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Canadian Railway Museum
As featured in 3 days in Montreal and 1 other guide
Ollie #5 of 34 attractions in Montreal
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews

Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum, is a short drive from downtown Montreal, located in the southern suburb of St. Constant. With more than 150 locomotives, cars, and railway... more »

Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  14.7 km from city centre
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Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours Chapel (Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours)
Ollie #8 of 34 attractions in Montreal
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: Called the Sailors' Church because of the wooden ship models that hang from its ceiling, this church was originally designed by Marguerite Bougeoys,...... more » Owner description: Called the Sailors' Church because of the wooden ship models that hang from its ceiling, this church was originally designed by Marguerite Bougeoys, one of Montreal's first teachers. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Museums
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musee des Beaux-Arts)
As featured in 3 days in Montreal and 1 other guide
Ollie #9 of 34 attractions in Montreal
4.5 of 5 stars 149 reviews
Owner description: One of Canada's most famous museums, this popular institution houses a wide collection of international contemporary and Canadian exhibits, and...... more » Owner description: One of Canada's most famous museums, this popular institution houses a wide collection of international contemporary and Canadian exhibits, and straddles two buildings, the 1912 original and its 1991 across-the-street annex with underground galleries that connect the two sites. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Biodome de Montreal
As featured in 3 days in Montreal and 1 other guide
Ollie #14 of 34 attractions in Montreal
4 of 5 stars 329 reviews
Owner description: Housed in a former stadium used in the 1976 Olympics, the educational and entertaining Biodome consists of four different ecological habitats - rain...... more » Owner description: Housed in a former stadium used in the 1976 Olympics, the educational and entertaining Biodome consists of four different ecological habitats - rain forest, polar, marine and forest - where visitors can see the plants and animals native to each ecosystem. The polar penguins and puffins and the tropical monkeys and parrots will enthrall children and adults alike. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums; Architectural Buildings; Zoos; Natural History Museums; Gardens
Distance  5.8 km from city centre
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Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-a-Calliere Museum)
As featured in 3 days in Montreal
Ollie #23 of 34 attractions in Montreal
4 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Owner description: Birthplace of Montréal and an authentic archaeological site, Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History leads visitors through six...... more » Owner description: Birthplace of Montréal and an authentic archaeological site, Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History leads visitors through six centuries of history, from Indian days to the present. Don’t miss the multimedia show, Yours Truly, Montréal and the two permanent exhibitions, Where Montréal Was Born and Montréal Love Stories. The Museum also presents two national or international temporary exhibitions every year on historical or archaeological themes, as well as many cultural activities. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Maison Historique George-Etienne Cartier
Ollie #34 of 34 attractions in Montreal
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Former home of Sir George-Etienne Cartier, now a history museum.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Montreal Decorative Arts Museum (Musee des Arts Decoratifs de Montreal)
Ollie #35 of 34 attractions in Montreal
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
This museum showcases decorative objects such as glassware, furniture and textiles dating back to 1935.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
Musee Redpath
As featured in Montreal on a Budget and 1 other guide
Ollie #38 of 34 attractions in Montreal
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
This natural history museum at McGill University is named after business tycoon and philanthropist John Redpath.
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
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Just For Laughs
Ollie #39 of 34 attractions in Montreal
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
This museum, an offshoot of the popular Festival of Laughter, is dedicated to the different genres of humor and comedy.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Comedy Clubs
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Saint-Lawrence Valley Ecomuseum
Ollie #41 of 34 attractions in Montreal
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
This nature museum is home to several species of birds and other wildlife that inhabit the Saint Lawrence River region.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Speciality Museums
Distance  30.7 km from city centre
Stewart Museum
Ollie #43 of 34 attractions in Montreal
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
The Stewart Museum is located inside a British Fortified Depot and is on Jean-Drapeau Park in Montréal. A hidden treasure. Come discover.
Attraction type  History Museums
Montreal Science Centre
As featured in Montreal with young kids
Ollie #45 of 34 attractions in Montreal
3.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Owner description: Montreal Science CentreExciting scientific exhibitions for everyone! Explore stimulating environments using interactive devices and get a glimpse of...... more » Owner description: Montreal Science CentreExciting scientific exhibitions for everyone! Explore stimulating environments using interactive devices and get a glimpse of the future, experiment daily uses of science or discover the impact of environmental issues. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums; Speciality Museums
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Montreal Insectarium
As featured in Montreal with young kids
Ollie #46 of 34 attractions in Montreal
4 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Part of the city's large Botanical Garden, the Insectarium includes a broad selection of insects from throughout the world.
Attraction type  Museums; Speciality Museums; Science Museums
Distance  5.9 km from city centre
Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame
Ollie #47 of 34 attractions in Montreal
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Chronicling the team’s rich history since its founding in 1909, the Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame is a one-of-a-kind shrine celebrating the most...... more » Owner description: Chronicling the team’s rich history since its founding in 1909, the Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame is a one-of-a-kind shrine celebrating the most storied team in hockey. It features nearly 10,000 square feet of rare, never-before-seen artifacts, as well as interactive content on a club that has built an unparalleled following of fans across the province, the country and the sport for over 100 years. A visit to the Hall can also be complemented by a guided tour of the Bell Centre. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
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Chateau Ramezay Museum
Ollie #49 of 34 attractions in Montreal
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: This famous structure, named for French colonial governor Claude de Ramezay, housed French and British colonial governments before serving as the...... more » Owner description: This famous structure, named for French colonial governor Claude de Ramezay, housed French and British colonial governments before serving as the headquarters for the American Revolutionaries who laid siege to Montreal. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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McCord Museum of Canadian History
As featured in Montreal off the Beaten Path
Ollie #51 of 34 attractions in Montreal
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
The huge collection of this prominent history museum documents Canadian history from Indian settlement to modern times.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Canadian Centre for Architecture (Centre Canadien d'Architecture)
Ollie #58 of 34 attractions in Montreal
3.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: This museum includes several galleries dedicated to various architectural styles and serves as an interesting example of postmodern architecture...... more » Owner description: This museum includes several galleries dedicated to various architectural styles and serves as an interesting example of postmodern architecture itself. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Art Museums; Biking Trails; Museums
Distance  2.4 km from city centre
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Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre
As featured in Montreal off the Beaten Path
Ollie #60 of 34 attractions in Montreal
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: The museum tells the stories of Jewish communities in Europe and North Africa before and after the war, as well as during the Holocaust. The...... more » Owner description: The museum tells the stories of Jewish communities in Europe and North Africa before and after the war, as well as during the Holocaust. The collection includes artifacts and photos. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  6.4 km from city centre
Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal
As featured in 3 days in Montreal
Ollie #65 of 34 attractions in Montreal
3.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Owner description: A major Canadian institution dedicated exclusively to contemporary art, the Musée offers a varied program ranging from presentations of its Permanent...... more » Owner description: A major Canadian institution dedicated exclusively to contemporary art, the Musée offers a varied program ranging from presentations of its Permanent Collection to exhibitions of works by Québec, Canadian and international artists. Through Education and Documentation Department, the museum presents a host of educational activities further to connect the general public with contemporary art. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
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Biosphere
Ollie #71 of 34 attractions in Montreal
3.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Owner description: Built to house the U.S. pavilion at the 1967 World Fair, this dome has numerous interactive presentations designed to promote the importance of water...... more » Owner description: Built to house the U.S. pavilion at the 1967 World Fair, this dome has numerous interactive presentations designed to promote the importance of water resources. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Museums
Distance  2.2 km from city centre
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