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Museum is very nice! Long line but the wait went by quickly. They take your jackets and big bags and hold it in a room for you. One floor of the museum is based on a New York artist. The other floor is filled with sculptures. I recommend visiting this museum. All the artwork is beautiful to look at : This is also a boutique. I recommend bringing extra money if you would like to shop. Some of the items can cost up to $200 while other items are less than $30.
This is a huge spacious museum consisting of 5 pavilions all connected underground. It features Canadian as well as international artists. It has more impressionist paintings than most museums. The Arts of One World display is very interesting. One day is not enough to see everything!!!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Worth it! As someone who's not an art geek, I ended up spending over 2 hours here - even though many areas were closed I went on the first day of re-opening after the Omicron wave. There's a lot to see and be amazed by. In fact, the more you look at the exhibits the more you appreciate them. The building has its interiors creatively designed, has plenty of seating, either for resting or for just sitting and feasting your eyes on intriguing, beautiful art. Overall, this place was time well-spent. Be sure to check with the staff about what's open; a few sections have been closed off due to COVID restrictions. You have permanent exhibits on one side of the main building which is best viewed from the highest floor to the lowest, that way you can appreciate the evolution of European art through the different eras Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Modern. I don't know my eras well, but if you do, you'll easily lose track of time. The other side of the main building has more of a mélange of eras and styles: modern, ancient, interactive, contemporary, fine, etc. There are hidden gems on every floor, although personally, I enjoyed the permanent exhibits the eras. Note: the discounted entry $12 on Wednesday evenings gives you limited access. It's just one floor of the permanent exhibits.
Lovely museum with a variety of art on display. It is like a walk through history of art. Highlight recommended for all connoisseurs of art and history. The museum presents moments of reinterpretation of ancient material, such as documentaries on loop in certain sections, or an audio-visual display with art experiments. The museum boutique is okay. I ended up buying a few things, but left wanting more local showcase of souvenirs.
Spent 4 hrs here but u could definitely spend a whole day. The artwork was amazing and I loved how the 3 buildings are connected underground. I found myself when we were finished and sitting outside telling people who were trying to get in the other buildings first how it all worked. Definitely recommend while in MontrealVisited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Getting a ticket to this museum is really more like getting a ticket to multiple museums all at once. There is a one dedicated to contemporary Canadian art, historic international art, and then one dedicated to design. They're in separate buildings, but connected below ground via elevators for easy access. Worth your time!Visited onWeekdayWait timeUp to 10 minReservation recommendedNot sure
One could easily spend a day here. There are five different buildings with paintings and art forms across the decades. I was mesmerized with the temporary installation and the permanent installations are equally noteworthy. If you are looking to educate yourself or just immerse yourself in art, this is the place to be! It made my Montreal trip even more meaningful.
Spent almost 5 hours wondering around this place. It’s one of my top favorite museums around the world. I loved the exhibitions going on and the variety of art. The seatings and couches throughout was amazing. So inviting and they want you to sit and contemplate the art. I love it. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back soon because I didn’t even get to see it all.
The general ticket can visit 5 buildings and exhibitions. It wasn’t huge as I imagined but the space was designed pretty well. You might get lost in the museum, but all staffs were friendly and knowledgeable to guide you where to go. If you have kids, there was a lab can make some arts with kids.Visited onWeekdayWait timeUp to 10 minReservation recommendedYes
The current Nicolas Party exhibition is so well curated! The colors, spaces… Just beautiful. Museum itself is huge. You can easily spend 3 hrs here. Will need to use S2 passages to access different buildings, it can be confusing but all staffs are pretty helpful in French and English.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo