Montreal's McCord Museum is dedicated to presenting Canadian history in an engaging manner so that visitors of all ages will enjoy the experience.
The McCord Museum serves as an exhibition space, as well as a teaching and research facility that examines contemporary issues of Canadian society and history. The museum is conveniently located downtown on Sherbrooke Street West.
McCord Museum of Canadian History
690 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 1E9
T: (514) 398-7100
Over 1,000,000 objects can be found at the Montreal McCord Museum. Most of these are photographs but manuscripts, art objects and costumes figure prominently. The objects - most of which are irreplaceable - represent the fascinating social history of Quebec in Canada.
Opened in 1921, The McCord Museum is housed in a building provided by Montreal's McGill University. One man, David Ross McCord started the museum with his family's personal collection of historically significant objects which he spared no expense to add to, combing the country east to west.
Every month sees different activities at the McCord Museum. Until May 31, 2009 the featured exhibition in Norman Bethune.
Until April 26, 2009 it's the stories of Robert Munsch, a fun exhibit for kids of all ages who are encouraged to interact with the materials to create their own Munsch characters.
Exhibitions on Montreal and "Urban Life Through Two Lenses" are on permanent display, While "Reveal or Conceal" - a social history of women's clothing ends on January 18th, 2009. The museum strives to present exhibits that will appeal to all.
Visitors should note that the museum is free from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month. It is also free for visitors under five years.
Hours:
Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open Mondays on holiday weekends and from June 24th to September 1st, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission:
Adults: $13.00
Seniors (65 and over): $10.00
Students (full-time): $7.00
Children 6 to 12 years: $5.00
Families : $26.00