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Sneak peek: Inside Montreal’s selfie museum and the 16 multi-dimensional universes

From a pool of poutine to a 70s shagadelic den, Musée Imaginarium is the ultimate selfie experience.

Laura Osborne
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Laura Osborne
Editor, Time Out Canada
Musée Imaginarium
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Dive into a poutine pool, hang out in the tiki room or rock out on a solid gold stage. 

These and 13 more unique Instagram-friendly worlds are waiting for you at Montreal’s newest selfie museum for amateurs and professionals alike.

With Montreal’s grey weather plummeting towards an early snowfall, what could be better than spending a few hours inside a tropical rainforest, a California desert or surrounded by hundreds of brightly-coloured blooms?

Musée Imaginarium
Photograph: Musée Imaginarium

Where is Montreal's selfie museum?

Located in the heart of Griffintown, a few minutes from Saint-Henri—recently ranked one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world—Musée Imaginarium takes the selfie studio experience to a whole other level.

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Photograph: Musée Imaginarium

The entrance is located on the ground floor at 290 de la Montagne street in Montreal.

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Photograph: Musée Imaginarium

Founded by the creators of Magenta Photo and Le Petit Dep, it’s a guaranteed good time with friends, a fun date night idea and an excellent family-friendly activity.

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Photograph: Musée Imaginarium

With so many incredible museums in Montreal, including many offering free entry, this new spot should be added to your list.

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Photograph: Musée Imaginarium

Tripods, cool props and mind-blowing design await!

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Photograph: Musée Imaginarium

What is the Musée Imaginarium?

The Musée Imaginarium is a partnership between production designer Léa-Valérie Létourneau and consultant designer Elisabeth Williams from the film industry, alongside a talented group of artists

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Photograph: Musée Imaginarium

This includes Dan Buller and Edward Maloney for mural designs, and Jason Wasserman and Romain Boz for two of the themed universes, ensuring a vibrant and unforgettable visual experience.

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Photograph: Musée Imaginarium

In addition to the artistic installations, the Imaginarium Museum offers an unusual passport photo service.

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Photograph: Musée Imaginarium

Visitors can sit inside a vintage fridge, turning a simple passport photo into a totally fun experience.

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Photograph: Musée Imaginarium

Time Out Tip: Even the museum's restrooms are designed to be ultra-instagrammable…!

Musée Imaginarium
Photograph: Musée Imaginarium

For more information about the Musée Imaginarium, click here.

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