Museums and galleries in Montreal

Museums and galleries in Montreal

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   SeeMuseumParc Jean-Drapeau

   Montreal Biosphère

   The former United States pavilion from Expo 67, a geodesic dome designed by R. Buckminster Fuller. It now houses an Environment Canada museum dedicated to water and the environment.

   Jun 1-Sep 6: daily 10AM-5PM; Sep 7-May 31: Thu-Sun 10AM-5PM·$22.75/adult, $20.5/senior, $16.5/student, $11.5/youth, $62.75/family · Wi-Fi · Wheelchair accessible
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   SeeScience museumOld Montreal

   Vieux-Port

   Old Port

   The Old Port is a large waterfront green space with attractions such as Cirque du Soleil, the Montreal Science Center, the Labyrinth, the Clock Tower, and a large outdoor audio-visual stage which is the site for the Canada Day fireworks.

   6AM-Midnight
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   Château Ramezay Museum

   18th century Governor's residence and gardens full of historical artifacts from daily life.

   Jun-Oct 10:00-18:00 daily·$4 child, $5 student, $8 adults, $6 senior, $16.50 families
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   Canadian Centre for Architecture

   Centre canadien d'architecture

   Architecture museum and research institute that incorporates the Shaughnessy House, an 1876 Second Empire-style manison. Across boulevard René-Lévesque from the CCA is a sculpture garden with works designed around the theme of architecture. Guided tours available.

   Wed Fri 11:00-18:00, Thu 11:00-21:00, Sat Sun 11:00-17:00·$10 adults, $7 seniors, free for students and children · Wheelchair accessible
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   SeeHistory museumDowntown

   McCord Museum

   Musée McCord

   Museum dedicated to Canadian history, next to McGill University.

   Tue Thu Fri 10:00-18:00, Wed 10:00-21:00, Sat Sun 10:00-17:00·$20/adult, $19/senior, $15/student, $30/family, children free · Wheelchair accessible
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   St. Joseph's Oratory

   Oratoire Saint-Joseph

   The largest church in Canada, it has an impressive neo-Renaissance exterior and a contemporary bell tower. The Basilica has a beautiful, restrained, somewhat stark Art Deco interior, complete with unusual, elongated wooden statues of saints, and combined with the great height of its ceiling, it may seem somewhat forbidding, but it also has a more traditionally expressive series of statues of the Stations of the Cross and Crucifix at the altar and a pretty series of mosaics behind the altar. It is a favourite pilgrimage for devotees of Brother André, who was reputed to have healed the sick and handicapped. Includes a remarkable collection of crutches and canes from the healed. In good weather, it is also possible to stroll through the beautiful garden next to the Oratory which features the Stations of the Cross in marble sculptures. The garden is peaceful and beautifully maintained. The views from both the Oratory and the garden are magnificent and well-worth the climb. Watch for the faithful climbing on their knees to the top.

   Wheelchair accessible
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   Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

   Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal

   Many prominent travelling exhibits.

   Tue, Thu-Sun 10:00-17:00, Wed 10:00-21:00* (*only exhibits open from 17:00-21:00). Closed Mon·Age 31+ $24, age 21-30 $16, under 20 free · Wheelchair accessible
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   DoCinemaQuartier Latin-Le Village

   Cinémathèque québecoise

   Modern theater complex with 17-screens (most shows in French only), cafe, restaurant and bar.

   Tue-Sun regular showing 17:00, exhibition hall Tue-Fri 11:00-20:00 and Sat Sun 16:00-20:00·Exhibitions free; film screenings $8 adults, $7 seniors (65+)/students, $5 children (6-15), free for children 5 and under · Wheelchair accessible
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   Le Musée du Château Dufresne

   Chateau Dufresne Museum

   The Château Dufresne is a historic building in the borough of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It currently functions as a historic house museum.

   Wed-Sun 10:00-17:00·$8 adults, $7 students/seniors, $4.50 children 5-17, free children under 5
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    Musée des ondes Emile Berliner

    The Musée des ondes Emile Berliner is a science and history museum dedicated to communicating the heritage of the audio industry in Canada and the world. In line with this, it pays tribute to Emile Berliner, the inventor of the Gramophone, and his descendants’ contributions to the evolution of sound recording. Moreover, the museum looks at the noteworthy contributions of Canadian companies in the 19th and 20th centuries, highlighting the role of Canadian companies and RCA Victor in the creation of satellites and the Canadarm. This makes it a worthwhile experience for those interested in science and technology, Canadian history, and the cultural heritage of St-Henri.

    Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00, Sat Sun 14:00-17:00·$8 adult, $5 student or elderly, $20 family, $5 (per person) for groups of over 5 people
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    SeeHistoric buildingOld Montreal

    Bank of Montréal Museum

    Hands-on museum focusing on the history of banking in Montreal.

    Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00·Free
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    Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site

    Lieu historique national de Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier

    Reconstruction of two 19th-century Victorian homes commemorating the life and accomplishments of Sir George-Étienne Cartier, who was a Canadian statesman and Father of Confederation.

    June 17-Sep-4: Wed-Sun 10AM-5PM; Sept 5-Oct 31: Sat-Mon 10AM-5PM; Dec 1-17: Sat-Sun 10AM-5PM·$4.25/adult, $3.75/senior, youth free, $3.75 per person in commercial group
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    Redpath Museum

    Musée Redpath

    A museum of natural history on the McGill campus.

    Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00, Sun 12:00-17:00, Sat closed·Free · Free entry · Wheelchair accessible
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    Pointe-à-Callière Museum

    Montréal Museum of Archeology and History

    A modern museum built over the ruins of Montreal's first settlement, Pointe à Callière. This museum uses audiovisual technology as well as surrounding archaeological remains to tell the story of Montreal from the first natives to the present day.

    Labour Day to 24 June: Tue-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-5PM; 25 June to Labour Day: Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat-Sun 11AM-6PM·$26/adult, $24/senior, $17/young adult, $13/teenager, $8/child, $52/family
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    SeeLocal museumQuartier Latin-Le Village

    Écomusée du fier monde

    A museum focused on the industrial and working-class history of Montreal (the name literally translates to Ecomuseum of the Proud People), particularly of the surrounding Centre-Sud district (basically the modern-day Le Village and Sainte-Marie neighborhoods). The museum is housed in the Bain Genereux, a 1920s art deco former indoor public pool. Note that unlike most Montreal museums, the exhibits here are only described in French.

    Closed · opens 11 am Wednesday
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    SeeLibraryQuartier Latin-Le Village

    Grande Bibliothèque du Québec

    The inviting, super-modern home to the Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec, a massive library housing four million works. The building itself is a contemporary style building integrating art and architecture including a glass mural, a kinetic luminous mural, a sculpture garden, and varying museum-style displays in the lower-level gallery. The tiles that cover the outside of the building are made to resemble a closed book. Architectural tours are offered.

    Tue-Fri 9AM-9PM, Sat-Sun 9AM-5PM·free · Wi-Fi · Wheelchair accessible
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    Montréal Science Centre

    Centre des sciences de Montréal

    Interactive science museum and IMAX theater.

    Daily 10:00-17:00; check listings for IMAX movie times·IMAX screenings $8.50 child, $10.50 teen, $11.50 adult, $10.50 senior; exhibitions $8.50 child, $13 teen, $15 adult, $13 senior, $40 family; see website for details · Wheelchair accessible
18. SeeArt museumOld Montreal

    DHC/ART

    A privately endowed foundation, DHC/ART is a permanent location for exciting and relevant temporary visual arts exhibitions and projects.

    Wed-Fri 12:00-19:00, Sat Sun 11:00-18:00·Free

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    Centre d'histoire de Montréal

    Covering the history of Montreal from its founding in 1535. The museum is housed in a former fire station that dates from 1903.

    Wed-Sun 10:00-17:00·$6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children (6-17) and students, $15 families, free for children under 6

20. SeeHochelaga-Maisonneuve

    Insectarium

    The Insectarium is a museum centred on the insect world. A few living specimens and many displays, with occasional special exhibits, sometimes offering visitors the opportunity to eat various insect-based dishes from around the world.

    Mid May-early Sep: 09:00-18:00 daily; early Sep-Oct: 09:00-21:00 daily; Nov-mid May: Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00·Adult $21.50, senior $19.25, student $15.50, child 5-17 $10.75, family $59

21. SeeOld Montreal

    Marguerite-Bourgeoys Museum and Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel

    Musée Marguerite-Bourgeoys et Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours

    Built in 1655, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, is the oldest stone church in Montreal. The museum houses artifacts from the church's history and pays tribute to Marguerite Bourgeoys, Montreal's first teacher.

    May-Oct: 11AM-6PM; Oct-May: Tue-Fri 11AM-4PM, 11AM-5PM·$14/adult, $12/senior, $7/student, $5/youth, $30/family

22. SeeMuseumQuartier Latin-Le Village

    Galerie de l'UQAM

    UQAM Gallery

    Contemporary art exhibits, workshops, lectures, and tours.

    Tue-Sat 12:00-18:00·Free · Wheelchair accessible

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    Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier

    A 300-year-old house, next to the river, with a museum open from May to October. It is the most extensive prehistoric archeological site on the Island of Montreal.

    Free

24. DoWest Island

    McGill University MacDonald Campus

    Visit MacDonald Campus of McGill University, featuring its experimental farm, raptor/rare bird centre, eco-museum, and arboretum.

25. SeeOld Montreal

    Place Jacques-Cartier

    Pedestrian street filled with street artists and musicians, and there are numerous fine restaurants and private art galleries nearby.

26. SeeArt museumDowntown

    Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal

    Contemporary art museum at the Place-des-Arts complex.

    Tue 11:00-18:00, Wed-Fri 11:00-21:00, Sat Sun 10:00-18:00·$15 adult, $12 senior (60+), $10 students (18+ with ID), free for children (0-12), $5 youth (13-17), $30 family, children free

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    Maison Saint-Gabriel

    The Maison Saint-Gabriel Museum is located in Montreal, Quebec and is dedicated to preserving the history, heritage and artifacts of the settlers of New France in the mid 17th century. The museum consists of a small farm, which has been administered for more than 300 years by the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal, founded by Marguerite Bourgeoys in Montreal in 1658. The site was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2007.
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    Art Mûr

    Art Mûr is a private contemporary art gallery in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

    Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow
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    Darling Foundry

    Fonderie Darling is a contemporary art complex located in the Cité du Multimédia district of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Located in a former foundry, the complex consists of an art gallery and artists studios. Its mission is to support the creation, production, and dissemination of visual art; it seeks at once to question the role of art and artists in the heart of the city, and to promote that role.

    Closed · opens noon Wednesday
30. SeeHistory museum

    Musée des Hospitalières de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal

    201 Avenue des Pins

    Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow

31. SeeArt gallery

    Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery

    1400 Boulevard De Maisonneuve Ouest

    Closed · opens noon tomorrow·Free entry · Wheelchair accessible

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    FOFA Gallery

    1515 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest

    Open now · closes 6 pm·Free entry · Wheelchair accessible

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    Galerie Cosner

    1260 Rue Sherbrooke O

    Free entry · Limited wheelchair access

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    Galerie D'Art Inuit Images Boréales

    4 Rue Saint-Paul Est

    Open now · closes 6 pm

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    Le Livart

    3980 Rue Saint-Denis

    Closed · opens noon Thursday

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    Galerie et Studio Jano Lapin

    3819 Rue Wellington

    Hours unclear (by appointment)

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    Galerie d'art D.M Béland

    5522 Rue Laurendeau

    Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow

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    Galerie 203

    203 Rue Notre-Dame O

    Free entry

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    La Galerie Espace

    4844 Boul. Saint-Laurent

    Free entry

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    Galerie de Chine

    94 Rue de La Gauchetière Ouest

    Free entry

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