Facility activities
A New Year’s Gathering: Starting the Year on the Right Foot
Dorval museum of local history and heritage
Free bilingual presentation
Sunday, January 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Advance registration is required.
Traditional dance in Québec is far from forgotten. A new generation of dancers and "callers" is ready to help you ring in the New Year with joy and fun! No experience is needed: you will easily learn how to dance thanks to our guest artist, who will guide you step-by-step through the basics and richness of this shared heritage. Join us for this festive gathering!
Event
Facility activities
Audiences
Adults
Children
Dates
Dorval museum of local history and heritage
Address
1850, Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore,
Dorval, QC H9S 2E6
Phone
(514) 633-4314
Regular Schedule
From Jan 6 to Apr 8
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
From Apr 9 to May 31
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
From Jun 1 to Aug 31
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
From Sep 1 to Jan 5
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
Holidays Schedule
Holidays follow the regular schedule
Facilities
Permanent exhibition
Dorval, More than Three Hundred Years of History!
Artefacts, photographs and multimedia installations come together in this permanent exhibition, which portrays the social and economic history of Dorval, from colonization to the present day.
Temporary exhibition
from Jul 18, 2026 to Jul 18, 2027
Dorval, Point of Passage to History
This commemorative exhibition takes you back to the summer of 1976, recalling the historic passage of the Olympic torch relay to Montreal 50 years ago. Through never-before-seen archival images, personal accounts, and memorabilia, rediscover the emotion, pride, and Olympic spirit that united our Dorval community.
Upcoming exhibition
from Nov 26, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
Delivering Magic...
The Museum is reviving its wonderful holiday tradition of presenting an exhibition of antique toys. The theme of this new edition revolves around transportation: trains, trucks, horse-drawn carriages, and airplanes are all on display!
Lectures
Lecture : 325th Anniversary of the Great Peace of Montreal
On the occasion of the 325th anniversary of this pivotal diplomatic event, come and discover its key players and their motivations, as well as the codes and symbols that made this historic event a highly significant moment in the relations between France and its First Nations allies.
Facility activities
Tea at the Museum: The Vauxhall Gardens
Relive the magic of 18th-century London! This year, our traditional Tea at the Museum invites you to experience the festive atmosphere of the famous Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.
These legendary gardens were the ultimate destination to socialize, enjoy music, and drink tea. Seated in the bright setting of our sunroom, come and savour an authentic English afternoon tea.
Facility activities
Collecting Antique Toys
Is collecting your passion? Learn how to care for vintage items and discover their value with passionate collectors Stéphane Corriveau and Marlène Lemieux!