Special activity
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Free
Discovering Constellations de l’hippocampe
Join us in the Cabaret for special days of activities around the MEM’s public art project Les constellations de l’hippocampe.
Cultural activities
The MEM invites you to take part in a host of activities and discover its original and diverse programming.
- Guided tourFree
Jane’s Walk – How Well Do You Know Your Chinatown?
In partnership with the Jia FoundationTake a walk through the heart of Montréal’s Chinatown and learn about the neighbourhood’s history, its struggles, and its heritage.
- Special activity
Guided tour of the museum
Visit the MEM’s permanent exhibition with one of our museum guides.
- TalkFree
Science in Quebec: Knowledge and Society, from 1920 to 1940
Join researcher Yves Gingras, as we delve into an era when Quebec was reinventing scientific practices and rethinking the connection between knowledge and society.
- Concert
Pouzza Fest at the MEM!
Come on out for the MEM’s first ever punk night, presented in collaboration with Pouzza Fest.
- Round table discussionFree
Kaleidoscope
Homelessness and mental health: challenging perceptions and opening a dialogueAttend our Kaleidoscope discussions where we delve into current issues with community representatives in partnership with UQAM.
- Film projections
Corridart on the Big Screen: A Story of Art Censorship
An exhibition and two documentary films by multidisciplinary artist Bob McKenna offer an in-depth look at the Corridart incident and its repercussions.
- Special activityFree
Beyond borders: LGBTQI+ migrations and transnational solidarity
Explore the journeys and stories behind LGBTQI+ migrations where memories, creations and acts of solidarity are woven together.
- Conferences
50 Years of History: The Montréal Olympic Games and Olympic Studium
A conference and two roundtable discussions explore the multifaceted legacy of the Montréal Olympic Games and the city’s stadium.
- Special activityFree
Into the Archives: Fragments Bring to Light a Scientific Past
With the Division des archives et de la gestion d’information de l’Université de MontréalDiscover the archives and meet the archivists from Université de Montréal, for a behind-the-scenes look at the history behind the Institut du Radium.
- ExhibitionFree
Opening of the exhibition Nos appartenances
With L’Autre MontréalCome and discover migratory journeys revealing Montréal places, personal memories and a shared sense of belonging.
- ConferenceFree
Wing’s and the Lee Family : A Chinatown History
With Fondation JIADiscover the intertwined history of Wings and the Lee family, whose resilience and community commitment helped shape Montreal’s historic Chinatown.
- Special activityFree
Opening
Le cucitrici : Voices of Montréal’s Italian SeamstressesCome celebrate the opening of a new exhibition developed by Alliance Donne, with the MEM’s support.
- Special activityFree
Gender b(l)ender
Queer Open MicDiscover GENDER B(L)ENDER, an open mic that lets queer and trans community members showcase their talents and express their true selves.
- Guided tourFree
A Guided Tour of Bibliothèque Maisonneuve
As part of the exhibition A Ray of Hope? The Institut du Radium de Montréal Against CancerSee Montréal’s Maisonneuve library in a whole new light, as you discover the building’s history as a major Canadian medical research site.
- Special activity
Montréal Through Your Senses
With the Regroupement des aveugles et amblyopes du Montréal métropolitain (RAAMM)Explore Montréal through your senses during an immersive and inclusive activity revealing urban development based on the MEM’s collections.
- TalksFree
WOW! Discover Montréal’s terroir and culinary traditions
Discover Montréal’s rich terroir and culinary traditions, along with cultural influences and unexpected foods that have shaped the city’s flavourful history!
- Screenings and talks
Harlem of the North : Black Memories, from Neighbourhoods to Dance Floors
With Cat’s CornerDiscover the history of Black Montréal through jazz, dance and neighbourhoods. Stay tuned for programming details.
- Guided tourFree
A Guided Tour of Bibliothèque Maisonneuve
As part of the exhibition A Ray of Hope? The Institut du Radium de Montréal Against CancerSee Montréal’s Maisonneuve library in a whole new light, as you discover the building’s history as a major Canadian medical research site.
- Guided tour
Witnesses to History
As part of the 50th anniversary of the Montréal Olympic GamesDiscover the contributions of the Montréal Olympic Games in this special guided tour with enlightening first-hand accounts and discussions.