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FICAM at the MEM!

MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises

Discover films made and adapted for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and make your voice heard by voting for the people’s choice award.

Discover moving and inspiring films that explore the connections between art and disability, and make your voice heard by voting for the people’s choice award.

Discover films made and adapted for neurodivergent individuals, and make your voice heard by voting for the people’s choice award.

Discover moving and inspiring films that explore the connections between love and disability, and make your voice heard by voting for the people’s choice award.

Discover films made and adapted for individuals who are blind and partially sighted, and make your voice heard by voting for the people’s choice award.

Film and citizen participation

As part of the Festival international de cinéma adapté de Montréal (FICAM), we’ll be presenting a selection of documentaries, fiction films, animations and video clips lasting 60 minutes or less. After the screenings, the audience will be invited to take part in an open discussion and vote for the people’s choice award.

A festival aimed at inclusion

FICAM seeks to bring cinema closer to individuals living with motor, hearing, visual or intellectual disabilities, as well as those who are neurodivergent. Through its programming, the festival highlights productions that reflect their realities, experiences and perspectives on the world. For the full programming, visit: FICAM

An activity accessible to all

The event will be held in the MEM’s Cabaret.

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MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises

Address

1210, Saint-Laurent blvd,
Montreal, QC H2X 2S5

Phone

514 872-3207

Regular Schedule

From Jun 14 to Oct 13
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
11:00 - 20:00
Thursday
11:00 - 20:00
Friday
11:00 - 20:00
Saturday
11:00 - 20:00
Sunday
11:00 - 20:00
From Oct 14 to Jun 15
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
11:00 - 20:00
Thursday
11:00 - 20:00
Friday
11:00 - 20:00
Saturday
11:00 - 20:00
Sunday
11:00 - 18:00
From Jun 9 to Oct 12
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
11:00 - 19:30
Thursday
11:00 - 19:30
Friday
11:00 - 19:30
Saturday
11:00 - 19:30
Sunday
11:00 - 18:00

Holidays Schedule

Dec 25
Closed
Jan 1
Closed

Facilities

Museum’s Exhibition(s)

Temporary exhibition
from Sep 26, 2023 to Sep 30, 2027
Detours - Urban experiences
DETOURS – URBAN EXPERIENCES IS AN IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION THAT TAKES YOU INTO THE WORLD OF MONTREALERS WITH SINGULAR BACKGROUNDS.
Permanent exhibition
MONTRÉAL
The permanent exhibition MONTRÉAL invites you to explore the city from the inside. Meet its citizens and discover what distinguishes and unites them, and what has shaped Montréal’s unique identity over the course of its history.
Temporary exhibition
from Jun 9, 2026 to Jun 6, 2027
Le cucitrici : Voices of Montréal’s Italian seamstresses
Discover the little-known history of immigrant Italian seamstresses whose work profoundly marked the city and its communities.
Temporary exhibition
from Jun 16, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026
The 1976 Olympic Games: Stories and Souvenirs
The MEM is putting on an exhibition of objects commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Montréal Olympic Games in its Window Display area
Temporary exhibition
from Jul 31, 2026 to Feb 14, 2027
Active Grieving The Aesthetic Activism of ACT UP Montréal
An exhibition by the Archives gaies du Québec, developed with the support of the MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises

Museum’s Event(s)

Tours
Witnesses to History: The Words of Seamstresses Past and Present
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2 to 4 p.m. Meet women who experienced the history of Montréal’s garment industry firsthand. A guided tour in which Italian seamstresses share their memories.
Others
Launch of the graphic novel Corridart : un diamant emballé dans du papier journal
The history of Corridart comes back to life in images and memories. Meet the artists Siris and Marc Tessier at the launch of their new graphic novel novel inspired by an important chapter in Montréal’s cultural history.
Films
Doctors with Heart: caring and working together
A documentary that is both moving and disturbing. This powerful film about solidarity and commitment speaks directly to the struggles of ACT UP Montréal.
Facility activities
Mystery at the bottom of a pothole
On Wednesday, October 28, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., the MEM invites you to a Halloween evening like no other. Lead a surprising investigation in a festive ambiance with music and a cash bar open all evening.
Others
WOW ! The Wing’s collection
Treasures in the Wing’s collection
Facility activities
TEENS – The Power of Typography With Supersystème
On November 24, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., get crafty to turn an idea that’s important to you into an eye-catching visual campaign.
Others
Off-the-Wall Evening – The MEM’s Big Thrift Event
On Thursday, November 26, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., the MEM will be transformed into a giant pop-up thrift store.
Tours
Remembering ACT UP Montréal
On Sunday, November 29, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., dive into the history of a movement that transformed the struggle against HIV/AIDS in Montréal. Meet the people who have helped keep this collective memory alive.
Facility activities
TEENS – Mystery game: Montréal in the Ice Storm
An investigation, five challenges and a trunk containing incomplete archival records that must be opened within the allotted time. Can you find the missing information to reconstruct the history of the ice storm that paralyzed Montréal in 1998?
Facility activities
March for Joy As part of Novembre en couleurs
Make your happiness placard and march to the beats of a percussion band during this festive parade at the MEM!
Others
Les Entretiens Jacques Cartier Making arts and culture accessible. From theory to practice.
Imagine more inclusive cultural experiences by participating in an afternoon of reflection and discussion around accessibility in museums and festivals.
Others
The Stadium in caricature
Get inspired by historical caricatures and create your own humorous depiction of Montréal’s Olympic Stadium.
Concerts
Le Noël de Buzz Cuivres
In collaboration with the Chapelle musicale du Bon-Pasteur, In collaboration with the Chapelle musicale du Bon-Pasteur, the MEM invites you to celebrate the holiday season on Friday, December 18, at 7:30 p.m., with a Christmas concert by the brass ensemble Buzz Cuivres.
Tours
Mission: have fun at the museum!
Take a guided tour of the museum and enjoy a fun moment with family or friends during the holiday season.