Reviews of Écomusée du fier monde (Museum)

Jad Moussalli

(Translated) We discover another face of Montreal and its history. The face of poverty and misery, but also simplicity and hidden beauty. (Original) On découvre un autre visage de Montréal et de son histoire. Le visage de la pauvreté et de la misère, mais aussi la simplicité et la beauté cachée.

Roger Bachelet

(Translated) Interesting multimedia museum on the south-central district of Montreal that shows the evolution of the neighborhood, the city and even Canada. It is located in a former bathing establishment and has a temporary exhibition on the artist Zilon, street graphist. (Original) Intéressant musée multimédia sur le quartier centre-sud de Montréal qui montre l'évolution du quartier, de la ville et même du Canada. Il est situé dans un ancien établissement de bain et comporte une exposition temporaire sur l'artiste Zilon, grapheur de rue.

johan cohen

(Translated) Friendly neighborhood museum, bright and educational. (Original) Sympathique musée de quartier, lumineux et didactique.

Nicolas

(Translated) With the permanent exhibition, you can learn a lot about the living conditions at the time. And we understand how lucky we are to live in more pleasant, less painful times, thanks in part to social movements and social organizations. Very enriching museum! The temporary exhibition by artist André Michel, the exhibition Nomads or itinerants - Peoples in danger is beautiful both from a social and artistic point of view. To learn more about it and the artist, booklets are available in the exhibition. (Original) Avec l’exposition permanente, on y apprends beaucoup sur les conditions de vie à l’époque. Et on comprends la chance qu’on as de vivre dans une époque plus agréable, moins pénible, grâce en partie à des mouvements sociaux et à des organisations sociales. Musée très enrichissant ! L’exposition temporaire de l’artiste André Michel, l’exposition Nomades ou itinérants – Peuples en danger est belle autant d’un point de vue social qu’artistique. Pour en apprendre d’avantages sur celle ci et sur l’artiste, des livrets sont à dispositions dans l’exposition.

Jeremy Arnie

Museum with friendly staff, but a bit small.

jad moussalli

(Translated) We discover another face of Montreal and its history. The face of poverty and misery, but also simplicity and hidden beauty. (Original) On découvre un autre visage de Montréal et de son histoire. Le visage de la pauvreté et de la misère, mais aussi la simplicité et la beauté cachée.

Randy McDonald

This is an informative local museum with an opinionated look at the history of the Centre-Sud neighbourhood of Montréal over more than two centuries, in all of its dynamic complexity. Housed in a beautiful open refurbished space once a public bathhouse, the permanent displays are on the second level while art exhibits are on the first level. Well worth it.

Christina K

Looks like the Musee D'Orsay....if you are looking for a peaceful place with Windows this is it. Learn about industrialization too

Tsz Fung Yip

Not much to see.

Yan Leduc-Chun

(Translated) A superb museum that archives the history not only of Montreal, but of people and capitalism. An essential historical collection for all those who want to take a critical look at modern society. A big bravo. (Original) Un superbe musée qui archive l'histoire non seulement de Montréal, mais de l'humain et du capitalisme. Un recueil historique incontournable pour tous ceux qui veulent avoir un regard critique de la société moderne. Un grand bravo.

Quentin Auvray (golbarg)

This neighborhood museum is great. It is located in a old swimming pool building, and the lower floor is actually in the pool (you can see all the markings and tiles from the original pool). Very friendly staff and nice exhibitions.

David Niget

(Translated) Very nice place of popular history. (Original) Très beau lieu d'histoire populaire.

Remi Boulanger

(Translated) Rented for corporate event, beautiful big room, environment that brings to the discussion (Original) Loué pour evenement corporatif, belle grande salle, environment qui porte a la discussion

Jerome LeBlanc

(Translated) The exhibition of the painter Zilon me much more. The place is very well suited to this kind of retrospective. (Original) L'exposition du peintre Zilon m'a beaucoup plus. Le lieu est très bien adapté à ce genre de rétrospective.

Michel Brassard

(Translated) Interesting, exhibition on one of the oldest cartier in Montreal (Original) Interressant, exposition sur un des plus vieux cartier de Montréal

Stacy Levy

Very interesting. Small local , yet relevant. I suggest it for all.

Zacharie Fournier-Robert

(Translated) A very nice room. (Original) Une tres belle salle.

Maude Blanchet Léger (Pale Light)

(Translated) Superb museum in an old public bath, exhibitions always original, an important place for the district with a welcoming and passionate staff. (Original) Superbe musée dans un ancien bain publique, expositions toujours originales, un lieu important pour la quartier avec un personnel accueillant et passionné.

Christ-Mao David Pierre

(Translated) The visit inside is just a taste of the one outside. A very good experience. (Original) La visite à l'intérieur n'est qu'un avant-goût de celle à l'extérieur. Une très bonne expérience.

Simon Paquette

(Translated) I went there when there was only the permanent exhibition, for the low price and the information you can find there I enjoyed my visit! It is not the activity of a whole day, so to do with another museum to fill the schedule. I recommend it especially to those who are passionate about city history. (Original) J'y suis allé quand il y avait seulement l'exposition permanente, pour le petit prix et l'information qu'on peut y trouver j'ai apprécié ma visite ! Ce n'est pas l'activité d'une journée entière, donc à faire avec un autre musée pour remplir l'horaire. Je le conseil surtout au passionné d'histoire des villes.

Andrei Ceban

Interesting place with history of this area

Valérie G. Létourneau

(Translated) Superb room, bright, beautiful expo. (Original) Superbe salle, lumineuse, belles expo.

Eduard P

nicely rebuilt

Rachel Leaton

An amazing little museum in a beautiful building. A hidden gem for sure.

Maria Jose

(Translated) The receptionist was very kind, I explain in what order to visit the museum and I handed a brochure with all the information. It is small but it contains a lot of history, all descriptions of the exhibitions are in French, it would be better if they included English (Original) La recepcionista fue muy amable, me explico en qué orden recorrer el museo y me entrego un folleto con toda la información. Es pequeño pero contiene mucha historia, todas las descripciones de las exhibiciones están en francés, sería mejor que incluyeran el inglés

Dizzy Finks

(Translated) Well worth the detour! (Original) Vaut largement le detour !

Richard Ruest

(Translated) Sublime experience (Original) Sublime expérience

Paula Martinez Palacio

(Translated) A place to learn more about history and have different expectations (Original) Un lugar para conocer más de historia y tener diferentes expectativas

Luc GILLEN

(Translated) Former public bath beautifully transformed into a museum, not very big but the visit is interesting (Original) Ancien bain public magnifiquement transformé en musée, ce n'est pas bien grand mais la visite est intéressante

michel laurin

(Translated) A truly splendid museum filled with fascinating history !!! (Original) Un musée vraiment splendide remplie d'histoire fascinante !!!

Samuel Scarpino

Really interesting museum on the history of the industrial revolution in Montreal. It's set in a beautiful old bathhouse.

ana claudia Tierhs

Very good to understand Mrl's recent history

Robert Jourdain

(Translated) Place to visit (Original) Endroit à visiter

W Y

(Translated) Ok (Original) Bof

Luis Gerardo Molina Guillén

(Translated) Excellent! (Original) Excellent!

Mohamed Ghoul

(Translated) A unique place that allows us to meet each other (Original) Un endroit unique qui permets d aller à la rencontre de nous même

Andrew Navarro

(Translated) An INCREDIBLE place where space recovery achieves perfect! Since you arrive the reception is very good and friendly, they explain in broad strokes what that place was and what is now displayed. You can visit it in two hours or less. (Original) Un lugar INCREÍBLE en donde la recuperación de espacios de logra perfecto! Desde que llegas la recepción es muy buena y amable, te explican a grandes rasgos lo que fue ese lugar y lo que ahora se exhibe. Lo puedes visitar en dos horas o menos.

Marc Forest

(Translated) Beautiful museum to visit filled with history. (Original) Beau musée à visiter remplie d'histoire.

Olivia Hernandez

(Translated) It is very interesting the history of Montreal, the changes and the work of the different francization centers. (Original) C'est très intéressant l'histoire de Montréal, les changements et le travail du différents centre de francisation..

JFSTG

(Translated) An exceptional archtecture and a real gold mine to learn about the history of Montreal (Original) Une archtecture exceptionelle et une vraie mine d'or pour s'informer sur l'histoire de Montréal

jean julien guyot

(Translated) A high place of culture. In an old bath public relived the history of the inhabitants of the district. Beautiful course and beautiful exhibitions. (Original) Un haut lieu de la culture. Dans un ancien bain public revivé l'histoire des habitants du quartier. Beau parcours et belles expositions.

Laura Cano

(Translated) The exhibition is very interesting and illustrative. (Original) L'expo c'est très intéressant et illustrative.

Guelmbaye Ngarsandjé

Excellent place d'arts!

Guelmbaye Ngarsandjé

Excellent place d'arts!

Jan Dos

Quite small but interesting museum about industrial history of the Center South of Montreal.

Reza Mokari

(Translated) Perfect (Original) Parfait

Michel Trudeau

(Translated) An old pool that has become a museum (Original) Une ancienne piscine qui est devenu un musée

Edith Wenke

(Translated) Museum on the history of the district and of French Canadians at the beginning of the 20th century. Very interesting and very well organized. (Original) Musée sur l'histoire du quartier et des Canadiens français au début du XXème siècle. Très intéressant et très bien organisé.

Serge St-Arneault

(Translated) To visit without fail. (Original) À visiter sans faute.

Guy Boyer

(Translated) Nice little museum on the working class of the south center. Also for all kinds of events. (Original) Petit musée sympa sur la classe ouvrière du centre sud. Aussi pour toutes sortes d événements.

Sarine Nayirie Atamian

Cozy place to see nice art pieces!

Anick Labelle

(Translated) A beautiful space, original and committed exhibitions, to see (Original) Un bel espace, des expos originales et engagées, à voir

Simon Gingras

(Translated) Very inspiring: D (Original) Très inspirant :D

Frieda Knoth

(Translated) Exposition très jolie et informative dans un beau batiment, superbien fait, l'accueil supergentil et très compétant. A conseiller! A very interesting and very informative exhibition in a beautiful building with an interesting history, very nice and competent staff. Must see! (Original) Exposition très jolie et informative dans un beau batiment, superbien fait, l'accueil supergentil et très compétant. A conseiller! Eine hochinteressante und sehr informative Ausstellung in einem schönen Gebäude mit einer interessanten Geschichte, sehr nettes und kompetentes Personal. Unbedingt anschauen!

Christian Martinez Gil

(Translated) The guide was very professional. Thank you. (Original) La guide a été très professionele. Merci.

Eric Dupuis

(Translated) Very nice place to visit. Beautiful and informative exposure. The museum was built in an old public bath. It shows the beauty of the old architecture and the bath mixed with the more modern renovations. Well done. I would have liked a show a little longer, but it's worth the detour. (Original) Très belle endroit à visiter. Belle exposition et instructive. Le musé a été construit dans un ancien bain public. On y voit la beauté de l'ancienne architecture et le bain mélangé avec les rénovations plus moderne. Bien réussi. J'aurais aimé une expo un peu plus longue, mais ça vaut le détour.

Lupa Duende

Fantastic museum in a friendly and safe neighbourhood.

Gleise Cruz

Its a nice visit! We can learn about the community around. Must go!

catherine noway

(Translated) A citizen museum in a former public bath to discover! (Original) Un musée citoyen dans un ancien bain public à découvrir!

Marzieh Hemati

Intresting but not wow!

Guillaume Hoofd

(Translated) Beautiful architecture inside and very friendly staff! (Original) Superbe architecture à l'intérieur et personnel tres sympathique !

Assia Alexandrova

A fantastic neighborhood/community museum situated in a former public bath. Chronicles the growth of the quartier Centre-Sud since it emerged as a working class living space.

Quentin Auvray (golbarg)

This neighborhood museum is great. It is located in a old swimming pool building, and the lower floor is actually in the pool (you can see all the markings and tiles from the original pool). Very friendly staff and nice exhibitions.

Jason Behrmann

I have seen a couple exhibits here and have attended several private events and networking sessions. The exhibits are small and so-so. The space is amazing and highly recommended for events and chic parties.

Claudia Lavalle

(Translated) I like to look at painting frames I find her beautiful.Claudia (Original) J'aime regarder des cadres de peinture je trouve sa beaux.Claudia

DJ Louis

(Translated) Flat to death is way too small (Original) Plate à mort c'est beaucoup trop petit

Shannon Barbella Mahmud

Very interesting if you like know the history about the neighborhood.

Jocelyn Routhier

(Translated) Museum of Workers' History. (Original) Musée d'histoire ouvrière.

France Fiset

(Translated) Superb exhibition to learn about the history of this district and the visit organized by the museum director on Culture Days Sunday delighted me. (Original) Superbe exposition pour connaître l'histoire de ce quartier et la visite organisée par le directeur du musée lors du dimanche des Jours de la Culture m'a ravie.

D. L. (V-man)

(Translated) Ok no more. First Sunday of the month it's free good time to visit (Original) Ok sans plus. Premièr dimanche du mois c'est gratuit bon temps pour visiter

Janice Chau

A lesser known museum about the working class roots of Montreal's centre south neighbourhood... prosperity, poverty and destitution, unemployment, the fight for basic rights and a social safety net. Pretty relevant to the current social and economic issues in the city, actually. I enjoyed my visit.

Janice Chau

A lesser known museum about the working class roots of Montreal's centre south neighbourhood... prosperity, poverty and destitution, unemployment, the fight for basic rights and a social safety net. Pretty relevant to the current social and economic issues in the city, actually. I enjoyed my visit.

Lise Turcotte

(Translated) Very interesting and very pretty (Original) Très intéressant et très jolie

kayla guiste

Happy we were able to visit. We will definitly come back when we return to Montreal

Guy Corriveau

(Translated) Nice space for discoveries about a recent past. (Original) Bel espace de découvertes sur un passé récent.

Mitch V.

(Translated) Beautiful place (old swimming pool) converted into a museum. (Original) Bel endroit (ancienne piscine) reconvertie en musée.

Georges Younes

This museum is located in a remarkable small building that is guaranteed to attract your attention when you walk by, especially if you have an eye for art deco.

Jeremy Denault

(Translated) The history of the building is very interesting (Original) L'histoire du batiment est fort intéressante

Caroline Depoix

(Translated) Interesting museum on the life of the neighborhood (Original) Intéressant musée sur la vie du quartier

Ant Per

(Translated) Very nice space. A very beautiful space. (Original) Very nice space. Un très bel espace.

Cécile ROLLOT

(Translated) I loved spending time in this museum. I really appreciated that the host person is also passionate about this place. Small but incredibly interesting museum (Original) J'ai adoré passrr du temps dans ce musée. J'ai vraiment apprecié que la personne de l'acceuil soit aussi passionnée par ce lieux. Petit musée mais incroyablement intéressant

Philip-Xavier Roy

Amazing reception.

Alexandra Nee

(Translated) Great, with a warm welcome. (Original) Génial, avec un accueil au top.

Jason Lipskaia

Not a Bad museum with local History and a Section about Bread Making, is Small though, can get in for half price if you have a metro Card

Lucie Boivin

(Translated) Beautiful, to see absolutely! (Original) De toute beauté, à voir absolument !

Olga Karpenko

For those interested in history of Montreal

Katherine Bouchard

Great for tourists as well as Montreal residents. Low cost with very knowledgeable staff. They do a lot with not much funding. Expositions change regularly which means that you can go multiple times and get a new perspective and information every time

Nadiya D

It's a very nice and small community museum located in the former community bathhouse with a permanent exhibition that tells the story of the neighborhood. The exhibition is in French but English translation is available.

Marie Christengie Valcourt

(Translated) I had the honor of exhibiting my jewelry creations there, it was a unique experience. Beautiful space, beautiful warm atmosphere, to visit as soon as possible ???? (Original) J'ai eu l'honneur d'exposer mes créations de bijoux là bas, ce fut une expérience unique. Très belle espace, belle ambiance chaleureuse, à visiter au plus vite ????

Sophie A. Mancini

(Translated) For a visit to the museum or to organize an event, a place to discover. Popular art made accessible in a revisited public swimming pool decor. (Original) Pour une visite du musée ou pour organiser un évènement, un lieu à découvrir. L'art populaire rendu accessible dans un décor de piscine publique revisité.

Chantal Robinson

(Translated) Friendly staff. Great pictures. (Original) Personnel sympathique. Superbes photos.

Marie-Pierre Forest-Gaudet

(Translated) Very nice museum. Beautiful building with a very special history. (Original) Très beau musée. Bel édifice avec une histoire bien particulière.

ultraviolet light

Great exhibit

Jean-Nicolas Ouellet

(Translated) Beautiful transformation of a public bath into a space to better understand our society (Original) Belle transformation d'un bain public en un espace pour mieux comprendre notre société

Connie Gonsen

(Translated) Because this recreation place was rescued before a pool (Original) Porque se rescató este lugar de recreación antes una alberca

Richard LaRocque

(Translated) Small interesting museum in a magnificent building (Original) Petit musée intéressant dans un édifice magnifique

Dimi 33

(Translated) Interesting museum explaining his neighborhood and the temporary exhibition of Zion much loved too. (Original) Musée interessant expliquant son quartier et l'expo temporaire de Zion beaucoup aimé aussi.

Leo Cloutier

(Translated) Very interesting well installed in the neighborhood to see (Original) Très interessant bien installé dans le cartier à voir

Jesus lamas

(Translated) A trip to the past (Original) Un viaje al pasado

Richard Saint-pierre

(Translated) Well mounted exhibition, friendly and warm staff. (Original) Exposition bien montée, personnel sympathique et chaleureux.

Ousmane Diakité

(Translated) To each their own! (Original) À chacun son goût !

Nathalie Fortin

(Translated) Beautiful little museum on the history of Montreal South Center, mainly on industries and the life of workers. The places are magnificent because it was an old public bath. There was a temporary exhibition of works by students and artists from adult schools, very pretty! (Original) Beau petit musée sur l'histoire du Montréal Centre sud, principalement sur les industries et la vie des ouvriers. Les lieux sont magnifiques car c'était un ancien bain public. Il y avait une exposition temporaire d'oeuvres d'étudiants et artistes d'écoles pour adultes, très jolie !

TheThirdoftheFifth Generation

Eh. Good way to kill time.

Chantal Beaubien

(Translated) Wow what a beautiful place that promotes amateur artists from here! (Original) Wow quel beau lieu qui promouvoit les artistes amateur d'ici!

Julie Bordeleau

(Translated) Great (Original) super

Yanice Retory

(Translated) Friendly staff available (Original) Personnel aimable et disponible

Y M

Great experience

Y M

Great experience

Julie L

(Translated) Very interesting (Original) Très intéressant

Unfnation

Art in an old bath house awash in history. Actually a very good way to spend an afternoon or evening.

glen dolhan

Nice museum in an area of Montreal where major change over the last 45 years took its toll. A must see for architecture lovers as the building once was an indoor pool. Always good architectural literature on Montreal past availiable and photos of what this are once looked like. Many expositions that change over time.

Alissa D'amour

(Translated) Museum that exhibits the history of popular / working-class culture in Montreal. Installed in a former public bath. The places are a bit small, but welcoming and well-kept. Entrance fee ($), but very affordable. Free entry for children 6 and under. Visit that will surprise you. (Original) Musée qui expose l'histoire de la culture populaire/ouvrière de Montréal. Installé dans un ancien bain public. Les lieux sont un peu petits, mais accueillants et bien tenus. Entrée payante ($), mais très abordable. Entrée gratuite pour les enfants de 6 ans et moins. Visite qui saura vous surprendre.