Visit

The MEM welcomes you to the heart of the quartier des spectacles, at the corner of Saint-Laurent and Sainte-Catherine.

Did you know?

  • The public areas are accessible to everyone, free of charge
  • It is possible to book a personalized guided tour of the paying exhibition.

Individual pricing

Prices include taxes and are subject to change.

Ticket counter closes about 30 minutes before closing time.

Featured Exhibition

Detours - Urban Experiences

  • Adults (18+): $15.50
  • Seniors (65+) : $13.20
  • Students (all ages - proof may be requested): $10.90
  • Teens (13 to 17): $6.70
  • Children (12 and under): Free

Preferential rates - Accès Montréal Card

Upon presentation of valid card

  • Adults (18+): $7.80
  • Seniors (65 ): $6.50
  • Students (18+ - proof may be requested): $5.50
  • Teens (13 to 17): $3.40
  • Children (12 and under): Free

Visitors can pass through the exhibits more than once a day.

The permanent exhibition will be accessible in 2024, in a second phase of opening.

Cabaret

Prices may vary according to program

Tour Groups

We are now accepting group reservations for Fall 2023.

Reservation

Group pricing

Groups of 12 or more

Rates for visits of ticketed exhibitions accompanied by a guide (advance reservation required). Prices include taxes and are subject to change.

  • Adults (18+): $10.30
  • Seniors (65+): $8.80
  • Students: $7.30
  • Children (12 and under): Free

Complimentary admission for group leader and bus driver

School groups

(max 120 people)

  • $5.00 per student/per school program
  • One free admission with fifteen paid admissions

For more information: visit Educational Activities

In the event of cancellation:

  • Five (5) days before the activity: 50% of the total invoice
  • 48 hours or less before the activity: 100% of total invoice

Services

  • Accessible to visitors with limited mobility
  • Courtesy wheelchairs
  • Elevators
  • Lunch area available on reservation
  • Le Central food court accessible at street level
  • Beverages and snacks available in the coffee shop
  • Public wi-fi
  • Free checkroom
  • Lockers

Opening Hours

  • Monday: Closed (open by reservation only)
  • Tuesday: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
  • Thursday: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
  • Friday: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
  • Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Sunday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
In order to offer you a pleasant experience, access to our exhibitions ends 30 minutes before the museum closes

Horaire exceptionnel

  • Tuesday : April 30 - Closed

Address

MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises

1210, boulevard Saint-Laurent
Montréal (Québec) H2X 2S5

Directions

Bus Drop-Off
  • Located at 61, boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, Montréal (Québec) H2Z 1A3
  • Welcoming and pedestrian accompaniment (200m) to the museum provided by MEM.
Bus
55, 125, 129, 150
Metro
Station Saint-Laurent (200 m)
Station Champ-de-Mars (600 m)
Bike and Bixi
Paid indoor parking
On Clark Street, accessible from René-Lévesque Boulevard
Partner Cardholders
  • Société des musées du Québec (SMQ): Free
  • Canadian Museums Association (CMA): Free
  • International Council of Museums (ICOM): Free
  • Companion Leisure Card (CAL): Free
  • Corporation des guides accompagnateurs du Québec (CGAQ): Free
  • Montréal Professional Tourist Guide Association (APGT): Free
  • Montréal Museums Card: Free admittance for the cardholder
  • Accès Montréal Card: 50% off for the cardholder
The «Borrow a Museum» Library Pass
It is possible to visit the MEM for free with a pass available in any Montréal library.
It is valid for:
  • 2 people 18 years or older
  • 3 people 17 years or younger.
Those under 12 are free.
Visitors can simply present their pass at the exhibition entrances.