Two is the minimum but 3-4 will give you a chance to walk through the various galleries. Don't miss the rooftop garden exhibit in the main building.

Summer hours until 9/2 are 10-6. On Wed. they are open until 9 PM.

I know the area very well. There is a large parking lot adjacent to the Museum, on its East side. It is not free, but rates are reasonable. There is also plenty of metered parking along the street, just West of the Museum. In front of the Museum main entrance, there is a large turn about where a drop in could easily be done. As others have noted,it's a beautiful walk from the Old Town to the Museum, along Grande Allée, passing in front of the Quebec Parliament. Its a very, very gentle slope. From Chateau Frotenac, I would figure at least an hour because you will want to stop along the way.

Hello, the MNBAQ is open all year 'round, that is true. Our visiting hours in October are Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday) from 10 am to 5 pm. We are open on Wednesday nights until 9pm (and it's half-price!) Adults $ 18 Seniors (65 and over) $ 16 Ages 18 to 30 $ 10 Ages 13 to 17 $ 5 Children (12 and under) Free Families (up to 2 adults and 3 children 13-17) $ 40 Wednesdays from 5 to 9 pm Half-price As for you dog, unfoirtunatly we don't allow pets in the museum, except for guide and companion dogs for physically handicapped or deaf and blind person.