Quebec’s national fine arts museum in Battlefields Park, with its own catering and private exhibition access. Construction currently limits rentals to the Pierre Lassonde Pavilion.
About the venue
On EventPlans.ca it is listed in Quebec City, at 179 Grande Allée Ouest, Québec, QC G1R 2H1.
Event spaces
The venue lists these spaces. Capacities are the venue’s own figures and change with the layout you choose.
- Grand hall: 830 reception / 392 banquet
- Terrasse du fleuve: 800 reception / 416 banquet
- Hall central: 500 reception / 216 banquet
- Auditorium: 256 theatre
Capacity
Up to 1,750 guests across spaces; Grand hall 830 reception. During construction only the Pierre Lassonde Pavilion is rentable. Confirm the capacity of the specific room in the layout you want, whether seated dinner, standing reception, theatre or classroom.
Catering
Catering is provided by the venue.
Questions to ask on your site visit
- Is there a minimum food and beverage spend for the date, and does it include the service charge and GST and QST?
- Which rooms are held for you, and is a second room available as a weather or overflow backup?
- Is in-house audio-visual required, or can you bring your own production company?
- Where do vendors load in, and at what times?
- What are the parking options and accessible entrances for guests?
Use the venue capacity calculator to check layouts and the budget calculator with Quebec City selected to estimate costs.
Official website: www.mnbaq.org/en
Food, bar & hours
- Catering policy
- In-house catering only
About this listing
EventPlans.ca lists venues independently so planners can compare them in one place. This listing is not an advertisement: the venue did not pay for it, has not reviewed it, and is not affiliated with EventPlans.ca. Capacities, rooms and policies are taken from the venue's own published information and can change, so confirm every detail with the venue before you book.
Sources: mnbaq.org/en/space-rentals/our-rooms-and-capacity · checked November 2026
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