Montreal's museums

Learn about taboos, scandals and secrets of yesteryear when you tour this museum devoted to the fascinating history of how the Misericordia Sisters assisted unwed mothers and their children. The work of Rosalie Cadron-Jetté (1794-1864), the community’s founder, is still appreciated today.

The Avataq Cultural Institute preserves and celebrates the Inuktitut language and contemporary Inuit culture of Nunavik, with artworks and documentary, photographic and audiovisual archives as well as pieces from Nunavik’s archaeological and material culture.

Designated a National Historic Site, the very birthplace of Montréal, Pointe-à-Callière is a spectacular museum built atop an authentic archaeological site. Also, enjoy the multimedia show and international exhibitions.

Take a trip back to the 17th century. A guide will tell you about the house the welcomed the King's Wards and the people who lived in it for centuries.

Located in the heart of the Cité des arts du cirque, TOHU is the North American centre for performance, creativity, experimentation, and convergence of culture, the environment and community involvement. Visit the permanent exhibition Quel cirque!, and temporary exhibitions, which present works in connection the society, the circus or the environment.

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.

Numerous parks over a distance of 4 km
Art and nature intertwine along the shores of the Saint-Louis Lake.

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.