Centre d'histoire de Montréal

The Centre d'histoire de Montréal is a history museum in Old Montreal housed in a former fire station from 1904. It presents exhibitions with artifacts, photographs, and objects that document the city's development from early trading posts to modern times.

The museum was established in 1983 to preserve and present Montreal's history. The building itself dates from 1904 when it served as a fire station before its transformation into a cultural space.

The museum displays everyday objects and personal items from different communities that shaped the city. These collections show how families lived and worked across different periods of Montreal's social life.

The museum offers a mix of permanent exhibitions and temporary displays that change throughout the year. Visitors can move through galleries at their own pace and choose which areas interest them most.

The building still displays features from its days as a fire station, including a distinctive square tower and a mansard roof. These architectural details make the structure an interesting part of what you see when visiting, blending its past role with its current purpose.

Location: Quebec

Location: Montreal

Inception: 1983

Address: 1210, boulevard Saint-Laurent, Montréal (Québec)

Website: https://memmtl.ca

GPS coordinates: 45.50961,-73.56319

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:02