Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum
Old Montréal, Montréal
Source: margueritebourgeoys.org, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A museum and archaeological site beside Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, covering more than 2,400 years of history. The belvedere above the chapel looks over the Old Port, the historic district and downtown.
Insider tip
Visiting the chapel is free, with a voluntary contribution welcome. The museum and archaeological site charge admission, and the page lists reduced rates for seniors, students and youth, with children 12 and under free.
What the guides say about Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum
The Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from 15 May to 15 October, and from 16 October to 14 May Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Mondays.
What's on near Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum, from the weekly Montréal events calendar.
ÉCO-RDV 2026 : connecter les besoins des donneurs d’ordre aux solutions locales
Time 8:30 am
Paid, registration required. At Marché Bonsecours.
Cirque du Soleil 2027 under the Big Top
Cirque du Soleil's Montréal run under the Big Top at the Old Port is listed from 13 April to 22 August 2027. The page says it cannot share what the new show is yet and will reveal it on 20 October.
Stay nearby Hotels near Big Top, Old Port of Montreal, 16 to 18 April
Igloofest
Station Champ-de-Mars (Orange line)
The outdoor winter electronic music festival runs 14 January to 6 February 2027 at the Quai Jacques-Cartier in the Old Port. The festival's own page prints both 14 January to 6 February (banner) and 15 January to 7 February (lineup section). The shows are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 14 January is a Thursday.
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Taste of the Caribbean Festival
Station Champ-de-Mars (Orange line)
The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition, its 26th, ran 9 to 12 July at the Old Port with free entry, a main stage, a Rum Zone, over 24 restaurants and a Kids Zone.
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Montréal Streetfood Festival
Station Champ-de-Mars (Orange line)
The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition ran 16 to 19 July at the Old Port with more than 35 eateries, live music and family activities. Admission was $4, free for children and seniors 65 and over.
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Smaller local events nearby
Place Jacques-Cartier Market Market
Every day. Next: Fri 13 Nov · Place Jacques-Cartier, Old Montréal
A neighbourhood market in Old Montréal. It runs as a sugar shack from December to April, with maple taffy on snow, hot maple cider and maple waffles, and sells maple products, fruit and ice cream in summer.
Free entry · Mon to Fri 09:00 to 22:00, Sat and Sun 09:00 to 12:00 · Map · Source: Marchés publics de Montréal · Marché Place Jacques-Cartier
Château Ramezay Tells the American Revolution in Quebec Exhibition
On now, until 28 Mar 2027 · Château Ramezay, Old Montréal
An exhibition at Château Ramezay on the American Revolution in Quebec.
Map · Source: SDC Vieux-Montréal · Le Château Ramezay raconte la Révolution américaine au Québec
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Around Old Montréal
Cobblestones, a basilica and the river, all within a few blocks
Old Montréal is the oldest part of the city, set between Rue Saint-Antoine and the Old Port along the Saint Lawrence. Notre-Dame Basilica, Pointe-à-Callière and Bonsecours Market are all within about ten minutes of each other on foot. Most visitors do it in half a day, though a museum and a meal stretch it to a full one.
Old Montréal has 20 places on the Roam Montréal map: 5 museums, 5 landmarks, 4 parks and gardens, 2 churches and basilicas, 1 market, 1 viewpoint, 1 neighbourhood and 1 cafe. Read the Old Montréal guide.
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- What is the address of Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum?
- 400 Saint-Paul Street East, Montréal, QC.
- How do I get to Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum?
- The nearest station is Champ-de-Mars (Orange line). Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum is in Old Montréal, Montréal.
- How long do you need at Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum?
- Daytime.
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