page_title: Montreal Biosphere
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Montreal Biosphere / History
caption_attribution_description: English&#x3a;&#32; Beautiful sunset, Expo 67 United States Pavilion at Parc Jean-Drapeau, in Montreal, Canada.Français&#x202f;&#x3a;&#32; Magnifique coucher de soleil, pavillon des États-Unis lors de l'Expo 67 au Parc Jean-Drapeau, à Montréal, Canada.Русский&#x202f;&#x3a;&#32; Красивый закат, павильон США на Экспо-67, парк им. Жана Драпо, Монреаль, Канада.Cultural heritage register of Quebec, ID#124124
context_page_description: The Biosphere, also known as the Montreal Biosphere, is a museum dedicated to the environment in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is housed in the former United States pavilion constructed for Expo 67 located within the grounds of Parc Jean-Drapeau on Saint Helen's Island. The museum's geodesic dome was designed by Buckminster Fuller.
caption: Biosphere at the sunset.
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