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McCord Stewart MuseumvsPlace des Arts

Both McCord Museum and Place des Arts are rated highly by writers. On balance, McCord Museum ranks marginally better than Place des Arts. McCord Museum comes in at #9 in Montreal with positive reviews from 5 sources including Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.

McCord Stewart Museum
8/10
690 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E9, Canada
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This museum is fresh at each visit, and it boasts two appealing new permanent exhibitions." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"In its cramped but welcoming galleries, the McCord Museum of Canadian History houses over one million artifacts and documents." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Provides a fascinating insight into Canadian history, from the era of the First Nations to the present day." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"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
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The beloved mid-size McCord Museum, near McGill University, is a social history museum that celebrates life in Montreal, past and present." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"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
Place des Arts
8/10
Ste-Catherine St, Latin Quarter, Montreal, Quebec H2X 1Y9, Canada
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Montréal's primary performing-arts complex has... a new 2,000-seat concert hall for the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Montréal’s performing-arts center is the nexus for artistic and cultural events." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"In addition to a museum... an area of interior and exterior spaces for exhibitions and festivals." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The 1960s and 70s are often referred to as the "Quiet Revolution" in Quebec, as reformist governments led by the Liberal party brought about huge changes in the province's society." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The city's central entertainment complex, presenting performances of musical concerts, opera, dance, and theater." Full review

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