Montreal's museums

The Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage aims to highlight the various events and people who featured prominently in the City's history, from colonization to the present day.

Founded in 1931 by Brother Marie-Victorin, the Jardin botanique de Montréal is now renowned worldwide as one of the finest and largest of its kind.

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

This sumptuous residence, classified rare historic monument in the East of the metropolis, plunges us into the beginning of the 20th century’s atmosphere of prosperity. Its architecture, interior decoration and domestic installations testify to an influential and avant-garde Francophone bourgeoisie whose actions on the development of Montreal were important.

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.

At the heart of this exceptional patriot site, a new permanent exhibition entitled "Between Armed Resistance and Insurrection, Chapter 2" pays tribute to the many Patriots who were incarcerated there between 1837 and 1840 and explains the conditions of their imprisonment. During your visit, you will also discover a number of Patriot artefacts presented in an original way.

The Cinémathèque québécoise conserves Quebec’s and Canadian cinema, as well as international animated film. Its mission is also to present these works and support cinematic art in all its forms.

The exhibition centre, located on the Université de Montréal campus, presents shows on a variety of subjects, combining visual arts, architecture and the humanities. Its permanent exhibition introduces visitors to 41 pieces from its collection, located at different public spaces on its site.