McCord Museum of Canadian History
The vast collections and exhibits at the McCord Museum will greatly expand your knowledge of Canadian history
The McCord Museum of Canadian History is a public research and educational museum. It is dedicated to preserving, studying and otherwise appreciating Canadian history. The museum was founded in 1921 by David McCord. The first artefacts belonging to the museum were collections from his own family. The collection has grown astronomically since then.
The ethnology and archaeology collection features over 15 000 artefacts which document the Aboriginal people of Canada. This includes communities living in Alaska and the northern parts of the United States. Some of the artefacts date back more then 10 000 years.
The costume and textiles collection features over 18 000 artefacts of clothing and footwear and various accessories. The collection includes North America's oldest known patchwork quilt, believed to have been made in 1726.
The Notman Photographic Archives contains over a million photographs and various items of early photographic equipment. It is designed to present a visual glance at Montreal dating from the 1840s to the current day. The collection includes approximately 200 000 glass negatives from the William Notmanand Son Photographic Studio. This exhibit is certainly the photography enthusiasts dream.
In addition to these collections there are various paintings and prints and other works of art on display. You are also able to view a number of document and archives from the various periods of Montreal's history as they have been donated by various members of the public.
The museum is wheelchair friendly.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesMusée McCord Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 690 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3A 1E9, Canada
Phone: (514) 861-6701
Official Website: Musée McCord
Musée McCord Reviews
Rated out of 5
I really enjoyed! The guided tour was great! Every staff is kind. I love to be a member of the museum. It’s only $35 and unlimited access! My kid also liked it a lot with activities prepared for families.
The photo making machine was wonderful! It will be a memorable souvenir!!
*People who with wheelchair and strollers can enter by the side door of the building!
Cela Vie - a month ago
We went to see the Victorian Ball and First Nations exhibits. For a small museum, it had very nice collections and was a great way to have a little afternoon excursion for only $20. It was wonderful to see hiw elaborate and colorful the costumes were. My only complaint was that the main room in the ball exhibition was so dimly lit, you couldn't see the colors on the gowns without a flashlight.
Don't forget to check out the beautiful items in the gift shop!
thetruthergirls - 3 months ago
We attended the costume ball exhibit and thoroughly enjoyed it. The exhibit provided an informative overview of ball culture during that era, highlighting the significance of custom in high society. Despite its compact size, the museum offered a variety of other exhibits, including a street photography section. The overall layout was meticulously designed, and attention to detail was evident throughout. Interactive activities, such as a complimentary photo booth, were also available.
I strongly recommend purchasing tickets online to avoid the price difference when purchasing them in person.
Shawn - a month ago
McCord Museum is great. Saw the Montreal Street Photography exhibit - excellent and very inspiring!
Went to a screening of So Surreal:Behind the Masks, an excellent film about masks that were stolen from Indigenous communities on the West Coast. The journey that some of them had and how they influenced the Surrealist artists, as well as how they now trying to be repatriated was the subject of an interesting discussion after the film. Highly recommend the McCord Museum!
Claire MacKinnon - a week ago
This museum is definitely worth a visit! The photography exhibits are particularly fascinating and the gift shop carries some awesome Montreal-themed items!
Fatcatter - a month ago
Directions
| Metro Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Line 1 - Green | McGill Station | 3 Minutes |
How to get to Musée McCord by Metro
By Metro: Take Metro LIne 1 to McGill Station and take the University Exit. Walk one block north on University Street and turn left onto Sherbrook Street W continuing to the museum entrance.
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Photo Gallery
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McCord Museum of Canadian HIstory cc licensed photo by Jeangagnon -
Montreal winter circa 1890 - One of thousands of historic photos you can see at the McCord Museum
