How do I get to Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan?

The nearest station is Viau (Green line). Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan is in Olympic Park and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montréal.

Museum

Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan

Olympic Park and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montréal

Address

4801 Avenue Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal, QC

Source: calendrier.espacepourlavie.ca, checked 13 Oct 2026.

Exterior of the Planetarium Rio Tinto Alcan with its two metal domes beside the entrance plaza — Photo: Guilhem Vellut / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

A Space for Life planetarium with two theatres showing double features and an exhibition on the search for life in the universe. The ticket includes one double feature and the exhibition.

Nearest station Viau (Green line)

Time needed 1 to 2 hours

Best time Evenings, Thursday to Saturday

Rainy day With kids

Insider tip

Shows are recommended for ages 7 and up. The spring and summer 2026 programme has ended, so check the calendar for the current lineup. It has been closed Mondays on every schedule seen.

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What's on near Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan, from the weekly Montréal events calendar.

Exhibition On now Free

Photo exhibits at the Olympic Park: Regard vers l'avenir and Bernard Brault

13 May to 31 Dec Olympic Stadium, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Station Viau (Green line)

Open-air panels along Avenue Pierre-De Coubertin, between Bennett and Letourneaux. One side shows winning photos from the Regard vers l'avenir contest, the other a selection of historic Olympic Park images by photographer Bernard Brault.

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Olympic Stadium roof and leaning tower under blue sky, Montréal

bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0

Concert Starts tomorrow Ticketed

TELETECH presents I Hate Models

14 Nov Olympic Stadium, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Time 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Station Viau (Green line)

A late-night electronic music event in the East Hall of the Olympic Stadium, presented by TELETECH with INSOMNIAC, LOUDxCLEAR and THIS IS HOUSE.

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Concert Starts in 7 days Ticketed

Bass Ship presents Wooli, Kai Wachi, Hol! and more

20 Nov Olympic Stadium, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Time 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Station Viau (Green line)

The page describes it as the return of Canada's biggest dubstep show after seven years. Wooli, Kai Wachi and HOL! are confirmed, with more acts to be announced.

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Concert Starts in 8 days Ticketed

ZAMNA Montreal

21 Nov Olympic Stadium, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Time 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Station Viau (Green line)

Zamna's first Montréal event, held at the Olympic Stadium.

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Illumination

Gardens of Light

2 Sept to 31 Oct 2027 (dates to be confirmed) Montreal Botanical Garden, Rosemont

Station Pie-IX (Green line)

The 2027 dates haven't been announced. The 2026 edition ran 3 September to 1 November, with timed tickets.

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Chinese Garden pavilion beyond a lily pond in the Montréal Botanical Garden

Alexandre Breveglieri, CC BY 2.0

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Nearby

Biodôme Museum · right here A Space for Life museum on Avenue Pierre-De Coubertin beside the Olympic Stadium. Olympic Stadium Landmark · 3 min walk The main venue of the 1976 Olympic Games, designed by architect Roger Taillibert and the largest indoor amphitheatre in Quebec. Morgan Trail Park · 3 min walk A walking path that links Olympic Park to Maisonneuve Park along the Morgan hill. Parc Maisonneuve Park · 6 min walk A large city park next to the Botanical Garden, known for open lawns, a multi-use track and the sheep that mow its lawns. Insectarium Museum · 8 min walk A Space for Life museum of insects beside the Botanical Garden. Chinese Garden Park · 9 min walk A garden inside the Botanical Garden based on classical Chinese landscape design.

Around Olympic Park and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Space for Life, the Olympic Stadium and Maisonneuve's market

This part of the east end groups the Olympic Park and the Space for Life museums with Hochelaga-Maisonneuve's main street. The Stadium is the landmark, though it and the Montréal Tower are closed to visitors for now. The Botanical Garden is the strongest draw in October.

Olympic Park and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has 17 places on the Roam Montréal map: 7 parks and gardens, 4 landmarks, 4 museums, 1 market and 1 neighbourhood. Read the Olympic Park and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve guide.

Château Dufresne Museum · 9 min walk
Japanese Garden Park · 9 min walk
Montreal Botanical Garden Park · 11 min walk
First Nations Garden Park · 12 min walk
Marché Maisonneuve Market · 13 min walk
Bain Morgan Landmark · 14 min walk
Maison de la culture Maisonneuve Landmark · 15 min walk
Maisonneuve Library Landmark · 15 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan?: 4801 Avenue Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal, QC.
How do I get to Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan?: The nearest station is Viau (Green line). Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan is in Olympic Park and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montréal.
How long do you need at Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan?: Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan?: Evenings, Thursday to Saturday.

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