Attention!
Enter Martello Tower 1 and explore its three floors! With the help of a tablet, you'll discover the history of Quebec City's Martello towers and learn more about the architecture, military engineering and living conditions of the soldiers who once occupied these defensive buildings.
Approximate duration
1 hour
Approximate duration
1 hour
History at your fingertips
Enter Martello Tower 1 and explore its three floors. Using a tablet, you'll discover the history of Quebec City's Martello towers and learn more about the architecture, military engineering and living conditions of the military billeted in the towers.
Discover in real time historical animation overlaid on the decor of the Martello Tower 1, a vestige of advanced defensive fortifications.
Martello Tower 1
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Ages 0-4 | Free |
Ages 5-12 | Free |
Ages 13-17 | Free |
Ages 18-24 | $8.50 |
Ages 25-64 | $17.00 |
Ages 65 and over | $12.75 |
Accessibility
- Mobility: the Martello Towers are not accessible to people with reduced mobility. The virtual tour presented in the video allows you to discover the interior.
Plan your visit
Schedule
Daily, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reservation
- Purchase tickets online or at the Museum's reception desk
- The fees of the National Battlefields Commission may be adjusted annually, on April 1, due to increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or other factors
Partner discounts
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
Join us
Plains of Abraham Museum
418 649-6157
1 855 649-6157
835, Wilfrid-Laurier Avenue, Québec (Québec) G1R 2L3
