Having fun at the museum
Every last Saturday of the month is the perfect time for the whole family to be amazed at the museum! Many themed activities are offered for children and adults alike, depending on the temporary exhibit of the moment.
Seek and find in Medicine and Charity｜Until September 13rd
Time: 10 – 12 am
Price: 5$ per person (5 years and older). This price includes access to the temporary exhibit and participation to the activity.
No reservations required. Participants are admitted as places become available.
Children aged twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult (please note that toddlers will need constant support during the activity).
Visit the temporary exhibition Medicine and Charity with your family! You will discover many French objects on display for the first time in Canada. There are lots of details waiting for you in every corner... it's up to you to find them all!
Christmas Guardian Angels｜Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 10 – 12 am
Price: The activity is free with the purchase of an admission ticket to visit the exhibitions.
No reservations required. Participants are admitted as places become available.
Children aged twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult (please note that toddlers will need constant support during the activity).
Discover the Medicine and Charity exhibition with your family, then make a paper ornament that highlights the concepts of charity, generosity, kindness, and mutual aid that were at the heart of the creation of hospitals in the Middle Ages. During this workshop, you will create paper angels carrying personalized messages for CHUM patients. The ornaments will be hung in the hospital during the holiday season.
This activity is being carried out in collaboration with the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM).
In-Museum Activities
The doctor’s toolkit
This seek and find game lets families explore the museum freely and discover the collection of medical objects in a fun way. Can you help Dr. Boyer, a physician at the Hôtel-Dieu, find his equipment?
Fascinating apothecary
Immerse yourself in the mysteries of the apothecary with this fun activity sheet! Discover the world of apothecaries – predecessors of pharmacists - and learn more about the remedies of the time, as well as our magnificent collection of 17th and 18th century medicine jars.
These activities are self-guided. Worksheets are available free of charge at the museum reception desk.
