Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
Museum Major Montreal contemporary art museum with international exhibitions
Montreal’s contemporary art museum near Place-des-Arts, dedicated to modern Canadian and international work. Visitors attend rotating exhibitions, film programs and performances in a downtown cultural district.
The Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal is a city museum devoted to contemporary art, with a focus on work produced since the 1960s by Quebec, Canadian and international artists. It is one of Montreal’s principal visual arts institutions and participates actively in the city’s cultural programming.
Exhibitions rotate frequently and include paintings, sculpture, installation, photography and media-based projects, alongside a permanent collection and special projects. The museum also runs educational programs, talks and collaborations across the Place des Arts cultural complex.
The institution was founded in 1964 and later established its presence within the Place des Arts area of downtown Montreal, in the heart of the city’s performing-arts and festival district. It is easily reached from other downtown landmarks and public transit.
- Founding and focus: Founded in 1964, the museum is located in the Place des Arts complex in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles and concentrates on post-1960 contemporary art.
What to See #
- Exhibition galleries: Permanent collection galleries and rotating exhibition spaces focusing on contemporary art from Quebec, Canada and international artists.
- Education and public spaces: Education spaces and public programming facilities used for talks, workshops and film series in the Place des Arts cultural district.
How to Get to Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal #
Located in the Quartier des Spectacles area; accessible from the Berri-UQAM metro station and by surface buses. Walking distance from Old Montreal and the Old Port.
Tips for Visiting Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal #
- Check for bilingual (English/French) exhibition texts; some smaller shows may be French-only.
- Plan to spend extra time on weekends for special events or artist talks.
- The museum's architecture and location near the Old Port make it easy to combine with other downtown Montreal attractions.
Best Time to Visit Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal #
Good year-round; summer is busiest with festivals, winter is best for indoor concentrated viewing.
Weather & Climate near Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal #
Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1019 mm/year), wettest in September, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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