Montreal Biosphère, Environmental science museum in Saint Helen's Island, Canada.
The Biosphere consists of a 76-meter-diameter geodesic dome made of steel and acrylic cells, rising 62 meters above Saint Helen's Island.
Originally designed by Buckminster Fuller as the United States pavilion for Expo 67, the structure transformed into an environmental museum after a 1976 fire.
The museum presents exhibitions and activities focused on water ecosystems, climate change, and environmental preservation through interactive displays and multimedia presentations.
Visitors can reach the museum via the Jean-Drapeau metro station on Line 4, or take a river shuttle from Montreal's Old Port during summer.
The building's structure influenced the naming of buckminsterfullerene molecules and inspired the design of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Center.
Location: Montreal
Inception: 1967
Architects: Buckminster Fuller, Shoji Sadao
Official opening: 1995
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
Made from material: steel, acrylate polymer
Website: http://biosphere.ec.gc.ca
GPS coordinates: 45.51409,-73.53149
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
The Expo 67 left multiple structures in Montreal. The Biosphere, the Habitat 67 residential complex and the Casino in the former Quebec Pavilion demonstrate the World Fair's influence on the city's architecture. The La Ronde amusement park and Alexander Calder's Three Disks art installation remain as preserved elements of this international exhibition.
These structures represent postmodern architecture from 1970 to present. The buildings display diverse forms, materials, and functions: from museums and libraries to stadiums and churches. They combine new technologies with artistic elements.
Quebec presents diverse photography settings, from the stone buildings of Old Quebec to the 83-meter Montmorency Falls. The province contains natural landmarks like the Saint Lawrence River, urban locations including Montreal's street art, and architectural subjects such as Notre-Dame Basilica. Mountain ranges, forests, and coastal areas provide natural settings, while historical districts display French colonial architecture.
Montreal showcases landmarks representative of its history and culture. The Notre-Dame Basilica exhibits neo-gothic architecture and elaborate interior ornaments. Mount Royal, the city's natural high point, offers a view of the urban panorama. The Museum of Fine Arts preserves Canadian and international artworks. Parc Jean-Drapeau spans two islands, combining natural spaces and sports facilities. The Jean-Talon Market has continued the tradition of local food trade since 1933. The Clock Tower marks the entrance to the Old Port.
La Ronde
975 m
Casino de Montréal
1 km
Jacques Cartier Bridge
799 m
Parc Jean-Drapeau
601 m
Saint Helen's Island
451 m
Le Monstre
1.2 km
Montreal Clock Tower
1.1 km
Le Vampire
1.1 km
Cobra
1 km
Fort de l'Île Sainte-Hélène
370 m
Ednör – L'Attaque
1.4 km
Man, Three Disks
564 m
Czechoslovakia Pavilion at Expo 1967
545 m
Pont de la Concorde
1.5 km
Stewart museum
672 m
Parc de Dieppe
1.3 km
Restaurant Hélène-de-Champlain
156 m
Clock Tower Beach
1.1 km
Venezuela Pavilion of Expo 1967
474 m
Salvador Allende Monument, Montreal
967 m
Courant Sainte-Marie
830 m
Place des Nations
787 m
Belvédère du Chemin-Qui-Marche
1.3 km
Pont des Îles
669 m
Casino de Montréal
1.1 km
Maison Marguerite-Hay
1.5 km
Maison Antoine-Ste-Marie
1.1 km
Maison Patenaude
1.1 kmReviews
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