About
The Centre d’histoire de Montréal has transformed into the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises, a new museum and civic space.
Montrealers recount the city’s history
The MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises mobilizes Montreal’s inhabitants, who in turn help highlight the value of the city’s plural identities. We collect and present first-hand accounts from a range of communities to tell the history of Montreal.
To carry out its mission, the MEM prioritizes citizens’ voices, past and present. We capture the essence of “Montreality” -- the many different facets of the city in all their diversity. Whether you hail from Montreal or have adopted the city as your own, you’re part of its history. The MEM wants to hear your voice and share your memories. We celebrate the pride of being a Montrealer with you and thanks to you !
Discover the MEM now!
The MEM welcomes you at the corner of Sainte-Catherine and Saint-Laurent, in the heart of the Quartier des spectacles. In the first phase of the opening, discover free public spaces, temporary exhibitions, a cabaret, a boutique-café and rental spaces at your disposal.
The MEM also takes the pulse of the population through its off-site activities, presented in different areas of Montreal. A wide range of content is also available online, from the MEM Encyclopedia to podcasts.
The name MEM is not an acronym, but a contraction of two words reflecting the essence of the institution: Mémoire + Montréalais-es.
Our mission
Our mission is to encourage an appreciation for the diversity of Montrealers’ identities and their histories through authentic, inclusive human experiences in which citizens gather and tell their stories.
Our values
With openness and empathy, we place citizens’ voices at the heart of our actions. We are making the MEM accessible to everyone and are sensitive to Montreal’s diverse realities. We want to bring the city’s inhabitants together to share authentic local histories and foster collaborative, interactive, and innovative initiatives. We attach great importance to our environment and endeavour to facilitate responsible, sustainable cohabitation in our city.
Our commitment
The MEM team collaborates with the many voices of passionately committed citizens with the aim of building a cultural project that reflects Montreal’s diverse realities.
Our team
