THE 10 BEST Montreal History Museums
History Museums in Montreal
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- Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity.
History Museums
Cote-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grace
Speciality Museums • Art Museums
Ville-Marie
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Pointe-Saint-Charles
Speciality & Gift Shops • Historic Sites
Ville-Marie
Historic Sites • History Museums
Ville-Marie
Speciality Museums • History Museums
Lachine
Military Museums • Speciality Museums
Le Plateau Mont-Royal
History Museums
Olympic Park & Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (HoMa)
Military Museums • History Museums
Ville-Marie
Art Galleries • Art Museums
Ville-Marie
Speciality Museums • History Museums
Saint-Henri
History Museums
Cartierville
History Museums
Ahuntsic-Cartierville
History Museums
Ville-Marie
History Museums
Ville-Marie
Speciality Museums • History Museums
Ville-Marie
Military Museums • History Museums
Cote-Saint-Paul
Art Galleries • Art Museums
History Museums
Verdun
History Museums
History Museums
What travellers are saying
- ASwendSalisbury, NH8 contributionsReally well done exhibit of ruins below the streets of Montreal. At first it’s a bit confusing to navigate but helpful guides are easily found to guide you. Don’t skip the media presentation with wonderful history of the city in French or English with headphones. Also, take the elevator to the top “Belvedere” level for great lookout viewpoint of the city.
This is a must do for history buffsWritten November 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KirstyToronto, Canada5 contributionsExcellent look at history in the city. The experience does require guests to engage with the content by listening to the audios. I’d recommend 1 hour or 2 if you’re really into history.Written November 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ronna HPittsburgh, PA47 contributionsWe visit Holocaust Museum in every city we visit. This one clearly was put together with care and with love. There's always so much to learn and to keep us on our toes when we say "Nevr again"!!Written November 17, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Helen RCanmore, Canada187 contributionsNice walk from our hotel on Crescent Street. Could enjoy admiring all old buildings on route. $19 senior rate. Modern inside c efficient elevator to all 3 (?) floors of exhibits. Particularly loved Indigenous exhibit and the jacket they painstakingly created out of seal intestines. Ample opportunities to sit and watch short videos on same level. Clean bathrooms, always wonderful gift shops full of unique items, lockers to put belongings in, and coffee shop c privacy areas. Montreal old paintings were a bit TOO old for my liking. My recollection of Hx of Montreal back in 1830 sorely lacking, but still enjoyed and learned a lot. Introduced to term “Mile End”. Great job on both these exhibits.Written October 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bruno-Serge B1 contributionBeautiful place, peaceful, especially with the fall colors. Excellent guide, knowlegable. For a nice afternoon with friends or family.Written October 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FoodangeManchester, UK2,795 contributionsThe church was free to enter but then there were charges if you wanted to visit the museum so we decided we’d seen enough of old Montreal.
Still worth visiting this cute church with some amazing stained glass windows.
Not sure why this is under shopping here, it’s a church and museum!Written December 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Aimee C20 contributionsWe got a nice tour with a lot of explanations, my kids loved it! It was a great half day outing. Downstairs they have a nice bunch of games to teach you some history, good for the citizenship exam practice unless they make significant changes. It is a well kept place and a nice thing to add to your list if you are touring Montreal, esp since there are several other attractions nearby in the Old Port area. It's not expensive either. It's good to be a tourist sometimes, if you live here you don't get to do it that much.Written September 13, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA16,412 contributionsWe had a great day at this museum and enjoyed the combination of the dig with the story of the city. There are some gaps in the history story which I wish had been filled. What happened to the old industrial neighborhoods that have apparently been bulldozed? Anyway, it was very interesting. Great for kids because of the multi-media.Written November 16, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Reza SattarzadehMuscat, Oman2,221 contributionsThis open air museum is free to enter and is located at the end of canal Lachine. There are numerous structures at permanent display here which may require a few hours to explore thoroughly. The area is very popular with locals on a weekend for picnics and gathering. If you want to have more space and peace to explore, it's better to go during the day.Written January 12, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bernardl746Stornoway, Canada1 contributionSo nice to visit and staff are kind and helpful.The building is even more impressive inside then outside .Written December 16, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Laura RVictoria, Canada43 contributionsI went to Écomusée as one of my first stops during a three day stay in Montreal. It was a Wednesday night, so quite quiet and I had most of the place to myself! I got a great intro into what the building used to be - a public baths for a number of people without baths in their own homes.
The permanent exhibit about workers lives and conditions in early Montreal industry was really interesting and well done. It was cool to read about some parts of history that the bigger museums don’t always explore. Plus, what a beautiful building! Definitely a stop anyone should make if they have an additional 1-2 hours during their visit to the city.Written May 30, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Greg EdwardsPurley, UK236 contributionsIt’s now been rebranded as Montreal Aviation Museum, it’s a fun little museum on Montreal’s WestIsland. Great fun for aviation geeks and for those interested in the history of aviation over the last 100+ years in Canada and Quebec. Lots of fun things to see and learn about with lovely staff that will explain anything you want to know. It’s small, mostly air conditioned and simply enjoyable. Lots of stuff for kids and for those young at hearts.Written August 22, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TroisChatsLiesKinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo4,114 contributionsThis place is directly above Ben & Jerry's. It showcases contemporary paintings by diverse indigenous artists from around Canada, as well as Inuit soapstone sculptures, beaded leather handicrafts, and giant dreamcatchers. Their gift shop section has a small but nicely curated selection of high quality souvenirs made by Indigenous-owned businesses, like handmade soap, beautiful beaded earrings, local fruit preserves, and ethically harvested sage bundles and sweetgrass.Written August 2, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adam MReno, NV3 contributionsThe museum has many types of gramophones, stereos, and recording equipment on display. The story of Emile Berliner and his company’s importance to the Canadian recording industry is quite impressive.Written September 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Yvette RToronto, Ontario18 contributionsI am honored to be a part of the Misericorde family. I so wish that more people, especially Canadian women understood and knew about these incredible women who for almost 170 years have been dedicating their lives to helping and rescuing vulnerable women and babies. Both in Canada and globally.
The museum has so much to teach you about their stories and their courage and their compassion. Mother Rosalie lives on in all of us.Written September 25, 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Montreal
- These places are best for history museums in Montreal:
- Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex
- Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal
- Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre
- McCord Stewart Museum
- Maison Saint-Gabriel, Museum and Historic Site
- These are the best places for kid-friendly history museums in Montreal:
- Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex
- Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal
- Maison Saint-Gabriel, Museum and Historic Site
- These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Montreal:
- Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex
- Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre
- Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal
- Musée Marguerite-Bourgeoys
- McCord Stewart Museum