Each year, the Journées de la culture, organized by Culture pour tous, offer three days of free activities open to everyone, promoting access to arts and culture. The 2025 edition is no exception, featuring a rich and diverse program inviting you to rediscover Montréal through the lens of creativity.

On this occasion, Art public Montréal once again partners with the event and invites you to join two unique guided tours led by Mélanie Renaud, an art enthusiast and guide from Carpe Diem.

Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Guided Tour: Discovering Public Art in the Quartier des spectacles

In the heart of downtown, set out for a 1.5-hour walk through the Quartier des spectacles and its surroundings. Murals, permanent installations, and artistic interventions punctuate the urban landscape, showcasing Montréal’s cultural and creative vitality.

The tour begins at Esplanade Tranquille and ends at Parc Émilie-Gamelin, after a stroll filled with visual discoveries, anecdotes, and reflections on the role of public art in the city.

In partnership with Quartier des spectacles

Activity link to reserve: journeesdelaculture.qc.ca/activites/parcours-guide-a-la-decouverte-de-lart-public-dans-le-quartier-des-spectacles

Sunday, September 28, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Guided Tour: Discovering Public Art in the Plateau-Mont-Royal

Enjoy a 2-hour guided walk through the Plateau-Mont-Royal, one of Montréal’s most iconic neighborhoods. Murals, sculptures, and artistic interventions reveal the history, identity, and creativity of this colorful and lively area.

The tour ends at the Musée des Hospitalières with a special visit to the historic chapel designed by architect Victor Bourgeau and the monastery garden, a peaceful oasis in the heart of the Plateau. An immersive experience blending heritage, art, and nature.

In partnership with the Musée des Hospitalières

Activity link to reserve: journeesdelaculture.qc.ca/activites/parcours-guide-a-la-decouverte-de-lart-public-dans-larrondissement-du-plateau-mont-royal

An Invitation to See the City Differently

These free guided tours are the perfect opportunity to (re)discover Montréal through its public art, connect with other enthusiasts, and gain a fresh perspective on the neighborhoods that shape the city’s cultural identity.

👉 Other activities proposed by our partners to enjoy public art during the Journées de la culture

Guided Tour of Concordia’s Public Art Collection

Friday, September 26, 2025 – 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM (French) & 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM (English)

As part of the Journées de la culture 2025, under the theme “Culture is good for you”, Concordia University, in partnership with Art public Montréal, invites you on a unique thematic tour of its public art collection. Discover a selection of works located on the beautiful Loyola campus, in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, and enjoy a relaxing outdoor walk highlighting Concordia’s artistic and cultural heritage.

Location: Loyola Campus – 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal
🔗 Reservation:
French tour: concordiauniversity.libcal.com/event/3915496
English tour: concordiauniversity.libcal.com/calendar/events/Guided-tour-09-26-2025

ÉTS Public Art Tour

A chance to discover the artworks that enliven the campus of the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS).

Reservation: journeesdelaculture.qc.ca/activites/parcours-des-oeuvres-dart-de-lets

MU: Guided Tour of Murals in the Quartier Latin and Habitations Jeanne-Mance

Discover the iconic murals of this vibrant part of Montréal with a guided tour by MU.

Reservation: journeesdelaculture.qc.ca/activites/tournee-commentee-des-murales-du-quartier-latin-et-des-habitations-jeanne-mance