Questions and Answers

In all, there are 8 rooms and spaces available for private events in three buildings: the Eperon, which is the Museum’s main building, the Mariners’ House, and the Youville Pumping Station. More information about each of the spaces is available in the Room Rental and Services section of our website.

All types of events are possible, depending on your wishes and needs. Here are but a few examples of events that can be organized at the Museum: business meetings, press conferences, launches, cocktail parties, appreciation evenings, symposia, ceremonial and private events, award ceremonies, and convention openings. Our rooms can accommodate groups as small 25 people to events with up to 250 guests.

Various rates and packages are available depending on the selected room, capacity, and services required. For a detailed rate list, please contact the Special Events Coordinator at 514-872-8209. She will best be able to answer your questions based on your specific needs, while explaining the details of the rate card.

The Museum offers several basic services included as part of the rental cost. Here is a non-exhaustive list of services offered: security agents and technicians, a cloakroom, a lectern, a screen for projections (4 X 6 feet), flags on poles for ceremonial events, a basic sound system for speeches, consulting services for corporate gifts, etc.

In order to make your event at the Museum a true success, several other services are available upon request. Additional fees apply for the following services: external caterering, alcohol permit, SOCAN and RéSonne licenses, bakery and flowers, as well as external furniture rental.

The Museum has worked with a number of partners for several years. We can therefore refer you to several suppliers upon request only in providing such services as: valet parking, music, flowers, decorating services, and specialized audiovisual services.

Our rooms can be rented for a full day or a full evening. They may also be reserved for specific periods of time, in the morning or afternoon. Most of the spaces can be accessed from the early morning to 11:30 pm, except spaces open to the public during the Museum’s hours of operation: the reception areas in the Eperon and the Mariners’ House, L'Arrivage Bistro, and the Hydro-Québec Multimedia Theater. Some of these spaces will be accessible after the Museum closes for the day, and on Mondays at certain times of the year (low tourist season).

Yes, you can add a VIP tour of the underground archaeological remains and the multimedia show to your event, for an additional cost. You may also choose to view one of our temporary exhibitions.

50 % deposit is required to secure a date. The balance due will be payable the day following your event.