Montreal's museums

Established in 2007 by Phoebe Greenberg, the Phi Foundation for Contemporary Art is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing impactful experiences with contemporary art to the public.

Visit Maison Le Ber-Le Moyne, the oldest complete building on Montréal Island. Explore Lachine’s heritage in the temporary exhibition.

The Insectarium is closed for works. See you when it reopens in Summer 2021!

Dynamic, involving and exciting exhibitions show you how science and technology are shaping our lives. In stimulating surroundings, experiment the countless applications of scientific and technical progress, venture into the future and discover the impact of environmental issues through a hands-on approach, using interactive devices. At the IMAX®TELUS Theatre leap into a larger than life experience. The adventure comes alive on the giant screen in spectacular images and through a powerful 36,000 W sound system.

With its collection of nearly 50 sculptures, the Sculpture Garden at Parc René-Lévesquede Lachine is one of the largest contemporary sculpture gardens in Canada. Take a walk and see the work of renowned artists such as Linda Covit, André Fournelle, Michel Goulet, David Moore and Bill Vazan.

In addition to the permanent exhibitions – Where Montréal Began, Memory Collector, Building Montréal, Crossroads Montréal, Archaeo-Adventure and Come Aboard! Pirates or Privateers? – The Museum also presents Generations MTL, an avant-garde multimedia extravaganza on the history of the city. Every year, the Museum also holds national and international temporary exhibitions as well as a full and constantly changing program of cultural activities for young people and families. Check our website.

Located along the St. Lawrence River, Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier is an outstanding example of rural architecture in the early days of the French regime. The foundations of the house, built in 1710, sit on the largest pre-historical archeological site on the island of Montréal, revealing Amerindian occupation that dates back over 5, 500 years ago.

Discover the Biodôme, where more than 4,800 animals from 220 different species and some 500 plant species await you under one roof.