From December 6th to January 4th, come and experience the origins of holiday traditions with your family by visiting the exhibition “Around the Fireplace... Holiday Traditions”! The Museum is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on December 24th, 25th and 31st and January 1st.
Until January 4th, 2026, the Château Ramezay's fireplace mantels will be richly decorated with a specific them. Each hearth will have you discover a holiday tradition: greeting cards, Christmas stockings, Advent calendar... there is much to learn around our fireplaces! Invite your cousins, don't forget about grandma, and come reconnect with the traditions of the past through our exhibitions and activities. You'll leave with rekindled anecdotes and beautiful memories to share with family and friends.
Come and enjoy a magical experience at Château Ramezay: children are invited to come and unhook their Christmas stocking from our fireplaces in a whimsical setting! It's an activity full of surprises, but only for well-behaved children! The stocking will be available for $10 plus tax.
To help guide children through the Museum, a free booklet will be offered to families upon their arrival. A hunt for curiosities from the past, a quest for information tidbits, and discussion prompts will keep children engaged throughout the visit. "What was Christmas like when you were little, grandma?"
The Château Ramezay offers interpretive workshops led by our volunteer guides during the holiday season. Discover the fur trade, which played a fundamental role in Montréal's history, and test your calligraphy skills with our quill pen writing workshop. You can also dress up and have your picture taken.
WHEN? The weekends of December 6th-7th, 13th-14th, and 20th-21th, and then daily from December 26th to January 4th (except for the dates listed above).
The Pick a Peck of Pumpkins exhibition originated at the Musée-conservatoire ethnologique de Haute-Provence, Prieuré de Salagon.
Stay tuned for fall 2027!
The Château invites you to discover the fascinating world of squash!
In the Governor's Garden, meet Rougenelle, a friendly pumpkin. In a circuit specially designed for families, Rougenelle and her friends will help you discover the characteristics and surprising uses of the members of this large family. Download and print your game booklet before your visit to the Museum. Complete the activities and receive a little surprise when you go to the reception desk!
It's outside and it's free!
Download the game booklet for 4 to 7 year olds
Download the challenge booklet for 8 to 12 year olds
Stay tuned for our next Open House in Spring 2026
Me, a volunteer guide?
Of course! No need to be a historian or bilingual. All you need is to be comfortable with others, enjoy learning, want to share your knowledge with different types of audiences and be available a few hours a week. If you also have an interest in the history of Quebec, of Montreal, then you will be a great recruit! Detailed training is offered. Paired with experienced guides, you will learn the inner workings of our tours and activities and will pick up, at your own pace, the pleasure of guiding.
Take the risk
Becoming a volunteer at the Château also means taking the risk… of making new friends! Volunteer guides are grouped under two associations: French-speaking guides and English-speaking guides. In total, these associations have nearly a hundred members. Each organizes continuing education, outings and various events throughout the year. Some volunteers have been involved at the Château for over 25 years.
I want to learn more about the Château volunteers!
Cultural Program 2026
Stay tuned for upcoming dates for our Cultural Program in 2026!
Stay tuned for our next Genealogy Night in 2026!
All summer long, enter the garden and immerse yourself in the horticultural world of the 18th century.
On your own, at your own pace and completely free of charge, explore the vegetable garden, the ornamental garden and the orchard.
The Friends of the Garden await you on summer afternoons between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to help you discover our splendid oasis. Can you recognize the medicinal herbs that grow in our garden? Where are the pear trees? And the artichoke plants? They will answer your questions and reveal their favorite historical vegetable garden anecdotes if you have a little time. And for families, they have games and challenges to offer.
The presence of our volunteers varies depending on the weather and their availability, but at all times, enjoy our audio tour in 6 languages and the self-guided tour booklet available in the Garden.
Stay tuned for more information for Summer 2026!
At the time of Claude de Ramezay, Montreal was a military city. For the summer period, the Anciennes troupes militaires de Montréal are bringing back to life the Compagnies franches de la Marine and the 78th Fraser Highlanders.
Meet them at the Château Ramezay, attend the military demonstrations and take a few pictures with them!
Do you have an eye for nature?
Discover the beautiful green corners of the 18th century and reflect on today's environmental issues!
Greener Pastures Booklet
education@chateauramezay.qc.ca
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