Visit the PHI Centre
407 Saint-Pierre Street
PLAN YOUR
VISIT
Visit the PHI Centre
407 Saint-Pierre Street
Visit the PHI Foundation
451 & 465 Saint-Jean Street
Horizon of Khufu
2 de la Commune Street West
VISIT THE
PHI CENTRE
Photo: Richard Mosse: Broken Spectre / Julien Grimard
General Information
The PHI Centre's programming is in constant evolution. To see the exhibitions and events currently on view and coming soon, consult What's On.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the PHI Centre's online box office or over the phone at 514 225-0525.
The PHI Centre's programming hours may differ from its office and box office hours. To avoid any surprises, check out the PHI Centre's programming in advance to view the specific schedule of the exhibition or event that you're interested in visiting.
The PHI Centre is located in the heart of Old Montréal, two blocks away from the PHI Foundation buildings:
407 Saint-Pierre Street
Montreal, Quebec, H2Y 2M3
Public transport: After exiting Square-Victoria—OACI or Place-d’Armes (orange line), the PHI Centre is approximately a 5 minute walk. Consult the STM website to obtain the best itinerary (bus and/or metro).
Bike: Bike on over! The beautiful Canal Lachine bike path is right around the corner from us.
BIXI: Consult the BIXI station map to know, in real time, the number of bikes and docking points available at each station.
Car-pooling & car-sharing services: We suggest Carpoolingnetwork.com and Communauto.
Parking: Here’s a map of parking lots in Old Montréal.
The PHI Centre is the perfect place to discover new technologies through art. For more information, visit our Group Visits page.
The PHI Centre is accessible to those with reduced mobility, although additional assistance may be required. Please contact us at 514 225-0525 and we’ll be sure to accommodate you the best we can.
A hub of artistic and cultural effervescence, the PHI Centre is the perfect place to organize events that will leave a lasting impression. Located in Old Montreal, our LEED® Gold-certified heritage building from 1861 offers contemporary, interconnected and multifunctional spaces that receive beautiful natural light.
For more information, consult our Rent a Venue section.
Please contact us by phone at 514 225-0525, by e-mail at [email protected], or by filling out the form here.
If you have any questions about tickets for our exhibitions or events, please contact [email protected].
VISIT THE PHI FOUNDATION
Photo: Yayoi Kusama, INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM - DANCING LIGHTS THAT FLEW UP TO THE UNIVERSE, 2019. / Adil Boukind
General Information
The PHI Foundation is currently closed while we prepare for the upcoming exhibition: Laure Prouvost: Oma-je.
• Laure Prouvost: Oma-je
November 1, 2024—March 9, 2025
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12 PM—7 PM
Thursday: 12 PM—7 PM
Friday: 12 PM—7 PM
Saturday: 11 AM—6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM—6 PM
Free admission
The PHI Foundation is located in the heart of Old Montréal, two blocks away from the PHI Centre:
451 & 465 Saint-Jean Street
Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2R5
Public transport: After exiting Square-Victoria—OACI or Place-d’Armes (orange line), the PHI Foundation is approximately a 5 minute walk. Consult the STM website to obtain the best itinerary (bus and/or metro).
Bike: Bike on over! The beautiful Canal Lachine bike path is right around the corner from us.
BIXI: Consult the BIXI station map to know, in real time, the number of bikes and docking points available at each station.
Car-pooling and car-sharing services: We suggest Carpoolingnetwork.com et Communauto.
Parking: The PHI Foundation does not have a parking area for visitors, however, you may find paying parking stations nearby. Here’s a map of parking lots in Old Montréal.
• The wearing of masks is no longer mandatory. However, we offer masks to visitors who wish to wear them.
• Gel hand sanitizing stations are available.
If you have symptoms associated with COVID-19, please postpone your visit.
Admission at the PHI Foundation is always free.
Reservations are not required, but before visiting the exhibition, you will be asked to register at the two entrances, located at 451 and 465 Saint-Jean Street, suite 120. When you register, we’ll ask you for a few details so that we can send you a survey about your experience: first and last name, and email address. Please note that it is optional to share this information with us. All personal data is protected and will not be kept after the survey has been sent.
Waiting Time Upon Your Arrival
There could be a few minutes of waiting time upon your arrival, before coming into the Foundation. Please prepare yourself according to the weather, rain or shine.
Cloakroom and Personal Belongings
Please note that the Foundation will not be able to store your personal belongings. Please bring only what is necessary. Backpacks will not be permitted.
Food and Beverages
Outside food and beverages are not allowed in the gallery spaces of the PHI Foundation.
Artworks Safety
Please keep a safe distance from the artworks and be careful not to touch them, unless otherwise specified. Please note that the PHI Foundation spaces are under camera surveillance.
Protect Your Ears
The installation FEELING HER WAY by Sonia Boyce can be loud at certain moments. Complimentary ear plugs and a limited quantity of noise-reducing earmuffs for kids are available at the 465 Saint-Jean Street reception desk.
Mature Content
The exhibition Rajni Perera and Marigold Santos: Efflorescence/The Way We Wake addresses many themes, including maternity and women’s empowerment. Some of the works presented contain nudity. Viewer discretion is advised.
Photos and Videos
Please note that photography is allowed for personal use for certain exhibitions, however, the use of video cameras, flash or tripods is not allowed. Please note that depending on the exhibitions, the photography policy might vary according to the copyright policy and permission of the artist. See our gallery attendants for more information. For all media requests, please contact Myriam Achard, [email protected].
Etiquette
Abuse of any kind towards PHI Foundation staff members will not be tolerated. Anyone exhibiting these behaviours will be asked to stop or to leave.
The PHI Foundation for Contemporary Art is committed to providing a space that is welcoming and accessible to all individuals. To learn more about our services and accessibility features (wheelchair access, restrooms, individuals who are blind or have low vision, service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support dogs, seating, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, visit our Accessibility page to learn more.
Free Guided Tours
The PHI Foundation offers various types of guided tours of the exhibitions Sonia Boyce: FEELING HER WAY and Rajni Perera and Marigold Santos: Efflorescence/The Way We Wake. For more information, visit our event pages:
Guided Tours and Workshops for Groups
The PHI Foundation’s Education Team offers on-site group visits and online virtual animations for school, academic, community, language school and general public groups. The group visit can be combined with a creative workshop. Book a visit.
On-Site Mediation
Our Visitor Experience Coordinator team is available on-site to answer your questions and discuss the works with you.
Wi-Fi
A Wi-Fi network is available for free to visitors of the PHI Foundation. See our gallery attendants for more information on our mediation tools to complement your visit.
Audio Guide
Scan the QR code in the gallery to access the exhibition’s audio guide.
Learning Content
Visit the Antenna section to read articles, watch videos, and listen to podcasts related to our programming.
The PHI Foundation’s programming is developed by its curatorial team and it does not accept unsolicited submissions. Please do not call. Please note that the PHI Foundation does not represent any artist.
The PHI Foundation does not rent its gallery spaces for any external events.
Please contact us by phone at 514 849-3742, by e-mail at [email protected], or by filling out the form here.
Photo: Horizon of Khufu / Adil Boukind
HORIZON OF
KHUFU
A unique VR expedition outside our walls
Please note that the virtual reality experience Horizon of Khufu is presented off-site, at the Old Port of Montreal:
