Montreal is home to many museums and galleries that showcase Canada’s heritage across time. Among these, is the McCord Stewart Museum stands as a captivating space speaking to Montreal’s history and the influential achievements that the city has had on the rest of Canada.

Canoo members can visit the McCord Stewart Museum for free with the Canoo app! With this partnership in place, we are excited to announce that the McCord Stewart Museum is the first certified Canoo Newcomer Equity Partner. This designation recognizes the Museum’s outstanding commitment to embracing newcomers through the Canoo program. 

With Newcomer Equity Partners, Canoo members will have the opportunity to take advantage of complimentary and discounted access to the Museum for over five years. This extended privilege empowers newcomers to immerse themselves in Canadian art, history, and cultural exhibitions, fostering a deeper connection with their new home for longer than a single year.

As with every part of Canada, Quebec’s prosperity depends on newcomers not only coming but staying, thriving and becoming proud citizens. Canoo’s Newcomer Equity Partners, led by the McCord Stewart, are stepping up even more to provide this vital service for immigrants and for Canada.

– Daniel Bernhard, CEO of the ICC

About The McCord Stewart Museum

The McCord Stewart Museum is located in the heart of Montreal! The Museum uses its extensive collection to share the story of Montreal from the past, the present, and the future. Consisting of artifacts, art, and photography, this huge collection takes each visitor on a captivating journey. Here, you can learn about the vitality and creativity of the communities found across and around Montreal.

Exhibitions and Collections

One of the main draws of the McCord Stewart Museum is their impressive permanent exhibition.

Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience

This exhibition combines the stories from members of Indigenous nations in Quebec with one hundred objects in the Museum’s collection. As you move through the exhibition, you will learn about the suffering experienced by these community members, as well as their hopes for the future.

For more information on this exhibition, click here.

In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the McCord Stewart Museum often hosts captivating temporary exhibits. These exhibitions cover a range of topics and will surely show you something new each time you visit the Museum.

Becoming Montreal (On display until April 2024)

This is just one example of their temporary exhibitions and shines a light on an artist who painted Montreal across five decades showing the city’s development throughout the 19th century. You will be able to see from each painting how the modern Montreal that we know today came to be.

For more information on this exhibition, click here.

Hidden Gems

If you’re keen to dive deeper into the Museum’s extensive collections, you’ll discover many hidden gems. From vintage clothing and accessories to historic photographs, each item speaks to Canada’s past in its own unique way.

How do I get there?

The Museum is located at 690 Sherbrooke Street West, making it easily accessible for anyone in the downtown area. You can easily find it by heading to the Peel Metro Station – the nearest metro stop. Then, you only need to walk for quick 4 minutes.

As you plan your visit, be sure to check out the Museum’s website for updates on current exhibitions and events. The McCord Stewart Museum continuously offers new and exciting experiences for its visitors. This makes it an always changing hub of cultural exploration in the heart of Montreal.

To plan your visit to the McCord Stewart Museum with Canoo, click here.