Montreal's museums

Established in 2007, DHC/ART is a non-profit organization dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art. Housed in two heritage buildings located in the heart of Old Montreal, DHC/ART’s programming has met with critical acclaim both at home and around the world.

Get to know nature’s champions at the Insectarium! Admire their delicate beauty, splendour and ingenuity. Kids are sure to be charmed by the live and naturalized insects. Discover the amazing diversity of insects and meet our enthusiastic nature interpreters, who will be happy to explain this fascinating and too-often misunderstood world.

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

In the very heart of the former Pied-du-Courant prison – where more than 1300 Patriotes were imprisoned and, in somecases executed – you can explore the history of the Rebellion of 1837-1838. Discover a moment in history that is indelibly stamped on Quebec’s collective memory, and let yourself be transported by the Patriotes’ spirit of freedom and democracy.

The Biodôme will be closing temporarily in 2018. When it reopens, it will be completely transformed, offering new and innovative museum experiences.

Planned reopening: July 2019

Designated a National Historic Site, the very birthplace of Montréal, Pointe-à-Callière is a spectacular museum built atop an authentic archaeological site. Also, enjoy the multimedia show and international exhibitions.

The Galerie de l’UQAM is a university gallery dedicated to contemporary art. Committed to research, the institution disseminates the knowledge it generates through exhibitions, public programs and a diverse range of publications.

If you’re looking for curiosities, you mustn’t miss this museum on the history of dentistry from the 18th century to the present. The collection of artifacts with odd uses and fascinating descriptions will make you appreciate how far dentistry has come!