5 Montreal Must Visit Museums

Montreal is a colourful city with an endless array of tourist attractions, a melting pot of cultures and a wonderful blend of historic charm and contemporary flair. This dynamic destination is particularly celebrated for its world-class museums which are devoted to history, art, architecture, science and more. Traveasy offers cheap flights to Montreal from UK, allowing you to explore this wonderful city and its fascinating museums. Below are 5 of the city’s most popular museums which are definitely worth noting down.

1.  For History Buffs - Pointe-à-Callière Museum

This museum was established on Montreal’s 350th anniversary and was built on archaeological sites, so there are centuries of fascinating history to unravel here. Pointe-à-Callière Museum is definitely the most visited museum in Montreal, hosting a range of permanent interactive exhibitions and three or four temporary exhibits each year. There’s a multimedia show, ancient relics and remains that take you on a journey through time and introduce you to Montreal’s rich past.

2.  For Art Enthusiasts - The Museum of Fine Arts

The magnificent Museum of Fine Arts is one of the largest museums in the city. It’s one that you’d need lots of time to explore, as there is over 41,000 works of art on display by local and international artists in the form of paintings, photos, sculptures and art objects, as well as film, music, fashion and design. Talk about photo opportunities! Completely immerse yourself into the culture of Montreal at the Museum of Fine arts.

3.  For Families with Young Children - The Montreal Science Centre

The Montreal Science Centre is devoted solely to technology and science, offering plenty of entertainment and education with many hands on activities and interactive exhibits. The Montreal Science Centre also boasts an IMAX theatre featuring seasonal blockbuster shows, and other highlights include a DreamWorks Animation exhibition and the world’s first electricity to water transformer. This unique museum is perfect for a family day out or for those who have a curious mind.
 
 4. For Nature Lovers - The Montreal Insectarium

The Montreal Insectarium is the largest insect museum in North America, showcasing around 250,000 specimens of live and dead insects and arthropods including butterflies, scorpions, giant stick insects and tarantulas. Here you can learn all about the creatures’ characteristics and lifestyles, watch live exhibits and even sample insect snacks from a vending machine. Just next door to the insectarium is the beautiful Montreal Botanical Garden, so you can really make a day of it here.

5. For Fashionistas - Barbie Expo

Barbie Expo is a haute couture fashion museum displaying the world’s largest exhibition of Barbie dolls. There are over 1000 unique barbies that are dressed to impress by world-famous designers such as Christian Dior and Vera Wang. The dolls model icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Cleopatra, and some are even inspired by world-famous movies such as the Wizard of Oz and Grease. Barbie Expo is free to enter and there’s even a pink life-sized Barbie box for fun photo opportunities.

Book cheap tickets to Montreal from UK and look forward to uncovering a plethora of hidden gems in the city’s best museums.