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Biosphère, Environment Museum
Category: Arts & Entertainment Museums Museums [Edit]
160 Chemin Tour-de-l'IsleÎle Sainte-Hélène
Montréal, QC H3C 4G8
(514) 283-5000
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 10 am - 6 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
5 reviews for Biosphère, Environment Museum
5 reviews in English
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Review from Heather T.
6/4/2010
I want to write the review for the entire city of Montreal but unfortunately I can't do that. Instead I'll just have to write about each location I went to.
Let's just say this is one of my favorites! The sphere is beautiful and I really loved learning about the environment and biodiversity. The little park across from it is peaceful and beautiful too.
Montreal is the best city i've ever been to!!!! -
Review from Leah B.
5/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
The Biosphere is really cool to visit. AND it's primarily free to see. I think you can pay to go inside and up to the observation deck but we just walked around it and took pictures of the structure.
The park that it's in is great for hanging out too.
Take 30 mins out of your trip and go see the Biosphere. -
Review from Eric V.
Pierrefonds, QC
4/9/2012
Went there a few years ago and love the place!
they have plenty of parking and the location is great. Would not mind bringing tourist and children.
Cheers,
Eric Van Nguyen -
Review from Hector M.
4/28/2011 20 photos
The people of Montreal must be huge fans of Star Wars to have a replica of the Death Star in the middle of the city.
We went to Montreal for a weekend and came here on a rainy Saturday. It is the Environment Museum on Ile Ste Helene in Parc Jean-Drapeau (I got it confused with the Bio Dome and thought I was going to see penguins).
Admission is $12 and you have 3 parking options (1 hour - $5; 2 hours - $10; All day - $15). You can do the entire place comfortably in a little over an hour. The museum is broken out into 8 halls on about 4 floors with interactive activities, lectures, and exhibits about the environment (and our effect on it). The highlight of the visit was their current exhibit: "One - Outfits from a New Era". It looked like a fashion show with outfits made out of consumer products: batteries, car parts, book pages, etc. Very cool exhibit!Listed in: Fun Things to Do, Weekend in Montreal
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Review from Rebecca L.
9/17/2008
Very fun touristic activity. Go look at the otters. They're cute.
Specialties
The Biosphère promotes environmental action and citizens' involvement. Located in one of Montréal's most spectacular buildings, its exhibits, green technologies and animations will inspire you to become a greener citizen. // ONE | Outfits from a New Era (From Trash to Fashion). Ecoological House (Solar Energy). U-Turn - Towards sustainable transportation . + 1°C: What difference does it make? (Climate Change). Wanted! Pollinators. **La Biosphère cherche à susciter l'action et l'implication environnementale des citoyens. Logé dans l'un des édifices les plus spectaculaires de Montréal, il saura inspirer votre volonté d'être plus vert au quotidien. Ne manquez pas ses éco-technologies, expos et animations. // O.N.E. | Objets Non Enfouis (Consommation responsable). Maison écoologique (énergie solaire). Virage - vers un transport durable. Recherchés : pollinisateurs. + 1°C Qu'est-ce que ça change? (changement climatique). L'app Biosphère :: Apple Store :: New Biosphère App!
History
Established in 1995
Symbol of Expo 67, the sphere designed by visionary architect Buckminster Fuller holds an important place in the history of contemporary architecture. Since 1995, the Biosphère is a site devoted to environmental action and education. This year, it celebrates 16 years of museum activities and environmental outreach. :: Symbole d'Expo 67, la sphère de l'architecte visionnaire Buckminster Fuller marque un moment capital dans l'Histoire de l'architecture contemporaine. Depuis 1995, la Biosphère est un lieu dévoué à l'action et à l'éducation environnementale. Cette année, elle célèbre 16 ans d'activités muséales et de sensibilisation environnementale.
Meet the Manager: Kevin F.
I am fortunate to work with a team of dedicated eco-enthousiats looking to promote and educate museum visitors into becoming eco-citizens. :: Je suis choyé de pouvoir travailler au sein d'une équipe d'employés dédiés à la cause environnementale, dans un but d'éduquer et sensibiliser les visiteurs à devenir de bons éco-citoyens.
