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MUSÉE D’ART
CONTEMPORAIN
EXPERIENCE Montreal DE MONTRÉAL
C2 ⌂ 185 rue Sainte-Catherine O @ 15, 55, 80, 129, 535 qPlace-des-Arts
# 11am–6pm Tue, 11am–9pm Wed–Fri, 10am–6pm Sat & Sun ¢ Many galleries
closed for renovation until mid-2021, check the website for details ∑ macm.org
The only museum in Canada dedicated solely to modern and contemporary
art, this high-profile institution has an innovative program of exhibitions
highlighting the work of both national and international artists.
Opened in 1964, the Montreal Museum of display, and pieces are frequently rotated.
Contemporary Art (MAC) has a permanent They occupy the upper floor space, along
collection of approximately 8,000 paintings, with visiting items. The museum’s temporary
drawings, photographs, videos, and installa exhi bitions reflect the latest trends in
tions. Works date from 1939, but the emphasis international art from across the world.
is on the contemporary. More than 60 percent There is also a sculpture garden on site,
of the pieces on display are by Quebec artists. accessible from the main museum building,
Located in the Place des Arts, a major which has rotating exhibits and is a good
performing arts complex in the city, the MAC spot for a break during a tour of the galleries.
features works by Québécois legends Jean On the exhibition floor, the airy café is perfect
Paul Riopelle, PaulÉmile Borduas, and Alfred for a light lunch, and the gift shop offers an
Pellan. At any time, only a small proportion excellent selection of locally made jewelry,
of the 300 artworks in the museum are on home decor, toys, and stationery.
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