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.
- 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.
- Special activityFree
Nuit Blanche – A night to remember at the MEM!
Celebrate Montréal’s legendary nightlife during this special evening at the MEM!
- Special activity
Guided tour of the museum
Visit the MEM’s permanent exhibition with one of our museum guides.
- FamiliesFree
Lantern workshop
In collaboration with LUMINOLight up your spring break at the MEM! Create Chinese lanterns and contribute to a collective installation.
- Round table discussionFree
Kaleidoscope
Heritage in Limbo: Preserve, Transform or Forget?Attend our Kaleidoscope discussions where we delve into current issues with community representatives in partnership with UQAM.
- Special activityFree
History and Heritage: A Civic Matter!
With the Quebec Anglophone Heritage NetworkThe MEM will be holding monthly gatherings with citizens who are involved in promoting and preserving their neighbourhood’s history and heritage.
- Teenage audienceFree
Beneath the Sea? Montréal’s Fossil Treasures
Explore the secrets buried beneath Montréal: rare fossils, ancient histories and our geological heritage, as revealed by Mario Cournoyer.
- WorkshopFree
Object Seeking Memory
Theme – Montréal: Sports CityThe MEM is seeking memories around a key moment in the city’s history to document objects from Montréal. We’d love to hear your memories!
- TalksFree
Parle-moi de ta collection
With Danielle Bergevin, Montrealer and Museum DonorExplore Montréal’s history and discover how everyday objects become treasures at the MEM thanks to the stories that accompany them.
- Special activityFree
A weekend with the Festival du bonheur de Montréal
Two fun-filled days not to be missed! Stay tuned for programming details.
- Teenage audienceFree
TEENS – Improv!
With Rencontre Théâtre AdosTry your hand at improv! Create stories on the fly and see where you end up!
- Special activityFree
Opening
A Ray of Hope?
The Institut du Radium de Montréal Against CancerCelebrate with us the opening of a new exhibition in the Kiosque developed by the Atelier d’histoire Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, with the support of the MEM.
- Special activityFree
History and Heritage: A Civic Matter!
With the Société d’histoire d’Ahuntsic-Cartierville and the Société patrimoine et histoire de l’île Bizard et Sainte-GenevièveThe MEM will be holding monthly gatherings with citizens who are involved in promoting and preserving their neighbourhood’s history and heritage.
- Special activityFree
A Saturday with the Montréal Clown Festival
Don’t miss this chance to discover the art of clowning! Stay tuned for programming details.
- Teenage audienceFree
TEENS – Bring the walls to life! Digital creation workshop.
With artychotTransform archival material into live art: draw, animate and project your ideas on the wall!
- Special activityFree
Off-the-Wall Evening – Radium
Get ready for some radioactive surprises! Details to follow.