Montreal Museums Pass
Save Money when Visiting Montreal, Canada at these Museums
You gotta have art! And science. History and religion, too. Even the birds and the bees get a nod. Where to find these topics and more? At a Montreal museum the next time you’re in Canada. An economical way to visit is with the Montreal Museums Pass.
While visiting 31 museums in three days sounds daunting to any seasoned traveler, start with these highly recommended Montreal attractions to get the most bang for your travel buck when using the Museums Pass.
Recommended Museums & Attractions in Montreal
Montreal Biodome re-creates four ecosystems under one roof: a Laurentian Forest, the St. Lawrence Seaway, a tropical forest and a Polar world. One thing you'll learn when visiting the Biodome — kids love penguins! At 4777 Ave. Pierre De Coubertin, (514) 868-3000.
Montreal Botanical Garden and Insectarium offers 30 thematic gardens, dozens of special events and family activities, and lots of bugs (but in a good way). At 4101 Rue Sherbrooke E., (514) 872-1400.
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts offers fine art and more with collections that highlight Canadian, European, and decorative arts. Keep in mind the admission fee is for the temporary exhibitions. Access to the permanent collection is free. At 1379-1380 Rue Sherbrooke W. (514) 285-2000.
McCord Museum of Canadian History boasts a treasure trove of all things Canadiana including folk art, First Nations artifacts and photographs. At 690 Rue Sherbrooke St. W., (514) 398-7100.
Pointe-à-Callière Museum of Archaeology and History is located on the spot where Montreal was born. You’ll dig it! At 350 Place Royale, (514) 872-9150.
Canadian Centre for Architecture is all about art in architecture — blueprints have never looked so beautiful. At 1920 Rue Baile, (514) 939-7026.
Is the Montreal Museums Pass Worth the $50 Price?
Let’s do the math.
Consider the cost of regular adult admission to the museums and attractions mentioned above: Biodome ($16); Botanical Garden ($16); Museum of Fine Arts ($15); McCord Museum ($12); Pointe-à-Callière ($13); and CCA ($10). Add to that the price of the three-day unlimited-use tourist transportation card, which when purchased separately sells for $17. Total cost if you go it alone for these six museums and transit card: $99.
So, yes, at a cost of $50, the Montreal Museums Pass is a pretty good deal — for adults. Keep in mind seniors, students, and children enjoy reduced rates at most Montreal museums.
Other Participating Museums to Visit
If time allows, add these equally great museums to your travel itinerary. Among others, the Montreal Museums Pass also includes access to:
- Montreal Science Centre
- Musée d’Art Contemporain
- Chateau Ramezay
- Stewart Museum
- Maison St. Gabriel Museum and Historic Site
- Redpath Museum
- Centre d’Histoire de Montreal
- Montreal Planetarium
Available Where
The Montreal Museums Pass is available at most participating museums and at some area hotels. It’s also available at:
- The Old Montreal Tourist Welcome Centre — 174 Rue Notre Dame E., (514) 873-2015.
- The Infotouriste Center — 1255 Rue Peel, (514) 873-2015.
- La Vitrine — 145 Rue Ste. Catherine W. (near Place des Arts), (514) 285-4545.
More Information
A second Museums Pass option costs $45, taxes included, and is valid for any three days of your choice within a three week period. This option does not include public transportation.
For either option, you get one visit per museum. You also get Montreal Museums Magazine, which offers practical info on each museum as well as maps and suggested walking tours.
For the complete list of participating museums, addresses and phone numbers, visit Montreal Museums or call 1-877-266-5687.
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