The Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History was opened on May 17, 1992. Its opening was timed to celebrate the 350th anniversar …
The Montreal Museum of Modern Art was founded in 1964 by the government of Quebec. In 1983 it became an independent organization. …
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is one of Canada’s oldest art museums. The museum was founded in 1860 as the Association of Fine …
The Montreal Science Center is a popular Canadian museum dedicated entirely to the history of science and modern technology. The m …
The Fur Trade Museum in Lashin is a historical building located in the vicinity of the city on the banks of the Lashin Canal. The …
In the historical part of Montreal is located Notre-Dame de Bon Secour – a small temple built by French settlers in 1678 on the in …
The Stewart Museum is a Canadian historical museum, one of the largest in the country. The museum is located on the island of St. …
The Canadian Railway Museum is located in the southern suburbs of Montreal. There are more than 250 thousand exhibits dedicated to …
The Ecomuseum du Fier Monde was originally located in a building that was an ordinary public bath - in 1905, the townspeople decid …
Maison Saint-Gabriel is a former farm that was acquired by a descendant of the Bourgeoys royal dynasty in 1668. However, it became …
McCord is a popular public museum located in the heart of Montreal and dedicated to the study and systematization of the historica …
The Château Ramsay Museum reflects the life and development of Montreal throughout its three hundred-year history. The museum’s co …
Redpath is a popular natural history museum located in Montreal, Canada. Redpath is considered one of the oldest museums in Canada …
Montreal is a city where history, science and contemporary art meet at every turn. Walking through old neighborhoods and new cultural venues turns an ordinary trip into a rich discovery: from archaeological excavations to avant-garde installations. For lovers of museum routes, the city offers a wide range of expositions that can interest collectors, families with children and art professionals.
Montreal has a variety of museums, each with its own history and unique collections. The Montreal Museum of Modern Art houses the designs of Canadian and international authors and has been developing since 1964, while the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, founded in 1860, is famous for its extensive collections of painting and applied arts. The Montréal Archaeological and Historical Museum (opened May 17, 1992) shows the city’s multilayered history, and the Pointe-a-Caller complex on Place Royal displays preserved archaeological finds and urban mysteries. The Montreal Science Center is dedicated to the development of technology and science, offering interactive exhibitions and shows with modern technologies. In the vicinity, you can visit the Fur Trade Museum in Lashin on the banks of the canal and the Canadian Railway Museum in the southern suburbs with more than 250,000 exhibits. Other significant places are the Stuart Museum on St. Helena, the Maison Saint-Gabriel with a farming history of the XVII century, the Marguerite Bourgeois Museum near Notre Dame de Bon Secourt, the Ecomuseum du Fier Monde in the building of the old public bath, McCord in the city center, the Chateau Ramsay with collections reflecting three hundred years of history, and the natural science Redpath.
The museum life of Montreal is dynamic: temporary exhibitions are regularly opened here and imported exhibitions from other provinces and abroad are held. In the halls of museums you can see both retrospectives of famous artists and popular science projects with interactive and IMAX-programs. Exhibition cycles often change by season, so it’s helpful to keep an eye out for posters and plan your trip according to the topics you’re interested in. Museums also organize lectures, master classes and family programs that make visiting accessible and fun for guests of all ages.
Come to Montreal to experience the museum palette of the city in person: walks through the expositions leave a lasting impression and expand the idea of the culture of Canada. For full immersion, book excursions with a private guide - local guides know the routes without queues, tell little-known stories and select the optimal program for your interests. Plan your trip in advance, book tickets and guides, and every museum stop in Montreal will be a bright and memorable event.
