Montreal is home to many amazing museums, and some of the very best are a part of the museum district Space for Life. This is the largest natural sciences complex in all of Canada, and here are five amazing attractions that it has in store.
Montreal Biosphere
Montreal Biosphere offers a wide range of exhibitions tackling important environmental issues related to climate change and sustainability, and it’s instantly recognizable thanks to its geodesic dome.
Montreal Biodome
Located in an imposing building designed for the 1976 Olympic Games, Montreal Biodome now hosts spaces inspired by four ecosystems found across the Americas.
Montreal Planetarium
If you’re in the mood to learn more about space and astronomy during your visit to Montreal, this Planetarium is the place to be. Make sure to check out a 40-minute presentation about the Northern Lights called “Aurōrae” during your visit.
Montreal Insectarium
Montreal is home to one of the largest insect museums in the entire world, and you’ll be introduced to many fascinating species during your visit.
Montreal Botanical Garden
The Montreal Botanical Garden covers 190 acres in the heart of the Space for Life district, and it’s home to over 22,000 species of plants across its 10 exhibition greenhouses and 20 thematic gardens.