Frequently asked questions
FAQ - Espace pour la vie
Are the Jardin botanique and the Insectarium in the same building?
No, they are about 10 to 15 minutes apart on foot or 5 minutes by car.
Is it easy to travel between the museums?
It's easy to travel between the Jardin botanique, Insectarium, Biodôme and Planétarium on foot or by car. The Insectarium is on the same site as the Jardin botanique, and the Biodôme and Planetarium are about a 10-minute walk away from the Insectarium.
You can easily get to the Biosphère by metro from the other museums. From the Pie-IX or Viau metro stations, on the green line, take the Angrignon direction towards the Berri-UQAM station. After a transfer on the yellow line, you exit at the Jean-Drapeau station, very close to the Biosphère Museum. The ride takes about 35 minutes.
What are the museums’ rates and opening hours?
How can I make a donation to Espace pour la vie?
When you donate to the Espace pour la vie Foundation, you’re supporting education, research and conservation projects led by Espace pour la vie and its five museums: the Biodôme, Biosphère, Insectarium, Jardin botanique and Planétarium.
To give, use the online donation form or contact the Foundation team at [email protected] .
Can Espace pour la vie donate promotional items or plants?
Our donation policy does not allow for monetary contributions or donations of promotional items or plants.
Can a business sponsor Espace pour la vie?
Sponsorship opportunities are evaluated by the Espace pour la vie Foundation.
To explore this opportunity further, contact François Caron-Melançon, CEO of the Foundation:
Is it possible to obtain sponsorship from Espace pour la vie?
Espace pour la vie is a service of the City of Montréal and cannot partner with business projects through financial support such as cash sponsorships.
Who is eligible for the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) resident rate?
Starting May 2022, residents of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) benefit from a reduction on admission fees at Espace pour la vie museums.
The CMM includes the 80 municipalities of the agglomerations of Longueuil and Montréal as well as the North Shore and South Shore of the city. With this map of the CMM you can trace its territory.
Longueuil agglomeration
- Boucherville
- Brossard
- Longueuil
- Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
- Saint-Lambert
Montréal agglomeration
- Baie-d'Urfé
- Beaconsfield
- Côte-Saint-Luc
- Dollard-des-Ormeaux
- Dorval
- Hampstead
- Kirkland
- L'Île-Dorval
- Montréal
- Montréal-Est
- Montréal-Ouest
- Mont-Royal
- Pointe-Claire
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
- Senneville
- Westmount
North Shore
- Blainville
- Boisbriand
- Bois-des-Filion
- Charlemagne
- Deux-Montagnes
- L'Assomption
- Lorraine
- Mascouche
- Mirabel
- Oka
- Pointe-Calumet
- Repentigny
- Rosemère
- Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
- Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac
- Sainte-Thérèse
- Saint-Eustache
- Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
- Saint-Sulpice
- Terrebonne
South Shore
- Beauharnois
- Beloeil
- Calixa-Lavallée
- Candiac
- Carignan
- Chambly
- Châteauguay
- Contrecoeur
- Delson
- Hudson
- La Prairie
- Léry
- Les Cèdres
- L'Île-Cadieux
- L'Île-Perrot
- McMasterville
- Mercier
- Mont-Saint-Hilaire
- Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot
- Otterburn Park
- Pincourt
- Pointe-des-Cascades
- Richelieu
- Saint-Amable
- Saint-Basile-le-Grand
- Saint-Constant
- Sainte-Catherine
- Sainte-Julie
- Saint-Isidore
- Saint-Jean-Baptiste
- Saint-Lazare
- Saint-Mathias-sur-Richelieu
- Saint-Mathieu
- Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil
- Saint-Philippe
- Terrasse-Vaudreuil
- Varennes
- Vaudreuil-Dorion
- Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac
- Verchères
Laval
- Laval
What is the best way to get a map of the museums?
A map will be given to you at the reception desk of all our institutions. You can also consult a map of the Jardin botanique online.
How is family defined for family rates?
A family is composed of a maximum of five people (limit two adults per family). Please note that admission is free for children ages 0 to 4.
Can I leave the museum and return later?
Yes, just be sure you have your ticket with you. Please note that tickets are valid for one day only.
Are dogs and other pets allowed on the site?
Dogs and other pets are not allowed. Only guide and assistance dogs are allowed, under certain conditions :
Jardin botanique and Insectarium
Guide and assistance dogs are allowed anywhere on the site, including inside the greenhouses. Guide dogs in foster families, however, are only allowed on the path that runs around the outdoor site. You may be asked to show your guide dog’s certification.
Biodôme
Guide and assistance dogs are allowed anywhere on the site with the exception of the Laurentian Maple Forest and Tropical Forest ecosystems, to avoid contact with the animals who live there. Supporting documents and the vaccination record will be requested.
During your visit, an Espace pour la vie employee will accompany you around the site. This is not a guided tour. We advise you to ask for a facilitator in advance by contacting 514 868-3000.
Note that companions of disabled persons are always admitted free of charge at Montréal Space for Life (one companion per disabled person).
Do you accept U.S. funds?
Yes, according to the prevailing exchange rate used by the Ville de Montréal’s administration.
What is the best way to make a group reservation?
So that you can make the most of your visit and to more effectively spread out the welcoming of groups during the day, reservations are strongly recommended. However, these are mandatory for groups wanting either a guided tour or a school activity, or to attend a film or to reserve space in one of our dining areas.
Telephone: 514 868-3000
Toll-free: 1 855 518-4506
Email: [email protected]
When you reserve directly with Space for Life, you benefit from a discount on the visit to a second museum.
Are sponsorships available in the form of complimentary tickets?
Espace pour la vie’s mission is to bring people closer to nature. For ticket donations, priority will be given to activities and events organized by non-profit organizations whose objectives resonate with the values and mission of Espace pour la vie.
Each organization or community group is eligible for only one donation per calendar year.
Requests from individuals will not be considered.
Procedure
Your request must be received at least 2 weeks before the date of your event or activity.