Montreal's museums

Founded in Lachine in the 19th century, the Dawes Black Horse Brewery was incredibly successful in Quebec until the 1950s.The brewery was originally a complex of buildings, of which, only five remain standing in Lachine today.

Montreal’s portal to its past, the Château Ramezay, was the first building in Québec to be classified an historic monument. Chosen as one of the 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die, the Château invites you to relive more than 500 years of history through its exhibits, its multimedia circuit (in six languages) and its French colonial garden.

If you’re looking for curiosities, you mustn’t miss this museum on the history of dentistry from the 18th century to the present. The collection of artifacts with odd uses and fascinating descriptions will make you appreciate how far dentistry has come!

Tucked within one of the most majestic buildings on the island of Montreal, the Museum of Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is a hidden jewel. There, you can visit both temporary and permanent displays where you will discover the historic, artistic and religious heritage of Quebec and elsewhere.

The Centre specializes in preserving and promoting the intangible heritage of Quebec and Canadian folk arts and traditions, including those of the First Nations and ethnic communities.

Established in 2007, DHC/ART is a non-profit organization dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art. Housed in two heritage buildings located in the heart of Old Montreal, DHC/ART’s programming has met with critical acclaim both at home and around the world.

The Lethbridge exhibition centre, devoted to the visual arts, opened in 2013. It presents temporary exhibitions giving visitors privileged access to up-and-coming contemporary artists from Montréal and elsewhere. Guided tours and workshops are also offered.

The exhibition centre, located on the Université de Montréal campus, presents shows on a variety of subjects, combining visual arts, architecture and the humanities. Its permanent exhibition introduces visitors to 41 pieces from its collection, located at different public spaces on its site.