Montreal's museums

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.

Established in 1882, the Redpath Museum preserves and displays large collections of ancient and modern organisms, minerals, and world culture (ethnological) artefacts. It serves as a teaching and reserach unit at McGill University. Research focuses on the history of life and biodiversity of the planet.

Dynamic, participatory and exciting exhibitions to explore the science and technology that shape our lives! Experience the countless spinoffs of scientific and technical development, imagine the future and discover the impact of environmental issues in stimulating spaces where you can touch, manipulate, test thanks to interactive devices. At the IMAX®TELUS cinema, immerse yourself in worlds larger than life, experience new adventures on a giant screen, through spectacular images and a powerful 36,000 W sound system.

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 Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan redefines the very essence of planetariums through its original and innovative approach to astronomy. Shows both poetic and scientific are presented in its immersive theatres.

The first museum in North America where you can get up close to living insects as they move around in total freedom.

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.

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.