Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum
A visit to Chateau Ramezay will transport back to the colonial days and times
The Chateau Ramezay was established in 1895 after being bought in 1894 by the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Montreal. It is a museum dedicated to conserving the heritage of Montreal life and development.
The Chateau was built in 1705 for the governor of Montreal, Claude de Ramezay. It has the honor of being the first building declared a historical monument in Quebec. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1949. From 1775, the Chateau was home to Canadian Headquarters of the Continental Army when Montreal was seized. It then passed to the role of governor's residence once again. It also has had the honor of being the host of the Université de Montréal's first Faculty of Medicine.
There is a range of both temporary and permanent exhibits to view. The exhibits consist primarily of artefacts donated by private residents of Montreal. The collection is an estimated to have about 30 000 artefacts. In order to find out what is on display in the temporary exhibits, visit the website. One of the permanent exhibits is the multimedia circuit which is available in six languages. The story of the history of the Chateau is told by Claude de Ramezay, Gilles Hocquart and others. The Hochelaga, Ville-Marie and Montreal exhibit is a showcasing of various points in Canada's history from Amerindian prehistory to the 20th century. The third permanent exhibit is a showcasing of life in Montreal in the 18th century.
The gardens are a replica of a French colonial garden. Most of the plants that are used in the gardens are hybrids of the original species cultivated in New France. They are designed to be genetically close to those used in the original gardens.
The museum also offers a range of educational and cultural activities to occupy those who do not wish to simply stroll through its halls.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes - Discounts are available to CAA/AAA members - See the official website for details.Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 280 Rue Notre Dame E, Montréal, QC H2Y 1C5, Canada
Phone: (514) 861-3708
Official Website: Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum
Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum Reviews
Rated out of 5
Very nice place with a garden (the garden is free to enter).
This place also was considered as one of the haunted place in Old Montreal so it pretty cool to check it out. Very fair price for the experiment, I love ancient plates!
Louis Phan - 2 months ago
Gardens around back R beautiful. Amazing how well restored/preserved the home is! Artifact displays in two languages were good but could use more lighting and/or larger font to make it easier to read. Audio stops sprinkled throughout were excellent & we tagged along a guide explaining a few things in each room & I wish we had started the tour with him because he was excellent!
Scott L - 2 months ago
I recommend the guided tour. Guide is extremely knowledgeable and proud to share knowledge of history making it come alive. the garden is so beautiful and relaxing.
Gabriel Solomon - a month ago
We took the guided tour with Gustave - he was a wealth of stories and information, his passion for history was apparent and appreciated..!
We also visited here with the Passeport Montreal pass if you are visiting other sites in Montreal as well.
Ryan Smith - a month ago
Some museums exist because it holds the essence of history, others a sham of the fare they charged for admission. This one is the former. A ticket of 14$ gives you full access to the ground floor and two basements beneath the estate. 300 years of heritage laid bare: the change of ownership from French to English, back to French, then American during their invasion of 1775, and their eventual return to French Canada; the 4 eras (fur trade, settlement, Revolutionary years, and Canadian independence), 3 fires that razed the city, and 2 wars; it's rich. It's the very house Benjamin Franklin stayed at during his visit to convince Canadians to join the 13 colonies, where fur traders before him and colleges, priests, and governors after him lodged in the very same. The basement isn't wheelchair accessible but the rest of the house offers audiovisual hearing aids on both floors in 8 languages. The place had enough history to warrant a 6 hour stay. The staff is friendly, informative in 3 languages, and the fountain in the back garden remains potable.
Inverness Kaine - 3 months ago
Directions
| Metro Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Line 2 - Orange | Champ-de-Mars | 3 Minutes |
How to get to Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum by Metro
By Metro: Take Metro Line 2 to Champ-de-Mars Station and exit via Saint-Antoine Trottoir Sud (South Exit) onto Gosford Street; walk southeast one block to Rue Notre-Dame East and turn right. The entrance to Chateau Ramezay is just ahead on your left.
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The Chateau Ramezay Garden cc licensed photo by Harvey Barrison -
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