Musée McCord Review

Went to see Aislin exhibition, great little exhibit,I expected a bit more for 50 years of drawing.

This is my least favorite museum in Montreal. It's only worth to go if you're really interested in the major exhibition because that's basically the whole museum. It's really small and overpriced so I recommend going on Wednesday evening and pay the reduced admission fee (with the free admission you only have access to one or two small exhibitions).

I needed more time. I only saw two if the four exhibits. Wonderful videos. Because of angle and lighting, some description cards were hard to read.

Very interesting collection around the First Nations on the ground floor; the rest is less interesting, when you don't know Montreal very well.

The day we visited they had three exhibits: wearing our identity, treasures in the Attic, and Marissa Portolese. the first exhibit was about the first peoples of Canada and tied their history to their clothing - very interesting. The second exhibit was about toys from the 20th century with an interactive room for kids to play with toys. The third room look closely at the photographic portraits by Marissa Portolese and her homage to William Notman - very artsy.

I saw the Illusions exhibit which was a collection of posters for magicians. Fantastic! Museum does not have a permanent collection. Small. One can walk through the entire museum in a couple of hours. Admission $20 CAD

I always keep an eye on the events here. Some of the events are incredible.

I do not advise anyone. They give information over the phone and in person we are entitled to almost nothing

We went for a family lunch. The food was excellent but the service was too slow for a working person on a limited lunch hour.

I found this very boring. So did my kids. The museums in Ottawa are much better than in Montreal...

I learned so much - history of Canada; and the Haida presentation rich, heart-wrenching to see what these people were put through, yet their strength. Staff happily informative. Smaller museum worth one's time.

The museum is not big but the exhibitions are often interesting and very well put in value. For example at this moment for the exhibition on old toys all the way is in wood to make as if one were in an attic. For More

Great exhibits but some of the cases look dated and they need bigger information labels

The "fashion" museum of Montreal. They deal with historic clothing and textiles, from modern Canadian and International, to historical First Nation garments, their permanent collection is interesting, as are their temporary expositions. The museum can be a bit on the dry side, if you are less interested in fashion and more interested in actual history. All in all, it's nice to visit it at least once.

Once in a while is a nice family program.
As too often might be boring for kids

Cool events for Family fun during Halloween and similar holidays

For a city renowned for its museums, among others, we would be able to expect more from the McCord Museum, although perhaps this is the cry of the belly too full of the abundant quality in this matter in Montreal!

An affordable historical museum that is still worth a visit; it's just that Montreal has SO much to offer ... more!

We went to see the Balenciaga and Shalom exhibition on a Wednesday evening when price is reduced 50%. Exhibits are not worth paying full price.

Museum located in front of McGill University.

We did not enter, but I visited the bookstore and shop, which are very complete!

*Hey! Just take a look at the other free tour options in Montreal on my Vivajando blog *

Beautiful area. To visit if an exhibition interests you. Urban place very good. On the other hand, a pity that the permanent exhibition of Montreal is no longer there :(

Very friendly and bilingual volunteer guide. Beautiful exhibition of the Jewish contribution in Montreal! To have !

Staff was nice and helpful, for a reasonable price you have access to different exhibition. Worth to try at least once.

I was really surprised with the McCord. The collection was more extensive than I expected and really well curated. Totally recommend!

Very nicely curated, informative and interesting exhibits

Notman show beautiful with wine and activities. Great place

Great activity to do as a couple, there is a lot to learn about the clothes of the Aboriginal nations and great designers like Christian Dior. On the other hand, contrary to the opinions, a little less activities available for children.

Also, the physical distancing necessary in times of a pandemic was not respected in the store.

Visit carried out in April 2021

Nice, cozy place with an atmosphere of the First Nation spirit. If tired you can take a rest there :)

Interesting museum but I was disappointed by the Polaroid exhibition, and the third floor was closed. So there was only the permanent exhibition on Amerindian cultures and Haida culture.

This museum was okay. It's a quick visit museum. Toy part is cool. I recommend but take it for what it is

Excellent little museum. Very interesting display on native clothing and we very much enjoyed the display of childrens toys from the victorian period onwards. They have an excellent collection of early photography as well.

Nice little museum but far away from "one of the most outstanding historical museums in north america" how it was described in the guide.

All-in-all quite expensive for what you get. But they have interesting changing exhibitions.

This excellent museum, on Sherbrooke near the McGill campus, has a diverse collection of exhibitions. I was taken by The Polaroid Project, a show relating to Polaroid film photography, but the Haida exhibit was also noteworthy.

Loved the "Illusions: The Art of Magic" exhibit!!!!

The artistic exhibition of the colony from the point of view of an aborigine is simply spectacular.

Original exhibitions but sometimes too small and limited

I had the most wonderful time seeing their 2 photography exhibitions, they were very refreshing and curated very well.

Brilliant exhibitions that are very different from other museums. Layout of building is cool. Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable.

I was very disappointed. Only a small exposition on the first nation. No further items on the history of Montreal. Instead temporary expositions not worth the 20$ entrance.

It was a very interesting exhibit about polaroid. And I didn't know that there were many different format of polaroid

They have both permanent and temporary exhibitions which are nice. The receptionist was also incredibly nice and helpful.

Well located, good temporary exhibitions and shop with interesting products.

The toy exhibition brought back some very fond memories of when I was a kid in the 70's, 80's. The entrance was free because it was the first Sunday of the month. Good for a quick tour with kids (the collection is not that big).

A very good experience a nice outing with the children thank you to the museum to welcome us

One of the finest museums in this town, with collections of artefacts telling the story of the inhabitants of various eras.

Reception quite cold. Not very accessible by motorized wheelchair. The museum bistro, an impersonal and almost absent service ... No, but who do the servers think they are ???? Very unpleasant moment from the beginning of my visit and this until the end !!!

There is a very beautiful and comfortable lounge right next to this museum with a great almost temporary installation. Don't miss that.

A great museum to learn the history and culture of the indigenous people of Canada. The exhibitions too were awesome. Not a big museum, but it's small and very interesting. Must see. Cafe is good too. Staff was very kind and friendly. Would love to come back here for other touring exhibits.

Taken through the Haida Gwaii exhibition on 2nd floor by a most charming guide named Joanna. Thank you so much for sharing you enthusiasm & passion

Good museum. Hard to park. Have to go with public transport.

Absolutely stunning. Small but powerful place. Excellent gift shop.