Cultural activities

Montréal is just buzzing with historical sites, museums and art galleries that just want to be discovered. You can embark on a cultural adventure on your own or ask for the services of a tour guide.

Montreal Fine Arts Museuml
The Montreal Fine Arts Museum attracts thousands of Montrealers and tourists alike with its refined selection of travelling, temporary and permanent art exhibitions.

Montreal Contemporary Art Museum
Truly a museum for the 21st century, this museum is Canada’s premier institution dedicated to contemporary art.

Le Château Dufresne
Showcasing the Beaux-Arts style architecture and antique furnishings of the former Dufresne residences, the Chateau Dufresne was declared an historic monument by the provincial government in 1976.
Château Ramezay Museum
A museum that not only houses history, it is history itself.

La Maison Saint-Gabriel
A treasure trove of some ten thousand historical artefacts dating back to the seventeenth century, the Maison Saint Gabriel continues to serve as an educational centre for schools and anyone else interested in learning about Quebec's rich cultural past.

Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours - Musée Marguerite-Bourgeoys
This restored chapel is an important historical and religious site.

Musée McCord d'histoire canadienne
Founded in 1921 by David Ross McCord, The McCord Museum is a public research and teaching museum dedicated to the preservation, study, diffusion, and appreciation of Canadian history.

Pointe-à-Callière, Musée d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal
is spectacular museum is home to thousands of artifacts, artworks and archaeological splendours showcasing the colourful history of Montreal.

Musée Stewart au Fort de l'Île Sainte-Hélène
The Stewart Museum specializes in artefacts from XVII and XIX century.

Biodôme de Montréal
The Biodome consists of four separate ecosystems, each complete with plants and various species of wildlife indigenous to that region.

Jardin botanique de Montréal
The Montreal Botanical Garden is one of the largest and most beautiful botanical gardens in the world.

Insectarium de Montréal
The Insectarium is now the largest museum of its type in North America and one of the biggest insectariums in the world.

Planétarium de Montréal
Founded in 1966 by Maier Jean Drapeau, The Planétarium is one of the major educational scientific installations in Montreal.

Le Centre des sciences de Montréal
The mission of the Montréal Science Centre is to help visitors of all ages acquire an understanding of science and technology for use in building their future.

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