The CHM derives its charm not only from its exhibits depicting Montreal's development over time as well as the museum building itself, but CHM's location -- in the heart of Old Montreal's Place d'Youville -- speaks volumes on Montreal's commercial past as a growing colony, just a stone's throw away from a slew of historical buildings and heritage sites, including Pointe-à-Callière, the birthplace of Montreal.
Permanent Exhibitions
Montréal, Five Times features Montreal in five different time frames, from first contact with First Nations in the 16th century to the cultural revolution of the 60s and 70s while Montréal of a Thousand Faces explores the city through the many eyes of its multicultural residents.
Temporary Exhibitions
Featuring a different facet of Montreal history, past temporary exhibits include Expo 67 - Passport to the World, Jazz - Swinging Nights in Montreal and The Eye of the City.
Virtual Museum
A few of the center's previously displayed temporary exhibitions are available online at the Centre d'Histoire de Montréal Virtual Museum.
Photography Contest: Montréal à l'Oeil
Every year since 1993, the CHM challenges amateur and professional photographers to show Montreal's heritage in a different light and participate in Montréal à l'Oeil. Every edition proposes a theme or subject matter. Past themes include Montreal alleyways, industrial Montreal and public clocks. Call (514) 872-3207 for details on how to enter the yearly contest.
Documentation Center
Open to researchers and the public, the CHM documentation center carries 8,000 photographs of Montreal as well as articles and monographs. Call (514) 872-9796 for more information or to make an appointment to visit the documentation center.
Opening Hours
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday
Contact Information
Centre d'Histoire de Montréal
335 Place d'Youville (corner of St. Pierre)
Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2P5
Call (514) 872-3207 for more information.
Get There
Square-Victoria Metro
Admission
$4.50 adult; $3 senior; $3 student; $3 youth ages 6 to 17; free for kids under age 6; $13 family rate (two adults, two youths or one adult and three youth)
