Montreal: History Museum
Places and attractions in the History museum category
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Pointe-à-Callière
Excavations and historic buildings Nestled in the heart of Old Montreal, Pointe-à-Callière stands as a testament to Canada's rich historical tapestry. This premier archaeology and history museum was founded in 1992, coinciding with Montreal's 350th anniversary.
McCord Museum
The McCord Museum stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Montreal, Canada, offering visitors a profound connection to the country's historical narrative and contemporary issues. This distinguished institution is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of...
Centre d'histoire de Montréal
Nestled in the heart of Old Montreal, the Centre d'histoire de Montréal stands as a testament to the city's rich and diverse history. This museum, housed in a former fire station—a historical building in its own right—presents a deep dive into the past, offering...
Maison Saint-Gabriel
Maison Saint-Gabriel, located in the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada, is a historical museum that offers a window into the lives of the early settlers of New France. This remarkable stone farmhouse, built in 1698, was originally used by the Congrégation de Notre-Dame...
Redpath Museum
University natural history collection Nestled within the heart of Montreal, Canada, the Redpath Museum stands as an emblem of natural history and world cultures. This Victorian-era museum, part of McGill University's downtown campus, was established in 1882 and is named after its benefactor, the sugar...
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel
18th-century worship site and saint's tomb Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, often referred to as the "Sailor's Church," stands as a historical and spiritual landmark in the heart of Old Montreal, Canada. This church, with its origins dating back to the 17th century, is one of the city's oldest and was built in...
Château Dufresne
Civic museum in a 20th-century mansion Nestled in the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada, the Château Dufresne stands as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural elegance. This early 20th-century mansion, now operating as a museum, was once the private residence of the affluent Dufresne brothers...
Château Ramezay
History museum in former governors' home The Château Ramezay is a museum and historic building on Notre-Dame Street in Old Montreal, opposite Montreal City Hall in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site
The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site is a historic building located in the borough of Lachine in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, at the western end of the Lachine Canal. It is a National Historic Site of Canada.
Musée de Lachine
Le Ber-Le Moyne House is the oldest complete building in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the borough of Lachine, bordering the Saint Lawrence River, between the Lachine Rapids and Lake Saint-Louis. It is a recognized National Historic Site of Canada since June 19, 2002.
Musée Stewart
The Saint Helen Island Fort, a historic site on Saint Helen's Island in the city of Montreal, Quebec, was constructed in the early 1820s as an arsenal in the defensive chain of forts built to protect Canada from a threat of American invasion.
Écomusée du fier monde
The Ecomusee du fier monde is a museum about the industrial and working-class people of South Central Montreal, Canada, one of the city's oldest neighbourhoods. The museum is in the Bain Genereux, an art deco former indoor public bath, modeled on one in Paris and built in the 1920s. It is located at 2050 rue Atateken.
Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site
The Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site is a historic house museum in Old Montreal commemorating the life and accomplishments of Sir George-Étienne Cartier.
Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre
Cultural exhibits and survivor testimonies The Montreal Holocaust Museum is a museum located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, that is dedicated to educating people of all ages and backgrounds about the Holocaust, while sensitizing the public to the universal perils of antisemitism, racism, hate and indifference.
Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum
Opened on May 24, 1998, the Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum is located on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River in the historic centre of Old Montreal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Exhibits focus on Marguerite Bourgeoys, Montreal's first teacher and founder of the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, who lived during the 17th century.
Grey Nuns Motherhouse
Grey Nuns Motherhouse, now known as the Grey Nuns Building, is a former motherhouse of the Grey Nuns located at 1190 Guy Street, in the Borough of Ville-Marie, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. It is also named Grey Nuns Hospital of Montréal. The building was completed in 1871. In 2007, it was bought by Concordia University and refurbished.