Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art
The Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art was the first museum dedicated to contemporary art in Canada

Contemporary art is art that is created in the present age. The Musee d'Art Contemporain de Montreal was the first museum dedicated to contemporary art in Canada. The inauguration of the new building in 1992 saw approximately 20,000 visitors in the space of two days.
Something that you must see if you visit the museum is the photographic work "La Voie Lactee" designed by Genevieve Cadieux, a close up of a pair of lips which is installed on the roof of the museum.
The exhibits are constantly changing, just as comtemporary art is constantly changing. There are dedications to music and theatrical performances which will leave you staring in amazement. There are exhibits of abstract art and many other forms of art which leave you to form your own opinions of the artists' intentions. This museum is definitely one that you must put on your list of things to see. The permanent collection is an exhibit of more than 7 000 pieces, including the largest collection of pieces done by Paul-Emile Borduas.
The museum hosts a variety of different Friday Nocturnes to entertain and bring contemporary art to life. Older performances include a Jackson 2Bears and Madeskimo drum performance and a performance by Colin Stetson. If there are any Nocturnes scheduled during your stay in Montreal, be sure to attend this one of a kind event. The museum also offers the opportunity to attend art workshops where you are taught to put your visions on canvas. You can also watch a variety of art related videos which vary depending on what is on display at the time.
Facts For Your Visit
Official Website: Musee d'Art Contemporain de Montreal
Fee: Yes; Free admission for children under the age of 12. Half-price admission on Wednesday from 5pm-9pmClosed Now
Regular Hours:
Hours may be subject to change. Please verify on the official website.
- Tuesday: 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Wednesday: 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Friday: 11:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Category: Art Museums
Address:
Place Ville Marie - Niveau Galerie
local 11220
Montreal, QC H3B 3Y1
Canada
Phone: +1 514-847-6226
Reviews
Thu L. Oct-19-2018
This is probably the best Contemporary Museum I've visited. My friends and I have a tradition that every year during the Jazz Festival we would travel down... Read More
Tracey A. Sep-20-2023
It will be my pleasure to update this review at some future date, several years from now. As a fan of contemporary art I was looking forward to this museum... Read More
Brandon W. May-13-2023
Fun to explore, if you connect with this type of art. I believe there's different exhibits and it's always being updated. Read More
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Metro Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Line 1 - Green | Place-des-Arts | 1 Minute |
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