Sightseeing

Musée McCord

📍 690 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal, QC

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★★★★☆

Introduction

The McCord Stewart Museum (Musée McCord, formerly Musée McCord) sits on Sherbrooke Street West in downtown Montreal, known for collecting and presenting the social history, fashion and historical photographs of Montreal and Canada. It is especially celebrated for the 19th-century Notman photographic studio archives and local fashion holdings, offering permanent exhibitions, varied special exhibitions and regular free community events.

✨ Highlights

Famous Notman historical photography archives recording city life since the 19th century

At Musée McCord, Famous Notman historical photography archives recording city life since the 19th century is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Rich collections of Canadian fashion and clothing history

At Musée McCord, Rich collections of Canadian fashion and clothing history is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Social-history permanent exhibitions and varied special exhibitions

At Musée McCord, Social-history permanent exhibitions and varied special exhibitions is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

"Pay What You Can" on the first Sunday and free evening access on Wednesdays

At Musée McCord, "Pay What You Can" on the first Sunday and free evening access on Wednesdays is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.

→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Usually open about 10:00-17:00, with special free/discounted evening opening on Wednesday nights (subject to that day's official hours), with holiday adjustments.; admission: Permanent exhibition adult online ticket about $20 CAD (about $2 more at the door), seniors (65+) $19, students (18-30) $15; ages 13-17 and Indigenous peoples free; the first Sunday of every month is "Pay What You Can"..

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Musée McCord?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Usually open about 10:00-17:00, with special free/discounted evening opening on Wednesday nights (subject to that day's official hours), with holiday adjustments.; admission: Permanent exhibition adult online ticket about $20 CAD (about $2 more at the door), seniors (65+) $19, students (18-30) $15; ages 13-17 and Indigenous peoples free; the first Sunday of every month is "Pay What You Can".. Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.