PLAN YOUR VISIT

The Aire Publique is a creative space for everyone. Find us at Place Royale, in the heart of Quebec City’s historic district, just a few steps from the main tourist attractions. It’s the perfect place to start your itinerary before exploring the public artworks scattered around the city. Keep your eyes peeled and make room for a little magic as you wander around.

OPENING HOURS

HOW TO GET HERE

Pricing

Donation

group tours

café

boutique

Our location

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EXMURO’s Aire Publique

The Aire Publique is a creative space for everyone. Find us at Place Royale, in the heart of Quebec City’s historic district, just a few steps from the main tourist attractions. It’s the perfect place to start your itinerary before exploring the public artworks scattered around the city. Keep your eyes peeled and make room for a little magic as you wander around.

27, Notre-Dame street
Quebec City (QC) G1K 4E9

OUR BUILDING IS ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY.

OPENING HOURS

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TEMPORARY CLOSING – MARCH 31 TO MAY 15

We are currently installing new exhibitions for our upcoming program.

REOPENING – AS OF May 16

BOUTIQUE AND CAFÉ

TEMPORARY CLOSING – MARCH 31 TO MAY 15

We are currently installing new exhibitions for our upcoming program.

REOPENING – AS OF May 16

HOW TO GET HERE

Walk, bike or take the bus! EXMURO encourages you to use active or public transportation to make your way here.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Line 1 and line 11 of the RTC, accessible from downtown, drop you off 3 minutes’ walk from our Aire Publique.

Bike

There are bike racks in front of the Musée de la Civilisation and near the ferry station. A self-service bike station is available at the ferry station.

Parking

Parking is available nearby, opposite the Musée de la Civilisation.

Pricing

FREE ADMISSION

Whether at the Aire Publique or under the stars, EXMURO believes that access to art should be unfettered. That’s why we’ve chosen to grant free admission to everyone who wants to explore our programming.

* Fees may apply for certain activities or special events.

MAKE A DONATION

Want to support the creation and dissemination of accessible, local and boundary-pushing art in Quebec City and beyond? Take action by contributing to EXMURO’s projects. There are several ways to give:
donation

Become a volunteer

Would you like to spend the summer with us at the heart of the festivities?

To become a volunteer, email us at accueil@exmuro.com

GROUP Tours

EXMURO provides custom-tailored tours for groups of 10 or more.

GROUP RATES*

Adult – $9 per person
Student – $7 per person

*Rates are in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes.
*An additional 10% will be charged for bookings outside opening hours.

Write to us to book your group tour at accueil@exmuro.com

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

CAFÉ

A taste of local creativity.
Here, contemporary art can be enjoyed with both the eyes and the taste buds. Located in the heart of Place Royale, EXMURO’s Café at the Aire publique offers a local, responsible menu that extends the artistic experience.

Designed as a welcoming and convivial space, the café highlights local talent through delicious collaborations: specialty coffee by Café Fantôme, artisanal bagels from Bügel, non-alcoholic beverages by La Barberie microbrewery, rich hot chocolate from Érico, and nutritious frozen meals by Ferme Simard—crafted with unsold produce to fight food waste.

From the moment the Aire publique opens, it’s the perfect stop for a comforting latte, a refreshing local soda, a quick bite or a hearty meal. Indoors or on the terrace, between two artworks, take a moment to pause. Here, food and culture come together to nourish the body, awaken the mind and delight the senses.

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.

MENU OVERVIEW 

Hot Drinks
Specialty coffees — Café Fantôme (espresso, latte, cappuccino, cortado, and more)

Matcha and chai latte
Hot chocolate — Érico Chocolaterie
Selection of teas — Camellia Sinensis

Cold Drinks
Local sparkling beverages — with syrups from Ferme Simard
House-brewed iced tea
Non-alcoholic beers and sodas – La Barberie

Bagels – Bügel
Choice of toppings: creton, veggie pâté, smoked salmon, cream cheese, maple butter, or jam.
Served on sesame, plain or cinnamon-raisin bagels

Frozen Meals – Ferme Simard
Soups, lasagnas, chili, meat pies, General Tao tofu — frozen, local, and food-waste-conscious.
Available to enjoy on-site or take away

Snacks
Cheese curds, chips, olives & pickles

BOUTIQUE

Unexpected finds… and memorable takeaways.
At the Aire publique Boutique, art steps beyond the walls and into your everyday life. Discover a curated selection of unusual items inspired by our exhibitions, locally made creations, classic Québec treats, and a variety of unique gift ideas and souvenirs to remember your visit to the capital.

Whether to collect, to gift, or to keep, bring a little piece of EXMURO home with you, long after the exhibition ends.