The RMR Museum is the regimental museum of The Royal Montreal Regiment, Canada's first bilingual fighting unit. It presents the stories and contributions of RMR soldiers in the broader context of Canadian history since 1914. The Museum has a vast collection of photographs, books, medals,badges, documents, weaponry, uniforms and other artifacts from the Great War up to the modern conflict in Iraq. The Museum is located in Westmount, Qc in the Royal Montreal Regiment's armory.
History
editThe Royal Montreal Regiment Museum was opened on September 20th, 1974 by Brigadier W.S.G. Armour, Colonel of the Prince of Wales Own Regiment of Yorkshire, on the occasion of the Regiment’s 60th Anniversary reunion. Today, the RMR Museum’s collection is perpetually on display in a room dedicated to this purpose located at the west end of the parade square.
Mission
editThe RMR Museum is dedicated to the preservation of the rich military and cultural heritage of The Royal Montreal Regiment. We acquire and showcase artifacts linked to the regiment in order to provide broader educational context of Canadian history and to maintain an accessible collection for the present and future generations.
Social Medias
editThe RMR Museum is active on different platforms, especially Instagram and Facebook.
To know more and explore our collection please consult the RMR Museum's Website