Montreal museums for history buffs

Often regarded as Canadas cultural capital, Montral doesnt lack in the museum department. From Old Montrals mysterious streets to the bustling downtown, the city boasts over 12 history museums, each focusing on different stretches of Montrals rich history.

Pointe--Callire, Montral Museum of Archaeology and History

A renowned archaeological site, the museum was built over Montrals birthplace, which is beautifully showcased in the museums permanent exhibition.

Sir George-tienne Cartier National Historic Site

This historic home commemorates the accomplishments of Cartier, an important Father of Confederation. It is the only Victorian-style interior open to the public in Montral.

McCord Museum

Dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of Canadian history, the McCord Museum was founded in 1921 with David Ross McCords family collection; it now houses over 35,000 artefacts and 1 million photographs.

Montral Holocaust Memorial Centre

Entirely dedicated to Holocaust education and awareness, the Centre provides tools to fight racism and promote respect for diversity through several commemorative programmes.

Centre dhistoire de Montral

The Centre dhistoire de Montral focuses on the events and figures that shaped Montrals fascinating path; the Scandal! Vice, Crime and Morality in Montral exhibition is dedicated to the citys once thriving illegal cabarets.

Chateau Ramezay Museum

This prestigious 18th-century residence, originally built for Claude de Ramezay, then Governor of Montral, was the first building to be recognised as a historical moment?and is the provinces oldest private history museum. Fun fact: Benjamin Franklin was a guest there in 1776.

Maison Saint-Gabriel Museum and Historic Site

Located in lesser-known Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood, Maison Saint-Gabriel is one of the finest remaining examples of New France architecture; it is dedicated to preserving the history and artefacts of the settlers who put down roots there in the mid-1600s.

Muse des Hospitalires de lH?tel-Dieu de Montral

The Muse des Hospitalires traces the history of nurse (and co-founder of Montral) Jeanne-Mance, and her mission to evangelise the Natives of New France and establish a hospital on the island of Montral.

comuse du fier monde

Housed inside a former public bath built in the 1920s, this history and community museum focuses on the Industrial Revolution and working-class citizens who once populated the neighbourhood.

Centre dexposition La Prison-des-Patriotes

Located within the walls of Montrals old prison, the Centres guided visit’s recall the Rebellions of 1837-1838 through insightful and informative exhibitions.