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NOTE TO VISITORS

In accordance with the directives of the City of Montreal and the Government of Québec, Espace pour la vie announces the reopening of its museums as of February 1st, 2022. The Biodôme, the Biosphère, the Jardin botanique greenhouses and the Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan will reopen to the public at reduced capacity, while the Insectarium remains closed for work. The Jardin botanique's outdoor gardens will remain open in accordance with current health regulations.

Connecting to nature... from your home

Gazing at a starry sky, contemplating a flower, admiring the flight of a butterfly or witnessing the return of birds in spring—nature does us good and fills us with wonder.

Life continues to flourish all around despite the exceptional nature of the present situation.

In these difficult times, Espace pour la vie offers you the opportunity to get closer to nature through a variety of videos, podcasts, blogs and activities to do at home.

 

Winter's mots popular questions

Winter's most popular questions

Get answers to your questions about gardening houseplants during the cold season.
Young inquiring minds

Young inquiring minds

A host of suggestions to satisfy the restless curiosity of little ones... and their parents! Videos to learn a bunch of things, DIY projects, simple experiments and much more!
Older inquiring minds

Older inquiring minds

Discover to your heart’s content whether you’re into astronomy, plants, insects or animals. Reading recommendations, interviews with our researchers, podcasts... So many ways to get closer to nature while staying at home!
Astronomy passionate

Astronomy at home

Expand your knowledge of astronomy. Demystify the Universe with astronomy news, tips for observing the sky and more information provided by our team of experts.

The Insectarium is getting a makeover!

Insectarium’s Metamorphosis

The Insectarium metamorphosis

The Insectarium is spreading its wings on its current site through a biophilic and ecological architecture, both in terms of the transformation of the existing building and the construction of new spaces.