The Fort Museum
About This Museum
Tucked just inside the ancient walls of Old Québec, The Fort Museum feels less like a formal institution and more like stepping directly into the 18th century. Its main event is a surprisingly gripping animated diorama show, where tiny, illuminated soldiers clash in a dramatic retelling of the battles that shaped this fortified city. You can almost hear the musket fire and feel the tension as the story of French and British struggles for North America unfolds on a miniature landscape. It’s a place where history is not just displayed but vividly brought to life, making the past feel immediate and tangible.
Collection Highlights
The centerpiece is undoubtedly the animated battle diorama, but you'll also find well-preserved military uniforms, officers' personal artifacts like maps and letters, and a collection of flintlock muskets that let you grasp the weight of a soldier's kit.
Visitor Information
It's a compact museum, perfect for an hour or two, located right by the Saint-Louis Gate at 10 Rue Sainte-Anne. Check their website for the diorama showtimes—it's the main attraction and really makes the visit.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic stone building with a steeply pitched roof, its architecture echoes the robust, utilitarian style of Quebec's military structures from centuries past.
Contact & Location
Address: 10, Rue Sainte-Anne, Vieux-Québec, Vieux-Québec–Cap-Blanc–Colline-Parlementaire, La Cité-Limoilou, Québec, Agglomération de Québec, Capitale-Nationale, Québec, G1R 4A2, Canada
Phone: +1 418-692-2175
Website: Visit Website
