Montreal's museums

The Biosphère, a museum dedicated to the environment, presents exhibitions and artistic installations, prompting dialogue between science, culture, social innovation and the environment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.