Montreal's museums

Discover the new Biodome! This oasis in the heart of the city, recreates the most beautiful ecosystems of the Americas : the tropical rainforest, the maple grove of the Laurentians, Gulf of St Lawrence, the Labrador coast and sub-Antarctic islands.

In a building featuring a daring design, awarded with LEED Platinum certification, enjoy an immersive experience of the Universe, with two complementary shows and cutting-edge 360° domes! Let yourself be whisked off to the very limits of outer space, and don’t miss the digital interactive exhibition.

$8 THURSDAY EVENINGS: Starting at 5:30 p.m., get a special deal on either of the double features at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium.

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 mission of the Quebec's Masters and Artisans Museum is to highlight the ingenuity and creativity of the creators and artisans of handmade objects made in Quebec, in its traditional and contemporary form.

Canada’s largest museum in a hospital presents the story of the Shriners Masonic fraternity and their Montréal hospital, one of Canada’s leading pediatric care and research centres since 1925.

A museum of moving pictures, the Cinémathèque safeguards a world-class audiovisual heritage. It highlights works from Quebec and elsewhere in Canada and international animated films, for cultural and educational purposes.

The entire city's history captured in one place. The Centre d'histoire de Montréal opens the doors to a discovery of Montréal's many identities. Three floors of permanent and temporary exhibits offer a rich taste of the eventful and sometimes turbulent adventures of this metropolis.

The history museum invites you to discover the life of an exceptionnal woman and to visit exhibits and an archaeological site that you will find captivating. Head for Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, 18th century jewel of our heritage, for an insight into Montréal's past.