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10 Days in Montreal: A Journey Through Art, History, and Science

Vijay Puranik

Vijay Puranik

27 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Montreal, exploring the vibrant art scene, delving into fascinating history, and unraveling the mysteries of science. From contemporary art at Fondation PHI to the wonders of the Biodome, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery.

Trip to Montreal

Day 1Contemporary Art Delights at Fondation PHI
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$0

Fondation PHI pour l’art contemporain
Nonprofit offering contemporary art exhibits, events & education in two historical buildings.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 2Step into Montreal's Industrial Past at Écomusée du fier monde and MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises
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$ 3

Écomusée du fier monde
Community museum in a 1920s bathhouse, showcasing the area's working-class roots & labour history.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises
Photos & artifacts tell the story of Montréal & its people in a space once used as a fire station.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Blast off into Space at Cosmodôme
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$19

Cosmodôme
Educational space centre with exhibits, interactive missions in simulated lunar gravity & camps.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
Day 4Reflecting on History at Musée de l'Holocauste Montréal and Redpath Museum
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$19

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$ 3

Musée de l'Holocauste Montréal
Historical exhibits focused on Montreal survivors, with video testimonies & personal objects.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
20 - 24 min

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Redpath Museum
Natural history & world cultures galleries showcasing dinosaur skeletons, extinct species & mummies.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$6
Day 5Immerse Yourself in Montreal's Cultural Heritage at McCord Stewart Museum
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$13

McCord Stewart Museum
Historical exhibits of costumes, objects & photos on popular subjects from hockey to Inuit art.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
Day 6Unveiling Architectural Marvels at Canadian Centre for Architecture and Canadian Railway Museum
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$25

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$ 3

Canadian Centre for Architecture
International exhibits on architecture & urban planning, plus a historic mansion & sculpture garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
28 - 34 min

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Canadian Railway Museum
Museum displaying working engines & cars, plus historic train-related artifacts & station replicas.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 7Journey Through Montreal's Archaeological Past at Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
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$13

Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
Modern museum with archaeological digs & interactive exhibits in historical buildings.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
Day 8Explore the Wonders of Nature at Space for Life
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Space for Life
Family-friendly museum complex made up of a botanical garden, biodome, planetarium & insectarium.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 9Get Up Close with Fascinating Insects at Montreal Insectarium
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$13

Montreal Insectarium
Displays of live & mounted specimens, with beehives, free-flying butterflies & edible bugs.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
Day 10A Captivating Experience at Biodome and Montreal Science Centre
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$44

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$ 3

Biodome
Former Olympics velodrome housing replicas of 5 ecosystems & related species of animals & plants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
23 - 28 min

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Montreal Science Centre
Interactive & educational science & technology exhibits for kids of all ages, with an IMAX theatre.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$19

Budget breakdown: $154 In total

Activities & Food:$144
Transport:$11