Montreal's museums

Musée de Lachine brings the past to life. Tour the historical buildings, visit the temporary exhibition, stroll the sculpture garden and enjoy free cultural activities to experience the many facets of Lachine's history.

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.

History museum that offers you an unmissable panorama of the religious and medical heritage. Explore the origins of Montreal and the history of the Hôtel-Dieu, the city's first hospital.

This museum, housed in the former RCA Victor factory, pays tribute to Emile Berliner, inventor of the gramophone and recording. Its vast collections are invaluable for anyone wishing to know more about the history and development of technology using electromagnetic waves.

The Oratory Museum is dedicated mainly to religious art. Renowned for its exceptional collection of nativity scenes from around the world, the museum offers a treasure of religious, historical and artistic heritage from Quebec and elsewhere.

In addition to the permanent exhibitions and archaeological remains housed within Pointe-à-Callière, the museum also presents temporary exhibitions of national and international scope, as well as several cultural activities for all ages.

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.

Located in the heart of the Cité des arts du cirque, TOHU is the North American centre for performance, creativity, experimentation, and convergence of culture, the environment and community involvement. Visit the permanent exhibition Quel cirque!, and temporary exhibitions, which present works in connection the society, the circus or the environment.