
Cultural Calendar August 2025
What to do at the museum in August?
Last chance to discover our temporary exhibit Corpus insolite: Jana Sterbak!
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What to do at the museum in August?
Last chance to discover our temporary exhibit Corpus insolite: Jana Sterbak!
Open-Door at the Chapel | Sunday, August 3rd
The chapel is open free of charge on the first Sunday of every month. You can come directly to the chapel at 209 Pine Ave W, no admission ticket necessary.
Opening hours: 10 am. to 5 pm.
Guided tour of the monastery garden | Sunday, June 10, 17 & 24 (French), Saturday, August 16 (English)
Discover what lies hidden behind the iconic stone walls of Plateau-Mont-Royal! Learn about the history of the garden, from its origins as farmland in 1861 to the pleasure garden we know today. You will also learn about the history of the buildings of the Hôtel-Dieu.
Guided tour with the curator (English) | Thursday, August 21
Johanne Sloan, curator of Corpus insolite: Jana Sterbak, will offer a last guided tour until the end of the exhibit. A great occasion to learn more about the exhibited artworks and the dialogue between contemporary art and historical objects which inspired the exhibit. This tour is offered freely to those who have already bought an entry ticket. Places are limited.
Time: 2 pm.
*The tour scheduled for 2 pm will take place at 6 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
From apothecary to herbalism | Sunday, August 3rd
Follow in the footsteps of the apothecary nun and her garden of simples, thanks to the museum’s collection of pharmaceutical objects. The tour then proceeds to the garden, where you’ll discover Herboressence and the collective’s medicinal garden, while its members will guide you through a discovery workshop on the uses of plants today.
An evening at the museum | Thursday, August 21
Every third Thursday of the month, the museum is open until 9 pm to let you visit our exhibits in the evening. Guided tours of the temporary exhibit are included when you buy an entry ticket.
Musical Garden Tour|Sunday, August 23
Enjoy a rejuvenating experience in the heart of Montreal with a stroll to the sound of Annabelle Renzo’s harp, followed by a guided tour of the Hospitallers’ experience in the garden. This activity is offered in collaboration with Sérénité Sonore.
Family Saturdays!|Saturday, August 30
Every last Saturday of the month, the museum offers themed activities depending on the temporary exhibit of the moment. They are adapted for the whole family to give everyone a chance to be amazed and to question their knowledge.