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Biosphère - Espace pour la vie

An iconic architectural landmark of Montréal since Expo 67 and erected in a true natural oasis, the Biosphère offers breathtaking views of downtown Montréal and the St. Lawrence River. It presents exhibitions and artistic installations prompting dialogue between science, culture, social innovation and the environment. Its activities allow curious minds to better understand the major contemporary environmental issues and to discover solutions to face them.

As part of major upgrades to improve the facilities and enhance the visitor experience, please note that the Biosphere will be temporarily closed to the public from September 15 to November 17, 2025 inclusive.

SCHEDULE
From August 25 to September 1, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From September 2 to 14, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)

Also:
Biodôme, Insectarium, Jardin botanique de Montréal, Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan

The Biosphère joined the Montréal Space for life museum complex in 2021.

Ticketing
Categories : Architecture - History - Humanities - Sciences 

Address

Biosphère - Espace pour la vie
160 Chemin du Tour-de-l'Isle,
Île Sainte-Hélène, Montréal, QC H3C 4G8

Phone

514 868-3000

Facilities

Regular Schedule

From Sep 15 to Nov 17
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
From Sep 2 to Sep 14
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00

Holidays Schedule

Dec 24
Closed
Dec 25
Closed
Jan 1
13:00 - 16:30
Apr 21
09:00 - 17:00
Sep 1
09:00 - 18:00
Oct 13
09:00 - 17:00

Museum’s Exhibition(s)

Temporary exhibition
from May 25, 2018 to Sep 14, 2025
Ecolab
Channel your inner researcher and learn about environmental science in a brand new interactive lab.
Temporary exhibition
from May 11, 2024 to Sep 14, 2025
Seeking Refuge
This exhibition designed by the Biosphère and Oxfam-Québec is an opportunity to discover what climate migration is all about, and to explore possible solutions. Credit: Collin Leafasia/Oxfam
Temporary exhibition
from Jun 15, 2024 to Sep 14, 2026
Watersheds ! Follow the Flow
Embark on an interactive adventure to discover a watershed!
Temporary exhibition
from Jun 15, 2024 to Sep 14, 2025
Meryl McMaster. As Strong as the Wind
Outdoors exhibition. Meryl McMaster revisits her family ties (her Plains Cree/Métis and Dutch/British ancestors) and looks into the history inscribed in the landscape.
Temporary exhibition
from May 10, 2025 to Sep 14, 2025
Transform! Designing the Future of Energy
Come and see Transform. Designing the Future of Energy, a captivating exhibition from the Vitra Design Museum exploring the key role that design is playing in the current energy transition.