NOTICE TO VISITORS

Due to maintenance work to the Biosphère, the Maryse Goudreau. In the Eye of the Beluga and Weaving the Ocean: in Ari Bayuaji's Studio exhibitions will be closed from November 5 to 7 inclusive.

The greenhouses of the Jardin botanique are currently closed for inspection and maintenance work. The outdoor gardens are open to visitors. Discounted rates are in effect.

Gift shops

The Espace pour la vie gift shops :
the prime destination for your gift ideas!

In addition to books, plush toys and souvenir items from Montréal, the Espace pour la vie gift shops offer you a wide selection of eco-friendly products made by Québec artists and artisans. Here are a few:

  • Natural handmade soaps and body products: Savonnerie des Diligences, De baie et de sève, Savonnerie Histoire de bulles, Au Naturel, Le Briochin black soap;
  • Eco-friendly items: Nany, OKO Créations, Justenbois kitchen utensils and items, Petit Rucher, Baluchon;
  • Gourmet products: Forêt y goûter, Miel de mon père, Rose des champs, Les Minettes, Verger Lacroix, Chocolat boréal, Blanc par rouGe, Gourmet sauvage, Caséal fine maple products;
  • Fashion accessories: Lachasse tube scarfs, Lolikö, Tête à chapeaux;
  • Jewelry from Québec jewelers: Pierre Brouillette, Marie-Ève Bordeleau and Sonia Imbault at the Biodôme boutique;
  • Gardening items, Felco shears, Jardins de l’Écoumène seeds, plants and flower pot holders at the Jardin botanique boutique;
  • Telescopes, planisphere and other objects for astronomy enthusiasts at the Planétarium gift shop;

BUSINESS HOURS   

The Biodôme boutique | Until December 31
Monday Closed *
Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Insectarium boutique | Until December 31
Monday Closed *
Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Jardin botanique boutique | Until December 31
Monday Closed *
Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Chinese Garden boutique
  Closed
The Planétarium boutique | Until December 31
Monday Closed *
Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday to Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

* Our museums will be open on Mondays, December 23 and 30, 2024,
March 3 (Spring Break) and April 20, 2025 (Easter).
We will be closed on December 24 and 25, 2024.
The full holiday schedule will be announced at a later date.

Espace pour la vie is proud to showcase the know-how of our Indigenous peoples. In our shops, you will find original paintings, sculptures, traditional crafts, jewelry and more.