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

    Detours - Urban Experiences

    Detours – Urban Experiences is an immersive exhibition that takes you into the world of Montrealers with singular backgrounds.

  • Exhibition
    Free

    By and For
    30 Years of Sex Worker Resistance

    An exhibition by Stella, l’amie de Maimie, developed with the support of the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises.

  • Exhibition
    Free

    How Well Do You Know Your Chinatown?

    Dive into the heart of Chinatown! A dynamic exhibition created with the community, featuring history, struggles and legacies.

  • MEM Display Case
    Free

    Comforting Objects: The Art of Staying Warm

    Discover how Montrealers get through winter in the comfort of their homes.

  • MEM Display Case
    Free

    Enriching Our Collection, One Donation at a Time
    New Acquisitions 2021–2025

    Learn all about museum donations! A touching exhibition in which each object reveals a unique and valuable Montréal story.

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    The Kiosque — MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises

    A place to express ourselves as a community.