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.

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.

MEM Display Case
May 13 to June 15, 2025
Free

Vous faites partie de l'histoire !

The annual exhibition of family treasures presented by students taking part in an educational program for welcoming classes.

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.

MEM Display Case
July 8 to November 30, 2025
Free

Archaeology in the Faubourg Saint-Laurent
19th century lives and artefacts

Discover the daily lives of Faubourg Saint-Laurent residents from 1780 to 1910, through artefact collections from three archaeological sites.

Temporary exhibition
From July 15 to September 1

Joseph Rouleau: Final Encore

A virtual reality experience and exhibition retracing the career and life of opera singer Joseph Rouleau.

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The Kiosque — MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises

A place to express ourselves as a community.