A Medley of Montreal Museums
Description:
Montreal is one of the oldest and most diverse Canadian cities. This is reflected in the diversity of museums available for our perusal!
Author: Genevieve
Day 1 - Montreal
Montréal is one of the best Canadian cities to visit if you are interested in museums. From the prominent Fine Arts Museum and Contemporary Art Museum to the less well known Ecomusée du Fier Monde, there is a little something for everyone. Day one starts with the well-known Musée des Beaux Arts (Fine Arts Museum), located on Sherbrooke Street near Guy-Concordia Metro. Entry is free to the permanent collection, and there are Wednesday night student specials for the exhibits. There are a myriad of smaller museums that surround the Fine Arts Museum. Walking along Sherbrooke Street will give you an idea of the distinct flavour of Montreal's downtown and lower Plateau neighbourhoods. It will also whet your appetite for the tasty food at the typical Montreal style little bistro just North of Sherbrooke St., on St. Denis St. Following a morning of more traditional art, spice it up a little with a visit to the Contemporary Art Museum, located at the Place des Arts. This major cultural centre for the island of Montréal plays host not only to the museum, but is also to prominent visiting musicians, plays and operas.
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Chez Cora
Location:
view in google maps1240 Rue Drummond
(Near Ste-Catherine)
H3G 1V7 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
514.286.61712
Musée des Beaux-Arts
Location:
view in google maps1379-1380 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
At rue Crescent
H3G 2T9 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
514/285-20003
Sherbrooke Street
Location:
view in google mapsSherbrooke Street
no zip Montreal, Canada
4
Café Cherrier
Location:
view in google maps3635 rue St-Denis
At rue Cherrier
H2X 3L6 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
514/843-43085
Musée d'Art Contemporain Boutique
Location:
view in google maps185 rue Ste-Catherine ouest
At rue Jeanne-Mance, downtown
H2X 3X5 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
514/847-69046
Ferreira Café
Location:
view in google maps1446 rue Peel
Near bd. de Maisonnueve
H3A 1S8 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
514/848-09887
Hotel Le Cantile Suites
Location:
view in google maps1110 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest
H3A 1G9 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
1 800 567 1110Day 2 - Montreal
Day two of the museum fest is spent in an outdoor museum venue. The Botanical Gardens of Montréal are located near the Olympic Stadium, in the East end of the city. This display of flowers, trees and shrubs is more than a big garden; it has guided tours and seasonal special events; particularly spectacular is the Chinese lantern exhibit in the month of October. During this event the gardens are open late, and the multi-coloured lighting along the paths creates an enjoyably surreal feeling. If you want to enjoy this show go to the Insectarium or the Biodome, located within a five minute radius first, and head towards the gardens as the sun sets. There is a restaurant at the Gardens, so for if you are there for lunch pick up a sandwich from the small but satisfactory cafeteria and have a picnic in the park; do not forget to pick up behind yourself!
1
Eggspectation
Location:
view in google maps201 St. Jacques Street West
H2Y 1L6 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
514 282 01192
Jardin Botanique
Location:
view in google maps4101 rue Sherbrooke est
Opposite Olympic Stadium
H1X 2B2 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
514/872-14003
Biodôme de Montréal
Location:
view in google maps4777 Pierre-de-Coubertin Avenue
(Near Viau)
H1V 1B3 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
+1 514 868 30004
Insectarium de Montréal
Location:
view in google maps4581 rue Sherbrooke est
Botanical Garden
H1X 2B2 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
514/872-14005
Olympic Park
Location:
view in google maps4141 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue
H1V 3N7 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
+1 514 252 41416
Altitude 737
Location:
view in google maps1 Place Ville-Marie
Niveau Phase 2, Suite 4340
H3B 5EA Montreal, Canada
Phone:
514 397 0737Day 3 - Montreal
Day three has a Canadian and historical theme, from the - slightly out of the way - fur trading museum in Lachine to the Inuit Art gallery and Bonsecours Ceramic Centre in Old Montréal. The suggested breakfast spot is Movenpick, downtown, where you can either sit down to eat or pick up something to munch on “to go”. This is the last day of a hectic three day museum fest, and so dinner is scheduled at one of my favourite restaurants in Old Montréal, Bonaparte. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the service.
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Marché Movenpick
Location:
view in google maps1 Place Ville Marie
(At University and Cathcart)
H3B 4R7 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
514 861 81812
Musée de la Ville de Lachine
Location:
view in google maps1 chemin du Musée
(Near St-Patrick)
H8S 2X1 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
+1 514 634 34783
Louisiane (La)
Location:
view in google maps5850 Sherbrooke Street West
(Near Draper)
H4A 1X5 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
+1 514 369 30734
Bonsecours Ceramic Centre
Location:
view in google maps444 rue Saint Gabriel
(At Notre-Dame)
H2Y 2Z9 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
+1 514 866 65815
Galerie Elca London
Location:
view in google maps224 St. Paul Ouest
H2Y 1Z9 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
+1 514 282 11736
Bonaparte
Location:
view in google maps447 rue St-François-Xavier
north of rue St-Paul
H2Y 2T1 Montreal, Canada
Phone:
514/844-4368