Museums &
Galleries.

Founded in 1860, Montreal's largest art museum holds nearly 47,000 works spanning antiquity to today, spread across multiple pavilions covering Canadian, Inuit, international, and contemporary art, plus an outdoor sculpture garden — all with a strong focus on accessibility and community.

A Montreal landmark for over a century, this museum holds 3.2 million images, objects and artworks spanning the city's social history. Its exhibitions, community programmes and free outdoor Museum Alley explore Indigenous voices, Olympic history and contemporary life through an inclusive, decolonial lens.

A Montreal charitable arts organization with over 120 years of history, it champions Canadian craft artists — especially women and Indigenous makers — through a 1,500-object collection, rotating exhibitions, and free public programs including workshops, artist talks, and guided gallery visits.

A Griffintown community arts hub housed in an 1879 heritage building, it has supported local artists since 2010 with 50+ studios, 200+ exhibitions, a 19th-century art collection, and a lively programme of film screenings, live music, and events — where you can meet working artists and buy directly from them.

PHI is a multifunctional arts hub in Old Montreal combining gallery, cinema, theatre, and performance spaces in a historic building. For 20 years it has connected artists and the public through boundary-pushing exhibitions, VR, education programs, and community initiatives reaching thousands annually.

Canada's oldest purpose-built museum, on McGill's campus since 1882, houses 500,000+ objects spanning fossils, minerals, zoological specimens, and world cultures including Egyptian mummies. It welcomes 80,000 visitors yearly and remains an active research and teaching institution.

MAPP (Mapping Art and Photography in Practice) is a Montreal-based art space dedicated to photography and digital art, showcasing contemporary works through immersive exhibitions and projections. It serves as a creative platform for artists exploring the intersection of photography, video, and new media.

The Maison Saint-Gabriel is a historic house-museum in Montreal's Pointe-Saint-Charles neighborhood, preserving one of the oldest farm complexes in North America dating back to the 17th century. It commemorates the life of Marguerite Bourgeoys and the Filles du Roy, offering visitors a glimpse into New France's colonial history through guided tours and period artifacts.

The Guido Molinari Foundation in Montreal is a contemporary art gallery dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of renowned Quebec abstract painter Guido Molinari (1933–2004). It hosts exhibitions, educational programs, and research initiatives centered on Molinari's geometric and op-art inspired works.

VOX, Contemporary Image Centre is a Montreal-based non-profit art center dedicated to the exhibition, research, and promotion of contemporary photography and new media art. It presents thought-provoking exhibitions and publications exploring the social and cultural dimensions of the photographic image.

Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal's archaeology and history museum, sits on the very site where the city was founded in 1642. Explore authentic underground ruins, multimedia exhibitions, and artifacts that bring Old Montreal's origins vividly to life, all steps from the waterfront.

Pangée is a contemporary art gallery located in Montreal, Quebec, known for showcasing works by emerging and established artists across various media. It serves as a dynamic space for exhibitions and cultural exchanges within the city's vibrant art scene.