and writing with a quill, with a lantern placed on the wooden table to provide light under the tent.
Un garçon et une fillette sous une tente en train de lire et d'écrire à l'aide d'une plume, une lanterne est placée sur la table de bois pour éclairer sous la tente. A boy and a girl under a tent reading and writing with a quill, with a lantern placed on the wooden table to provide light under the tent.
Fillette aux cheveux bruns, portant une robe beige, elle joue avec des instruments en bois déposés sur un présentoir. A young girl with brown hair, wearing a beige dress, playing with wooden instruments displayed on a stand.
Un individu en fauteuil roulant et son accompagnateur contemple une pièce de l'exposition suspendu. An man in a wheelchair and their companion are admiring a suspended exhibition piece.

Featured Activities

Regular Rates

Access to permanent and temporary exhibitions*

 

Exhibitions

Ages 0 to 4

Free

Ages 5 to 12

$4.50

Ages 13 to 17

$11.00

Ages 18 to 64

$13.25      

Ages 65 and older

$11.00

Family 

(2 adults and up to 3 children)                     

$31.25

Summer Rates

Access to permanent and temporary exhibitions from July 1st to September 1st, 2025*

 

Exhibitions          

Abraham's Bus          

Exhibitions
and Abraham's Bus   

Ages 0 to 4

FreeFree*Free*

Ages 5 to 12

$5.50$4.25$8.00

Ages 13 to 17

$12.25$8.25$16.50

Ages 18 to 64

$16.50$12.25$21.50

Ages 65 and older

$12.25$8.25$16.50

Family

(2 adults and up to 3 children)             

$41.50$31.25$56.00
Plan your visit
Contact

Adress: 835, Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue, Québec (Québec) G1R 2L3

 

Information: 418-649-6157 | 1 855-649-6157

 

Group Reservations: 418-648-5371 | 1 855-648-5371

 

Email: information@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

Schedule

Regular Schedule: Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Restricted Access: The Order and Law section of the Battles exhibition will be inaccessible from May 19, 2025, until the end of March 2026 due to renovations.

Pricing

Taxes not included

Access to permanent and temporary exhibitions

Regular Rates: Free admission on July 1st (Canada Day) and November 11th (Remembrance Day)

Summer Rates: Package available with Abraham's Bus

*The fees of the NBC may be adjusted annually, on April 1 or August 1, due to increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or other factors.

Partner Discount

30% discount with proof of purchase of a visit to the Citadel of Québec
30% off with proof of purchase of a visit to the Huron-Wendat Museum
30% discount on presentation of Archéo-Québec membership card
Free access for new residents and new citizens in Canada with the Canoo application