Montreal's museums

The Écomusée du fier monde invites you to travel back to the time of the Industrial Revolution! As a history and a community museum, we encourage you to explore the history of labour and reflect on the social issues in the area. The Écomusée is situated in the former Généreux public bath, a magnificent example of 1920s architecture.

With collections totalling more than 7,800 works, the MAC is Canada’s premier museum dedicated exclusively to contemporary art. It offers a varied program, ranging from presentations showcasing its permanent collections to temporary exhibitions of works by Québec, Canadian and international artists.

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.

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.

The Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage is dedicated to highlighting various events and people who featured prominently in the City’s history. Located in the former coach house of the Forest and Stream Club and enriched by an atrium offering an unparalleled view of Lake Saint-Louis, the Museum combines historic cachet, innovative multimedia installations and original exhibits to offer its visitors a unique experience in the heart of Dorval’s history.

The Fashion Museum is an ethnological museum which shows, by its collection and exhibitions, cultural diversity of Quebec society. The Fashion Museum is the only museum in Quebec devoted entirely to fashion history and textile art.

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!

The Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec’s mission is to promote the inventiveness of the creators of handmade objects in Quebec. Its artistic objective is to increase awareness of traditional as well as contemporary arts, fine crafts and craftsmanship. The Museum also gives a special place to the expression of the arts and traditions of the numerous cultural communities that make up its local population, and reflect Canada’s diversity today. The Museum’s focus on learning and drive towards information accessibility makes it an important educational institution that specifically reaches schools and students.