Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal Museum

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.

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.

• 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.