List of Montreal Museums

Here is a list of some of the top museums in Montreal, Canada including art museums, botanical gardens, natural history and more!

Photo of The Museum of Fine Arts © chucka_nc

POINTE-A-CALLIERE MUSEUM

The Pointe-a-Calliere museum sits on the site of Montreal’s first settlement. Housing artifacts and history about Montreal, it’s a great place to learn about the city.

Hours of operation: Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed on Monday

Contact:
Pinte-a-Calliere
350 Place Royale
Corner of de la Commune
Old Montreal, Quebec
Canada H2Y 3Y5
(514) 872-9150
Website

MONTREAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

Founded in 1860, The Museum of Fine Arts is Montreal’s oldest art institution and largest museum. Works by artists such as Van Gogh, Monet and other well recognized names are housed in two buildings.

Hours of operation: Tuesday to Friday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed on Monday.

Contact:
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1379 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Montréal, QC H3G, Canada
(514) 285-200
Website

MONTREAL BIODOME

The Montreal Biodome hosts four different ecosystems found across the Americas and is home to over 4000 animals from macaws to penguins. The building was originally the 1976 Olympics cycling and judo venue.

Hour of operation: Times vary according to season. Please check with the website for details.

Contact:
Montreal Biodome
4777 avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Montréal, Québec
H1V 1B3
(514) 868-3000
Website

PLANETARUIM DE MONTREAL

If you’ve ever wondered about the mysteries of the universe, Canada’s largest planetarium is the place to visit. Multimedia shows are in English and French.

Hours of operation: Hours vary according to season. Please check with the website for details.

Contact:
Planétarium de Montréal
1000, rue Saint-Jacques
Montréal (Québec) H3C 1G7
(514) 872-4530
Website

MONTREAL BOTANICAL GARDEN

Covering 185 acres this is one of the worlds largest botanical gardens. It offers 30 distinct gardens including Japanese, Chinese and Canadian gardens and over 22,000 species of plants.

Hours of operation: Hours vary according to season. Please check with the website for details.

Contact:
Montreal Botanical Gardens
4101, rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal, Québec
Canada, H1X 2B2
514 872-1400
Website

MONTREAL HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTER

The Montreal Holocaust Memorial Center was founded in 1979 by a group of Holocaust survivors. It is home to more than 400 artifacts and testamonies. Montreal has the third largest holocaust survivor population in the world.

Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Wednesday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed on Saturday.

Contact:
Montreal Holocaust Memorial Center
5151, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine
(Cummings House)
Montréal (Québec)
H3W 1M6 Canada
514-345-2605
Website

MCCORD MUSEUM

Located in McGill University’s old student union building, the McCord Museum follows Canada’s history back 10,000 years. With over 900,000 objects to see including archaeological artifacts, textiles, photos, and paintings, it is a must see!

Hours of operation: Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and some Mondays (check website for details)

Contact:
McCord Museum of Canadian History
690 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E9
(514) 398-7100
Website

REDPATH MUSEUM

Open since 1882, the Redpath Museum hosts a hodgepodge of artifacts from prehistoric to modern times. Objects include Egyptian antiquities, prehistoric animals, samurai armor and precious stones.

Hours of operation:Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00pm to 5:00 pm, closed on Saturday

Contact:
859 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2K6
(514) 398-4086
Website

MUSEE D’ART CONTEMPORIAN DE MONTREAL

Showcasing work from more than 1500 artists this is the largest museum of contemporary art in Canada. Over 7000 pieces of art are on display.

Hours of operation: Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Wednesday 11:00 am o 9:00 pm, closed on Mondays except public holidays.

Contact:
Musee d’Art Contemporian de Montreal
185, Sainte-Catherine Ouest (corner Jeanne-Mance)
Montréal, Québec H2X 3X5
(514) 847-6226
Website

MUSEE DES HOSPITALIERES DE L’HOTEL-DIEU DE MONTREAL

This museum is home to Montreal’s medical history including exhibits about the Hospitalières of St Joseph, the Nursing Order of the Nuns, and long lost medical treatments and medical discoveries.

Hours of operation: Hours vary according to season. Please contact the website for details.

Contact:
Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal
201 avenue des Pins Ouest
Montréal
Québec, Canada
H2W 1R5
(514) 849-2919
Website