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Montréal Space for Life is made up of five major attractions: the Biodôme, the Biosphère, the Insectarium, the Jardin botanique and the Planétarium. These prestigious municipal institutions form Canada’s largest natural science museum complex.
The Biosphere, also known as the Montreal Biosphere, (French: Biosphère de Montréal) is a museum dedicated to the environment in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is housed in the former United States pavilion constructed for Expo 67 located within the grounds of Parc Jean-Drapeau on Saint Helen's Island .
Jul 2, 2024 · The Biosphère is a unique and spectacular site, located in the heart of Montréal at Parc Jean-Drapeau. This is a place where curious minds can learn about the major environmental issues of our time and explore ways to address them.
Dec 29, 2021 · The Montreal Biosphere is a museum dedicated to the environment operated by the City of Montreal. Located in Parc Jean-Drapeau on Saint Helen’s Island, the Biosphere is one of five museums in the city that focus on the natural world. The museum is housed inside a geodesic dome designed by the famed American architect Buckminster Fuller.
An oasis in the heart of the city of Montreal, the Biodôme offers an immersive visit through five ecosystems of the Americas where animals and plants can be observed. It is one of the few places in the world to reproduce so faithfully the complexity of the natural environment and the interactions between animal and plant species.
An iconic architectural landmark of Montréal since Expo 67 and erected in a true natural oasis, the Biosphère offers breathtaking views of downtown Montréal and the St. Lawrence River. It presents exhibitions and artistic installations prompting dialogue between science, culture, social innovation and the environment.
One of Montréal’s iconic architectural landmarks since Expo 67, the Biosphère’s geodesic dome is the most widely recognized architectural work by the famous Richard Buckminster Fuller. Erected in the heart of Jean-Drapeau Park, a true natural oasis, it offers breathtaking views of downtown Montréal and the St. Lawrence River.
