Observatory visitor guide

Montréal Planétarium at Espace pour la vie

Montréal, Québec, Canada

  • Planetariums & families
  • Education programs
  • Public telescope nights

Your visit plan

Plan this visit

Choose your day; the official program confirms access and admission.

Access
Check the format for your date. The venue publishes double features through November 30, 2026. From December 1 it lists all-day admission covering shows, exhibitions and guided activities.
Booking
Buy through the venue schedule. From December 1, select an arrival time when purchasing. Shows then seat visitors in order of arrival, subject to capacity.
Sky planning, reminders & app

Sky planning computes the Moon and darkness for your date and adds the cloud forecast for tonight; later dates are scored on the Moon and darkness. Times show in the venue’s time zone when Stella can resolve it, otherwise in yours, and are always labelled; confirm official session times with the venue. Telescope targets depend on conditions and the operator.

Montréal Planétarium at Espace pour la vieDates flexible · Admission separate

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Official dated programs

What’s on at Montréal Planétarium at Espace pour la vie

Published dates from the same Events catalog. Confirm the current program, tickets and any weather or access changes with the venue.

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What to expect

Explore astronomy exhibits and two dome theaters at Montréal’s Espace pour la vie. The Milky Way and Chaos theaters host live astronomy presentations and immersive films.

  • Exhibits or museum
  • Planetarium or science theater
  • School or youth programs

The Milky Way and Chaos theaters use dome projection. When offered, outdoor telescope activities are a separate part of the program.

Admission & booking

Who can visit
Check the format for your date. The venue publishes double features through November 30, 2026. From December 1 it lists all-day admission covering shows, exhibitions and guided activities.
How to arrange a visit
Buy through the venue schedule. From December 1, select an arrival time when purchasing. Shows then seat visitors in order of arrival, subject to capacity.
Price
The operator’s booking page distinguishes visitor and Montréal-area resident rates. Check the correct eligibility and date at purchase.
Visit length
The operator lists run times by film. The overall visit can include more than one screening and exhibition time.

Before you go

Languages
Use the schedule to select the English or French presentation for the chosen program.
Accessibility
The operator documents accessible theaters and elevator access to the lower exhibition level.
Clouds & cancellations
The operator lists outdoor telescope activities when conditions allow. The dome theaters are indoors.
Getting there
4801 avenue Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal. The venue identifies Viau as the nearest metro stop in its directions sheet.

Practical visit conditions

These details apply to the specific programs described. Unknown details remain open questions for the venue.

Individual visits
Check the format for your date. The venue publishes double features through November 30, 2026. From December 1 it lists all-day admission covering shows, exhibitions and guided activities. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Group visits
Group admission terms are not stated in the reviewed visitor information. Contact the venue for your group. (Not published)
Booking
Buy through the venue schedule. From December 1, select an arrival time when purchasing. Shows then seat visitors in order of arrival, subject to capacity. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Age guidance
Program-specific age guidance is not stated in the reviewed visitor information. Ask the venue about the selected session. (Not published)
Language support
Use the schedule to select the English or French presentation for the chosen program. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗
Accessibility
The operator documents accessible theaters and elevator access to the lower exhibition level. (Documented) · Source 1 ↗

Learning at the venue

Exhibits or museum
Yes
Planetarium or theater
Yes
School or youth programs
Yes

Plan around the sky

Choose the venue’s program first, then check Moon timing and darkness for the location. The objects available at a telescope depend on the date, weather and the operator’s program.

Choose a date for sky planning →

Tonight shows a computed Moon and darkness estimate for the current night. It does not establish future weather, an observing session or admission.

Find your way

4801 avenue Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal. The venue identifies Viau as the nearest metro stop in its directions sheet.

Approximate facility location: 45.561, -73.551. Confirm the visitor entrance before travelling.Location source ↗Official directions & visitor information ↗

Sources & review dates

Visitor details reviewed November 3, 2026. Each source below identifies the details it supports. Recheck official prices, schedules and access before travel.