The Biosphere, Environment Museum (couple trip)

The illustrations, animations, and models are really beautiful. Since I came with kids, I couldn’t focus too much on the details, but it was still enjoyable. The building has five floors, with an observation deck on the top. One floor is for administration, another was under renovation, and there’s also a small insect theater. The collection isn’t very large, but it’s a nice place to visit with ch...

Our second experience. We appreciated the lessons on the environment. Highly recommended and consider getting the passport to also see the Planetarium and Botanical gardens and more.

The Environment Museum of Montreal is where the former pavilion of the US was in exposed 1967. Known as Buckminister Fuller's dome, in 1990 Canadian authorities started thinking about museum concepts for this location. In 1995, the Environment museum was opened and the name changed to Biosphere. Even if you do not go in for the museum, you can admire the structure from outside. It is a fascinating...

Showed up to close to closing time to really see it all in-depth. Would like to go back. Give it at least two hours to actually give the exhibits all their proper due. The two free exhibits near the entrance are a good 20+ minutes alone. The 360 rooftop view is amazing.

The Biosphere in Parc Jean-Drapeau is a must-visit—both for its stunning geodesic dome (originally built for Expo 67) and its inspiring focus on the environment. The exhibits are interactive and easy to grasp, covering climate change, water, and sustainability in a way that’s great for all ages. The museum isn’t huge, but it’s beautifully curated, and the peaceful surroundings and panoramic views ...