Cultural activities

The MEM invites you to take part in a host of activities and discover its original and diverse programming.

Special activity
Until 9 March, 2025

Make the Most of Winter!

Combine your MEM visit with skating at the Esplanade Tranquille or sliding at Les Glissades Gamelins.

Special activity
2 février, 9 mars et 6 avril 2025
Free

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.

Family
March 1st to 9, 2025

Catch You Later, Parents!
School Break Childcare—for children of ages 6 to 12

Planning a family outing to the museum but want to enjoy the exhibitions at your own pace? Leave the kids with us!

Special activity
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Free

Still there, one pearl at a time
Participatory beading demonstration

Come admire the work of Innu artist Carole Bérubé-Therrien who will becreating a work inspired by the exhibition Still Here.

Workshop - Seniors
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Free

Objects Seeking Memories
Theme: “Eating Out”

The MEM is looking for stories about typical objects from Montréal. Do you have memories to share? We’d love to hear them!

Special activity
Thursday, March 20, 2025

Off-the-Wall Evening—The Magdalen Islands Special

Celebrate Francophonie with an evening where the Magdalen Islands and their cuisine are in the spotlight!

Screening
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Free

Short Film Screening – Happy Intercultural Encounters
Presented as part of the Festival du bonheur

Looking for a mood boost? Check out these short films by budding directors based on the theme “happy intercultural encounters.”

Teens
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Free

TEENS – Cool Videos With Your Phone!
In partnership with L’ŒIL CINÉMA

Guided by a professional filmmaker, learn how to create dynamic videos and eye-catching content with your phone.

Special activity
Friday, April 4, 2025
Free

Opening
More Than Good Refugees!
50 Years of Cambodian, Laotian and Vietnamese Presence in Montréal

Celebrate with us the opening of a new exhibition at the MEM Kiosque, created by Super Boat People.

Film screening
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Free

Montréal, in Short
In collaboration with the Courts d’un soir Festival

Enjoy a class in filmmaking and a screening of short films that are 100% Montréal.