Montreal's museums

The Avataq Cultural Institute ensures the conservation, documentation and enhancement of the language and heritage of the Inuit of Nunavik with its vast collection of archives, archaeological objects, works of art and material culture.

The Écomusée du fier monde is a history museum that promotes grassroots involvement. You are invited to explore little known facets of Montreal culture. Visit the Écomusée exhibition and the former Généreux public bath, a magnificent example of 1920's architecture.

This visit offers you the opportunity to learn about the rich rural heritage from the 17th to the 20th century, as well as the story of the pioneers of Ville-Marie.

Along the St. Lawrence River, Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier is an outstanding example of rural architecture of the New France. The house, built in 1710, sit on an archeological, revealing indigenous occupation that dates 5, 500 years ago.

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.