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Museums and historic sites in Montreal

Museums and historic sites to dive into history.

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Pointe-à-Callière – Montréal Archaeology and History Complex

Designated a National Historic Site, Pointe-à-Callière is a spectacular museum built atop an authentic archaeological site located at Montréal's birthplace.

Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (MAC)

Founded in 1964, the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC) is the first institution in Canada dedicated exclusively to contemporary art.In its temporary space at Place Ville-Marie, the Museum offers a varied program of exhibitions of works by Quebec, Canadian and international artists.

Montréal Space for Life – Insectarium

This first museum in North America where you can get up close to living insects as they move around freely is an opportunity to immerse yourself in their habitat.

Maison du pressoir

This museum showcases Sault-au-Récollet, the historic heart of Ahuntsic-Cartierville and the cradle of the development of northern Montréal since the 17th century.
Free

The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA)

Showcasing centuries-old works of art, including ancient artefacts and modern masterpieces by Rodin, Monet, Rembrandt, and more.With global and Canadian art, world-class exhibitions, and events for all ages, this cultural landmark offers a rich and memorable experience.

Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA)

The Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) is an international research centre and museum founded by Phyllis Lambert in 1979 on the conviction that architecture is a matter of public interest.

Lachine Canal National Historic Site

Built in 1825 to bypass the Lachine Rapids on the St. Lawrence River, this two-hundred-year-old waterway stretches for 14.5 km.
Free

The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site

Located in an enchanting natural setting on the edge of Lake Saint-Louis, this National Historic Site will help you discover one of the most important periods in the economy of Canada: the fur trade at the beginning of the 19th century.

ICAO Museum (International Civil Aviation Organization)

This museum celebrates the history of air transportation and the UN agency's contributions to its development.

Château Dufresne – Musée et lieu historique patrimonial

This sumptuous house, a designated historical monument, reflects the aspirations and tastes of Montréal's early 20th-century francophone bourgeoisie.

Montréal Science Centre

Interactive, dynamic, and exciting exhibitions that explore the science and technology shaping our lives!

Redpath Museum

Discover the natural history and diversity of Québec through exhibits on palaeontology, mineralogy, zoology and biodiversity, as well as through an impressive variety of cultural displays from antiquity (Egypt and the Mediterranean Basin) and around the globe.

Museums and historic sites offer a straight line into the eras that shaped our cities and regions. Art collections, archaeological remains and immersive exhibitions each tell their piece of the story, and rain or shine, it is an outing that always feeds the mind. Some sites even bring the past to life with costumed guides and hands-on displays. Dive into the directory in Montreal to line up your next cultural fix.