Special activity
Make the Most of Winter!
Thinking of visiting the MEM? Why not make the most of your downtown visit by including a skating session at the Esplanade Tranquille?
Cultural activities
The MEM invites you to take part in a host of activities and discover its original and diverse programming.
- Special activitySunday and , , andFree
Discovering Les 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.
- TalksFree
Lessons learned from social movements: inspiration and teachings from HIV/AIDS activists
Discover how communities turn health crises into powerful levers for solidarity, mobilization and the defense of human rights.
- WorkshopFree
Zero-Waste Holidays
Use items and materials you already have on hand to create original zero-waste gifts and gift wrapping.
- Special activityFree
History and Heritage: A Civic Matter!
With the Atelier d’histoire Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
the Atelier d’histoire de la Pointe-aux-Trembles
and the Société historique Cavelier de LaSalleThe MEM will be holding monthly gatherings with citizens who are involved in promoting and preserving their neighbourhood’s history and heritage.
- Special activityFree
A cave in Montréal?!
Meet the spelunkers of the Saint-Léonard cavern and visit an exhibition on the caves and their ecosystems.
- Family
Visit the MEM while we keep an eye on your kids!
Want to explore the museum at a faster pace than your kids? Leave them with us!
- Special activityFree
History and Heritage: A Civic Matter!
With the Société d’histoire Saint-Paul-Émard and The Main and Mile End MemoriesThe MEM will be holding monthly gatherings with citizens who are involved in promoting and preserving their neighbourhood’s history and heritage.
- TalksFree
“By and for” Movement: Creating Political and Cultural Spaces for Marginalized Communities
Discover how the “by and for” concept serves social struggles, human rights and collective change.
- Special activityFree
Come Sketch the MEM!
With Urban Sketchers MontréalWant to sketch the museum and the city through our windows? Everyone is welcome, regardless of drawing level or experience!
- Special activity - 18 and over
Cabaret La Perle
Attend a burlesque show that pays tribute to the 30-year history of the organization Stella, l’amie de Maimie.
- Special activityFree
History and Heritage: A Civic Matter!
With the Société d’histoire du Plateau-Mont-RoyalThe MEM will be holding monthly gatherings with citizens who are involved in promoting and preserving their neighbourhood’s history and heritage.
- Special activityFree
History and Heritage: A Civic Matter!
With the Société d’histoire et de généalogie de Montréal-Nord and the Société d’histoire et de généalogie de VerdunThe MEM will be holding monthly gatherings with citizens who are involved in promoting and preserving their neighbourhood’s history and heritage.
- Guided tour
Witnesses to History
An activity to celebrate Black History MonthDiscover how Black communities have contributed to Montréal during this special guided tour, including first-hand accounts and enlightening discussions.
- Special activityFree
Opening of the Exhibition How Well Do You Know Your Chinatown?
Reserve your Saturday to discover the exhibition! We have some surprises lined up for you.
- Teenage audienceFree
TEENS – Create Your Own Figurine: Montréal in Miniature
Imagine, sculpt and paint a figurine inspired by Montréal, street art, design and pop culture.