a new discovery and now one of my favourites museums in montreal! I can't believe it took me this…read morelong to visit. Everything is so fun to look at and read and learn, the views at the top are also very nice with comfortable couches to just sit relax and enjoy. I loved reading about the history of the building as well as walking through the small garden area. What's also nice about this place is that there isn't many people so you can enjoy at a leisure pace and peacefully. This is an instant add to my list of recommendations for people visiting the city.

Surely I can't be the only first-time Montreal tourist that confused the Biosphere with the…read moreBiodome. They're completely different attractions in separate locations, but in my limited memory bank, they sounded the same to me. The Biodome is basically an indoor zoo housed in the converted 1976 Olympic Velodrome, while the Biosphere is a climate change museum in a steel geodesic dome. It was originally designed by Buckminster Fuller as the US pavilion for Expo 67. The vintage appealed to us as well as other nearby sights, so Jamie W and I chose to visit the Biosphere on Île Sainte-Hélène, a separate island on the St Lawrence River. We had seen the distinctive structure from a distance in the Old Port, and it intrigued us as something built in 1967 to represent the future. The dated Jetsons-like architecture has been well maintained. There were two floors featuring interactive exhibitions and generic installations focused on climate change, sustainable development, and ecological action. They varied in their level of engagement. The highlight was definitely the Belvedere, the outdoor vista walkway on the 4th floor (Photo 8). Admission is pricey at C$25.50. RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/5xJP7p11YR

This is probably the best Contemporary Museum I've visited. My friends and I have a tradition that…read moreevery year during the Jazz Festival we would travel down to Montreal. We've been doing this for about 5 years and this year we decided to go to this museum. I've been to many museums in Boston, NYC, and LA. However, besides the Broad in LA- this museum is very well curated. What I love the most is that many of them are interactive and keeps you curious. I highly suggest you visit museum when you have a chance!

It will be my pleasure to update this review at some future date, several years from now…read more As a fan of contemporary art I was looking forward to this museum only to learn - too late - that it's under renovation for the next couple of years. The site I was directed to (in Montreal's underground mall) is a tiny sample of their usual offering, so small in fact, that paying anything to enter struck me as an utter money grab. (My entry fee was waived as I had the Passport MTL). Even with essentially free admission for me, what was on view here was less than compelling and I had to work hard to engage my interest. My recommendation is to wait until they're back in their permanent home. Finding this place wasn't worth the time it took but, of course, I thought I was headed to the real deal, not a temporary exhibit.

If you're planning a trip to Montreal, I would highly recommend coming here for a evening night…read morestroll. It's absolutely stunning at night time. The displays were gorgeous. The roads are uneven and narrow so it might be challenging if you have a stroller. My family and I really enjoyed it though. It's definitely a place worth visiting.

Such a unique and beautiful experience at the…read more Montreal Botanical Garden!! Your admission ticket allows you to come back at night to experience the garden lights! The Chinese Garden was spectacular at night! The colors reflecting on the water!- Stunning! The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto playing was so special! Highly recommend!!

On a walking tour of Montreal, we stopped in front of this museum. Our guide encouraged us to check…read moreit out, so we did the next day. The experience is unique. An archaeological dig is the site of the museum. Displayed are artifacts going back years and years. Highlights include seeing what was the first cobblestone street in the city, walking on a glass floor on top of the dig, walking through a tunnel that was once the sewer system, and seeing the original peace treaty with France on display. This was a fun and interesting way to spend 90 minutes or so learning about the city!

This museum is interesting and truly educational. Montreal is one of the most interesting cities in…read moreNorth American (IMO), and a museum on the history and early architecture makes it unique. Displays of historical finds, and records are combined with higher tech displays, including some more sophisticated ones, such as having a somewhat real conversation with a (likely) AI generated image of a tavern owner from the 17th century. Navigating this museum may be challenging for folks with mobility issues or vertigo. Many areas are dark, including stairs (elevators are plentiful). But some rooms are built on top of some of the original structures, covered with plate glass floors. Looking down at these and walking might be a struggle for some. And because the museum is in Old Montreal, there are plenty of places you can go in the immediate vicinity before and after your visit!

I stumbled upon the Galerie Michel-Ange while I was wandering in Old Montreal. I was attracted by…read morethe Simpsons and neon lights pop artwork showcased in their storefront. A lady was passing by at the same time and both of us ended up having a big laugh as we were having trouble finding the front door... This gallery showcases artworks by local artists, you can find paintings and sculptures of all kinds and for all tastes arranged on two floors. Their inventory is quite impressive and they also offer discounted artwork. Galerie Michel-Ange was a really nice discovery, I recommend if you're in the area!

Located in Old Montreal on a beautiful little cobble stone street. The exterior of the gallery is…read moremodest and blends in with the surrounding buildings so well that you can almost miss it. A small elegant sign hangs above the door. In the window there is a puzzle piece that is eye catching and seems so out of place it stopped me in my tracks... I had to go in. Inside there are various works of art that are contemporary and unique. Each vibrant in color and creativity. A great collection of paintings from several artists.  The space is airy and bright which displays the pieces wonderfully. I did go back to that puzzle piece... Just so cool and different.  Art is subjective and although I wouldn't purchase any of the pieces (not that I could afford them lol), I did appreciate the talent displayed is this lovely gallery.

The pictures don't do the garden justice. Absolutely must when visiting Montreal. If you have more…read moretime in the area, then consider getting a passport which gives you unlimited entrance and parking to multiple attractions. Single day tickets are about $25 CAD and parking $14 CAD. Originally thought it was a bit pricey for a garden, but it was worth it imho. Plus, you have in & out privileges as it's a day pass. We had the luxury of getting there in the morning to see the gardens in daylight, then came back for the garden of the lights which was enchanting. Loved it, highly recommend!

While visiting Montreal, this was one of the activities on our list. We went on a Sunday morning,…read moreand the place was already getting crowded. The grounds are well kept, and there are little human rest areas, to get out of the sun, use the bathroom and look at the little learning exhibits. Try and do the Chinese and Japanese Gardens early, because they get overrun with kids and mothers taking pictures of their offspring at every turn. Then, walk out to the Arboretum portion of the park. Most of the flowers had already bloomed, so we were a little bummed. Late May/Early June would have been the best time to go.

What an absolutely hidden gem here in Montreal. If I were to make a museum about a town I love,…read morethis is exactly how I would have done it. With lots of interactive exhibits following from indigenous to colonization to modern times. Full of interesting facts about infrastructure, transportation, immigration and so much more. The temporary exhibit was a multimedia experiment full of amazing stories about people in Montreal that don't have your typical life or job. Love, love, love this museum and everyone should experience it.

If you've already been to the Museum of Vancouver, it's kind of the same vibes. The Mem is a space…read morethat showcases the diversity of Montrealers' identities and their histories through interactive activities and exhibitions. The café/gift shop inside the building is really good and you do not want to miss the lobby!

April 7, 2024 Planetarium in Montreal?…read more This planetarium has two shows: Beyond the Sun, In Search of a New Earth , and We are stars. Costs about $23CAN or $16US. Each of the two shows is about 26 minutes long. Beyond the Sun, In Search of a New Earth is a cartoon type animation designed for elementary school children. We are stars is a more adult oriented movie, with decent astronomical depictions. You need to make paid reservations a day ahead on the planetarium website, as there is a schedule of shows in English, and shows in French, with early day shows in English invariably sold out a day in advance. And the shows are not shown every day of the week. Located near Olympic Stadium in Montreal, just across from the Bioderm. Make you reservations first here at the Planetarium, and then spend the other part of the day at the Bioderm, and Insectarium, a mile away. Olympic Stadium is reachable by metro some 7 miles from downtown Montreal. These are not Imax films, simply ordinary movies, charging a premium price. First planetarium I attended without evening skies, planets, star systems on a domed screen. Could have seen it in a movie theater in French with English subtitles for less, without going to the planetarium.

The exhibits are actually free to visit. Only the movie theatres require tickets. I spend about an…read morehour there to look at meteorites. The only thing that they could improve is to increase the number of English movies played at late afternoon on weekends and mornings on weekdays. Right now, the English programming on weekday mornings are catered towards parents with kids.