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 à Montréal at the MEM
The MEM is participating in the 23rd edition of Nuit blanche. We can’t wait to share our programming with you!
- 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.
- 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
Off-the-Wall Evening – Radium
Get ready for some radioactive surprises! Details to follow.