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Musee des beaux-arts de MontrealvsMcCord Stewart Museum
Both are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Musee des Beaux-Arts ranks significantly higher than McCord Museum. Musee des Beaux-Arts has a TripExpert Score of 92 with praise from 7 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Concierge.
Musee des beaux-arts de Montreal
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Afar Magazine
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1380 Sherbrooke W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1J5, Canada
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"Canada's oldest museum has one of the finest collections of Canadian art anywhere." Full review
"The museum's permanent collection encompasses pretty much everything."
"The current director of the museum, Nathalie Bondil, has been recognized for her innovative curatorial approach and exhibitions that cover the world." Full review
"Part of the Musée des Beaux-Arts, this pavilion is situated in a renovated 1894 church and displays some magnificent works of Canadian and Québecois art." Full review
"Part of the Musée des Beaux-Arts, this pavilion houses a treasure trove of art from around the globe – everything from ancient African to modern Japanese works." Full review
3 Stars
"This venerable institution, founded in 1860, boasts some 40,000 objets d'art ranging from Antiquity to the present day" Full review
"The city’s largest museum, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux Arts) is actually a collection of five different buildings—or pavilions, to use their term—each one with a particular focus" Full review
"The stunning Tiffany stained glass windows are illuminated at night." Full review
"One of the 10 most-visited museums in North America. It's a grand and comprehensive institution...heritage collection of some 43,000 works many of them displayed throughout the museum's five pavilions" Full review
3.0
"Montreal's most prestigious museum has been building its collection of fine arts for more than 150 years." Full review
McCord Stewart Museum
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Lonely Planet
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690 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E9, Canada
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"This museum is fresh at each visit, and it boasts two appealing new permanent exhibitions." Full review
Top choice
"In its cramped but welcoming galleries, the McCord Museum of Canadian History houses over one million artifacts and documents." Full review
2 Stars
"Provides a fascinating insight into Canadian history, from the era of the First Nations to the present day." Full review
"This museum has always been a favorite for both its rotating exhibits and its extensive permanent collection. It is home to 1,451,000 objects, images, and manuscripts." Full review
"The beloved mid-size McCord Museum, near McGill University, is a social history museum that celebrates life in Montreal, past and present." Full review
"This museum is fresh at each visit, and it boasts two appealing new permanent exhibitions: “Montréal: Points of View,” touching on the lives of first inhabitants and the spirit of the city today, and “Wearing Our Identity: The First People’s Collection,” which presents a respectful look at the relationship of the region’s First Nations to their clothing, which often is made of animal pelts" Full review