Montreal's museums

The Guild, historical gallery and museum institution of Canadian art, has been preserving, promoting and encouraging fine crafts for more than one hundred years. Specializing in Inuit and First Nations art, The Guild is comprised of a permanent collection, one of the most influential in Canada, historically and culturally rich archives, an educational program with a broad outreach, and a gallery which draws together works by renowned and emerging artists. Situated in downtown Montreal, beside the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, The Guild Gallery offers all of their customers high quality contemporary art.

Enter the home of Sir George-Étienne Cartier (1814-1873) as though you were a guest of this Father of the Canadian Confederation. This Victorian residence demonstrates the lifestyle of Montreal's 19th Century upper middle-class, as well as the major social and political transformations Cartier took part in.

Learn about taboos, scandals and secrets of yesteryear when you tour this museum devoted to the fascinating history of how the Misericordia Sisters assisted unwed mothers and their children. The work of Rosalie Cadron-Jetté (1794-1864), the community’s founder, is still appreciated today.

The Centre specializes in preserving and promoting the intangible heritage of Quebec and Canadian folk arts and traditions, including those of the First Nations and ethnic communities.

Dynamic, involving and exciting exhibitions show you how science and technology are shaping our lives. In stimulating surroundings, experiment the countless applications of scientific and technical progress, venture into the future and discover the impact of environmental issues through a hands-on approach, using interactive devices. At the IMAX®TELUS Theatre leap into a larger than life experience. The adventure comes alive on the giant screen in spectacular images and through a powerful 36,000 W sound system.

Surrounded by greenery, stroll through the Musée de Lachine’s sculpture garden!

A museum of moving pictures, the Cinémathèque safeguards a world-class audiovisual heritage. It highlights works from Quebec and elsewhere in Canada and international animated films, for cultural and educational purposes.

The Écomusée du fier monde is a history museum that promotes grassroots involvement. You are invited to explore little known facets of Montreal culture. Visit the Écomusée exhibition and the former Généreux public bath, a magnificent example of 1920's architecture.