A landmark in the heart of Montreal for over 100 years, the McCord Stewart Museum bears witness to the history of Quebec’s metropolis as well as its influence in Canada and around the world, celebrating the vitality, creativity and diversity of the communities that make it up. The Museum amplifies their voices by interpreting and disseminating the remarkable heritage under its custody: six expansive collections of 2.5 million images, objects, documents and works of art that make it one of North America’s leading museums. In keeping with its commitment to decolonization and sustainable development, it creates stimulating exhibitions and educational, cultural and community-engagement activities that look at the social history and contemporary issues affecting its audiences through a critical and inclusive lens, inspiring them to take action for a fairer society. It is renowned for its collections of Dress, Fashion and Textiles, Indigenous Cultures, and Photography.
Well for the admission price,$13.95 to see the "history of restaurants in Montreal" exhibit it just was not worth it. That display was okay and interesting but worth maybe $5.00, the other floors were closed, so no other exhibits to see. Hoped for better.
There are cool exhibitions, and I don't regret going, but I think they have stuff to improve. The descriptions/explanations were not written with people in mind who are being introduced to the subject for the first time. It's like they just added text instead of having clear questions set that could be asked about the display. I had this frustration at the restaurant exhibition the most which is a cool idea but I think they should've worked on their research more.
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The museum was great.The staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the location near the metro and the museum itself was easy to navigate.
Had fun at the museum enjoying their exhibit on Montreal restaurant history. Them menus were fascinating as were the prices!!!
How powerful. The display about the displacement of indigenous people is really thought provoking. There is also a display about street photography which is also interesting. A small cafe serving nice coffee rounds it off. Lifts to each floor.
LOTS to see and we enjoyed it. The large photo display is excellent. The Native Indian section most informative. Strong recommendation.
The website is misleading in telling you what is on exhibit. It is a small museum with just photographs of Montreal. You can be in and out in less than half hour. Not worth what they charge.
While we were hoping to see its extensive collection of wampum, we did enjoy the current exhibit on the 1st Nations in Quebec and the need for reconciliation. The street photography of Montreal was also interesting.
The McCord Stewart Museum is a hidden gem of a museum in Montreal's many museums. I am a frequent visitor to the museum, and each visit is more memorable than the last. The recent Costume Balls and the Pounding the Pavement photo expositions are exceptional. Each one allows the visitor to quietly absorb and personalize the experience. The exhibitions are perfect foils, each presenting an inside glance into what was and is Montreal and its citizens. Both exhibitions are a must-see!
Interesting museum for specific exhibitions/themes. I loved the ballroom attires from back in the day, as well as the presentation of a few dresses newly designed by students inspired buy the theme.
The museum is in a beautiful building. However, they certainly need better signage as it was not obvious that the wheel chair accessible entrance was on the side of the building. Also, I'm sure some would really appreciate the exhibits, I unfortunately found them not to be particularly unique/worthwhile. All in all, with so many things to do in Montreal, I'd say this is a skippable experience.
I paid $20 to see a couple rooms of Indian artifacts (which was interesting), and some photos taken by artists. The description of the museum is that it's "packed with displays" when I asked where they were I was told the don't have room to display them. The displays they have are widely placed so they certainly have room for more items. My suggestion is to find a different Museum in Downtown Montreal to visit. Very disappointing.
If you're looking for an inclusive approach to history, the McCord does a great job and blending the old & the new in a contemporary perspective that pays honor to the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas. Literally purchased tickets online 15 minutes prior and check-in was quick. Arrived mid-morning, had the place literally to ourselves. Easily can spend 2-3 hours of quality time here.
The indigenous peoples exhibit and the Vogue Magazine exhibit were both great and I enjoyed very much
Excellent museum with an amazing and thoughtful exhibit on the local indigenous people. The exhibit of art of the city of Montreal itself was also wonderful.
This museum does a nice job telling the history of the indigenous people. It doesn’t seem they have much of a permanent collection so I’d be sure to check the exhibits before attending. They have a nice cafe for a coffee and snack.
Took advantage of the Free to the Public Wednesday nights offer. You still have to book your admission, but it was free. When attending this, you don't have access to the whole museum, but we enjoyed what we saw. We saw the Indigenous Voices of Today, which we found very moving, and well presented. We also saw MOTHER MEMORY CELLOPHANE-Séamus Gallagher, which was interesting, but not as meaningful to us. We had a good visit.
Not the best museum I've ever been to. The Good: It was clean. Well labeled. Easy to navigate. The Bad: It was small. The third floor was awful. We didn't feel like we got good value for our experience.
Great museum located near Mount Royal. The exhibitions are interesting and well-documented. The museum can be visited relatively quickly since it is of medium size. To be seen according to the exhibitions.
Always intriguing, interesting and very well documented, this museum offers fascinating exhibitions. Strongly rooted in Montreal society, Quebec and Canada.
a superb museum , very touching , which tells the story of the natives , sublime films and photos , to do if you want to understand the history of this country ,
I find interesting the approach of this museum which had 3 exhibits: -one on life and the long work of reconciliation with the Amerindians - one on objects by a contemporary Amerindian artist -an exhibition made by an artist integrated qq months in the museum to deepen a subject (in this case forgotten women of color). As often currently small risk of anti-Western ideological derivative. We will say that it is the inevitable balance for all the sufferings suffered (and felt by the descendants of the Native Americans and colored)
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