Guided tour
Free

Guided tour of the exhibition A Ray of Hope? The Institut du Radium de Montréal Against Cancer

Dive into the little-known history of the Institut du radium de Montréal, where scientific promises and human realities intertwine over time.

Black and yellow poster with an old photo of a building. Text: “Ray of Hope?”, “Montreal Radium Institute against cancer” and chemical symbol “Ra.”
Source: MEM x AHMHM

Event description

Discover the exhibition A Ray of Hope? The Institut du Radium de Montréal Against Cancer in the company of a member of the Atelier d’histoire Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, who will guide you through the fascinating history of the Institut du radium de Montréal.

Between great scientific promises and more complex realities, this guided tour offers a human, embodied perspective on a little-known chapter of Montreal’s history.

An ideal opportunity to deepen your visit and engage in conversation about this story where hope and uncertainty meet.

Les visites se dérouleront en français.