Discover the history of Montreal in an unusual way at this fascinating museum located on the actual site of the original colony in 1642. Following a multimedia presentation, you take a self-guided tour through the underground crypt where artifacts unearthed in archaeological digs are on display in their original locations.

This large museum of modern artistic work, with an emphasis on artists native to Quebec, includes both a permanent collection and a series of rotating international exhibits.

This natural history museum at McGill University is named after business tycoon and philanthropist John Redpath.

Housed in a former stadium used in the 1976 Olympics, the educational and entertaining Biodome consists of four different ecological habitats - rain forest, polar, marine and forest - where visitors can see the plants and animals native to each ecosystem. The polar penguins and puffins and the tropical monkeys and parrots will enthrall children and adults alike.

This museum includes several galleries dedicated to various architectural styles and serves as an interesting example of postmodern architecture itself.

The huge collection of this prominent history museum documents Canadian history from Indian settlement to modern times.

Former home of Sir George-Etienne Cartier, now a history museum.

Also known as iSci, this state-of-the-art site stresses the relationship between people and science through various technology presentations, an interactive film game and an IMAX theater.

Part of the city's large Botanical Garden, the Insectarium includes a broad selection of insects from throughout the world.

This museum, an offshoot of the popular Festival of Laughter, is dedicated to the different genres of humor and comedy.

Experience the stars on this 20-foot domed screen.

This old fort has been transformed into a museum dedicated to artifacts of European explorers.

This famous structure, named for French colonial governor Claude de Ramezay, housed French and British colonial governments before serving as the headquarters for the American Revolutionaries who laid siege to Montreal.

This nature museum is home to several species of birds and other wildlife that inhabit the Saint Lawrence River region.

Located in a former fire station, this museum explores Montreal's history from the 1600s to the present.