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Sites 16

Biodôme de Montreal

Presents 5 ecosystems: the Tropical, Laurentian forests, the St. Lawrence marine ecosystem, and the Polar World - Arctic and Antarctic. Visitor information, technology behind the scenes, exhibit and animal descriptions and photos, education program summary, and research project details.

The Biosphere

Exhibits on the environment, water, and ecosystems. An overview, the history of the museum, educational activities, and Environment Canada links.

Canadian Centre for Architecture

A museum and study centre devoted to international architecture

The Cinémathèque québécoise

The history of the museum and a description of exhibits. Site is in English, French, and Spanish with additional information given in French.

Galerie Leonard & Bina Ellen Gallery

Gallery devoted to showing contemporary art and historical Canadian art. Includes a catalogue of its publications.

Insectarium de Montréal

A museum with collections of live and mounted insects. History, goals, programs, and exhibits.

Maison Saint-Gabriel

A small farm and historical museum. Hours of operation, location, and admission rates.

McCord Museum

History museum with collections dating primarily from the 19th century to today, chronicling the heritage of Montreal and Quebec. Guided tours, school programs, archives, cultural activities.

Montreal Museum Day

An annual event where Montreal museums offer free admission and shuttle bus service. Bus routes and participating museum links.

Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art

Exhibitions exploring the main trends in contemporary art. Features painting, sculpture, art video, and new media. Exhibits, activities, publications, and membership information.

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

A dynamic social and cultural institution that has something for people of all ages. Information on the museum's history, collections, exhibitions and a "virtual visit" via webcam.

The Montreal Science Centre

Exhibits on 12 advanced industrial sectors, and two movie theatres. Virtual tour, photos, and a webzine.

Musee d'Art Contemporain de Montreal - Media Centre

A site of the contemporary art museum devoted to documentary research in contemporary art, and provides a directory of contemporary arts websites and lists of research products.

Musée des Hospitalières de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal

The history of the museum, visiting hours and admission fees are available in English. Additional information about the exhibits and activities is available in French.

Pointe-à-Callière

A museum of archeology and history, featuring remarkable architectural remains displayed in situ, along with hundreds of artifacts. Lists featured exhibitions, coming events, educational programs, administration and press releases, and a virtual tour.

Stewart Museum

Located since 1955 at the Fort on Île Sainte-Hélène near Montreal, this museum tells the history of the discovery, exploration and development of Canada, and its close relationship with the civilizations of Western Europe, which gave it birth. 

 

 

Sites 2

Quebec Biodiversity

Redpath Museum site. Covers many aspects of biological diversity, including theory, species lists, and conservations issues. Emphasis on the province of Quebec.

Redpath Museum

Public programs, staff, exhibits, permanent collections, and both undergraduate and graduate teaching programs.