Château Ramezay, National historic site and museum in Old Montreal, Canada.
The Château Ramezay exhibits 30,000 artifacts, including manuscripts, furniture, and art pieces within its stone walls on Notre-Dame Street.
Built in 1705 for Montreal governor Claude de Ramezay, the building served as headquarters for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
The museum presents exhibitions about Montreal's evolution from Amerindian prehistory to the 20th century through multimedia presentations in six languages.
Located opposite Montreal City Hall, the museum opens daily from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM with guided tours available for groups.
Benjamin Franklin spent a night at the château in 1776 while attempting to gather support for the American Revolution.
Location: Ville-Marie
Inception: 1705
Part of: Old Montreal
Address: 280, rue Notre-Dame Est, Montréal (Québec), H2Y 1C5 H2Y 1C5 H2Y 1C5
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 09:30-18:00
Phone: +15148613708
Email: info@chateauramezay.qc.ca
Website: https://chateauramezay.qc.ca/en
GPS coordinates: 45.50875,-73.55325
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:25
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