Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

1. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

9.3
(Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal (MBAM))
1380 rue Sherbrooke O (coin du Musée), Montréal, QC
Art Museum · Ville-Marie · 114 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Mindel: Great exhibit- different and dramatic- easy to see.... Takes about 45 minutes

Ozgur Y.Ozgur Yılmaz: Great Fine Arts museum, not in its permanent collection but for its exhibitions, from Miles Davis to Faberge eggs represents a beautiful melange of artistic talents.

PatrickPatrick: Great modern art downstairs - check it out before you run through the bowls and chairs exhibits upstairs!

Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

2. Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC)

8.1
185 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest (coin Jeanne-Mance), Montréal, QC
Art Museum · Ville-Marie · 45 tips and reviews

John B.John B.: Check out the "Dark Souls" exhibit - interesting!

Tom V.Tom V.: Michel De Broin exhibition = must see!

PatrickPatrick: Wonderful exhibits - get there well before close so you don't feel rushed

Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

3. Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History

8.5
(Pointe-à-Callière, musée d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal)
350 Place Royale (rue de la Commune), Montréal, QC
History Museum · Vieux-Montréal · 53 tips and reviews

Sarah S.Sarah S: Very cool Beatles exhibit, it's two floors though so be sure to see both

Julie-Anne P.Julie-Anne Perrault: The multimedia show by Moment Factory is definitely a must-see (entertaining, yet educational)! Also, the temporary exhibits are very well designed (the current one on Marco Polo is no exception!).

Josie S.Josie S: Went to see the Grec exhibition: from agamemnon to Alexander the Great and it was AMAZING. A little too crowded during the weekend a week day would leave you more time.

Centre Canadien d'Architecture / Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

4. Centre Canadien d'Architecture / Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA)

8.8
1920 rue Baile (btwn St. Marc & St. Mathieu), Montréal, QC
Museum · Ville-Marie · 31 tips and reviews

Boris A.Boris A: visit whatever exhibit is on. Always well worth it. Also, best bookstore in town for all things design / architecture / etc

Guri V.Guri Venstad: Great exhibitions and free admission with a student ID!

Christine D.Christine D: Great exhibition, don't forget to watch the free animation movie on Montreal city, it's very interesting even for montrealers.

DHC/ART Fondation pour l'art contemporain is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

5. DHC/ART Fondation pour l'art contemporain

8.8
465, rue Saint-Jean (Saint-Sacrement), Montréal, QC
Art Museum · Vieux-Montréal · 15 tips and reviews

Duc T.Duc Tran: I'm not usually one for contemporary art but the Jenny Holzer exhibition that's going on right now really captivated me

Camille C.Camille Chamard: You MUST see John Currin exhibition while his work is in Mtl ! Also visit the other dhc pavillion to see berlinde de bruyckere artwork!!

Irina K.Irina Kunitsyna: Don't miss Thomas Demand exhibition. Genius!

Montreal Science Centre is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

6. Montreal Science Centre

8.1
(Centre des sciences de Montréal)
2 rue de la Commune Ouest (Boulevard St-Laurent), Montréal, QC
Science Museum · Vieux-Montréal · 27 tips and reviews

Amanda B.Amanda Bee: Your not allowed to take pictures in the exhibits, they get MAD.

Tatyana F.Tatyana Fisher: Occupies a lot of space with only 2 permanent exhibitions and IMAX. There's reciprocity between Canadian and US museums so if you are a member of Smithsonian, you get a nice discount.

Frederik V.Frederik Verleye: Mediocre upper floor exhibit, downstairs was super epic though.

Biosphère is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

7. Biosphère

8.4
160 Chemin du Tour de l'Isle (Parc Jean-Drapeau), Montréal, QC
Science Museum · Ville-Marie · 32 tips and reviews

Emily M.Emily M.: Fantastique! Go on a weekday if you can. Interesting exhibits pertaining to sustainable practices.

Nao T.Nao Tomita: モントリオール・バイオスフィア:リチャード・バックミンスター・フラー(1967)。モントリオール万博でのアメリカ館。現在はエコシステムに関する展示などを行う環境学習施設。直径76mの球体の3/4が地上に見えている設計で、緻密に組み上げられた棒鋼が織りなす幾何学模様が秀逸。

David W.David Weinberger: Fascinating exhibits in a really cool structure

Montreal Botanical Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

8. Montreal Botanical Garden

9.1
(Jardin Botanique de Montréal)
4101 rue Sherbrooke E (Boulevard Pie-IX), Montréal, QC
Botanical Garden · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 98 tips and reviews

Rachel C.Rachel Coker: Make sure to stop at the Insectarium! Cool exhibits, and a nice break from the heat if you're visiting in the summer. Bring a bottle of water along; food/drink is hard to find and overpriced.

Shawn C.Shawn Cheng: Sculpture garden is over. It was only a passing exhibit back in 2013. 😓

AaronAaron: The exhibition gardens are amazing (and delicious)!

Pavillon Jean-Noël Desmarais (MBAM) is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

9. Pavillon Jean-Noël Desmarais (MBAM)

8.6
Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, 1380, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC
Art Museum · Ville-Marie · 10 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: In this groundbreaking exhibit, which runs from Apr. 30th - Aug. 29th, Miles Davis' life is presented in photo, video & sound. From his early years in NY's jazz clubs to his reclusive later life. Read more.

Chris L.Chris Lloyd: too many people and not enough room to move a stroller around the terracotta army exhibit. Red Flag and Earth is Blue like and Orange are good shows

Angelito L.Angelito LeMontréalais: A great collection of fine arts and beautiful architecture located downtown steps from shopping, hotels, night-life and the underground Reso network. Read more.

Musée McCord Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

10. Musée McCord Museum

7.8
690 rue Sherbrooke O. (coin Victoria), Montréal, QC
Art Museum · Ville-Marie · 21 tips and reviews

Christine Elizabeth L.Christine Elizabeth Laprade: ****stellar Grace Kelly exhibit directly from London. A must see. Until Oct 6 2013.

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Exhibits on Canada's early European settlement.

Zack G.Zack Gilbert: The Montreal Is All of Us exhibit is now in storage. :(

Le 2-22 is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

11. Le 2-22

8.6
2, rue Sainte-Catherine Est (coin Saint-Laurent), Montréal, QC
Arts and Entertainment · Ville-Marie · 5 tips and reviews

Jordan S.Jordan Steinmann: La Vitrine in lobby is a high-tech info center where you can see listings of exhibitions, performances, etc. Upstairs is Formats, abookshop that sells art and local magazines, and Vox art gallery

Marilina G.Marilina Gustafson: Beautiful architecture in the city

Nadine G.Nadine G.: Dès le 18 janvier 2012, La Vitrine culturelle aura déménagé son comptoir d'information, la technologie développée par Moment Factory vaut le détour!

Château Ramezay is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

12. Château Ramezay

8.6
280 rue Notre-Dame E, Montréal, QC
History Museum · Vieux-Montréal · 8 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel Magni: Located in Old Montreal, this museum offers a portal to Montreal's past. Check out the exhibit In The Time Of Smallpox-Physicians, Surgeons and Apothecaries in New France until November 11,2012!

Hanna C.Hanna Choconora: The gift shop has unique souvenirs and the comfortable café terrace faces onto the Jardins du Gouverneur and Place Jacques-Cartier

Karl B.Karl Berger: Very nicely presented history of the mansion and Canada.

Clock Tower is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

13. Clock Tower

8.3
(Tour de l'Horloge)
Rue du Quai de l'Horloge, Montréal, QC
Historic and Protected Site · Vieux-Montréal · 8 tips and reviews

Carl G.Carl Griffin: Climb to the top for great views and check out the history exhibit.

JilleanJillean: Free entrance to the top with amazing views of the city

Derek J.Derek Jenkins: 192 steps. No lift. And four disabled car spaces out the front. Irony much? ;-)

Musée du Château Dufresne is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

14. Musée du Château Dufresne

8.0
2929 Avenue Jeanne-d’Arc (coin Sherbrooke), Montréal, QC
Museum · Préfontaine · 3 tips and reviews

Louis M.Louis Moubarak: To visit more than once! Great exhibits for all!

René L.René Lahaie: On s'y sent bien..

S.AUBES.AUBE: ne pas y aller par temps chaud

Arsenal is one of The 15 Best Places for Exhibits in Montreal.

15. Arsenal

9.0
2020 rue William (Griffintown), Montréal, QC
Event Space · Le Sud-Ouest · 7 tips and reviews

Kyo S.Kyo Song: Old shipyard building converted to a gallery. Beautiful space with thought provoking exhibits.

Saba H.Saba Heravi: Beautiful space and gallery.

Lillie F.Lillie Ferris: Amazing art