Exhibitions
The MEM's exhibitions tell the story of Montreal, inviting visitors to see the city from the inside, through life's journeys and experiences.
Permanent exhibition
Montréal
What is, who is Montréal? The MEM offers a journey through different ways of providing answers to this question.
Featured Exhibition
October 2023 - December 2025
Detours - Urban Experiences
Detours – Urban Experiences is an immersive exhibition that takes you into the world of Montrealers with singular backgrounds.
Temporary exhibition
February 27, 2024 to September 21, 2025
Free
A Mile in My Shoes
Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes and discover the world through their eyes.
MEM Display Case
February 18 to May 12, 2025
Free
A Tour of Montreal Through 50 Menus
Let's go out to eat and toast! Discover the great restaurants that have left their mark on Montreal.
Exhibition
April 4 to June 15, 2025
Free
More Than Good Refugees!
50 Years of Cambodian, Laotian and Vietnamese Presence in Montréal
An exhibition highlighting the collective history of Southeast Asian refugees and their contributions to Montréal society.
Exhibition
June 25 to October 12, 2025
Free
Keeping our memories alive!
Tracing lesbian history in Montréal
An exhibition by the Archives lesbiennes du Québec (Quebec Lesbian Archives), developed with the support of the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises.
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The Kiosque — MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises
A place to express ourselves as a community.