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Notre-Dame BasilicavsMusee des beaux-arts de Montreal
Both are rated highly by experts. On balance, Musee des Beaux-Arts scores significantly higher than Notre-Dame Basilica. Musee des Beaux-Arts ranks #2 in Montreal with positive reviews from 7 sources including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Notre-Dame Basilica
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424 Rue Saint Sulpice, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1, Canada
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Montréal's famous landmark, Notre-Dame Basilica, is a visually pleasing if slightly gaudy symphony of carved wood, paintings, gilded sculptures and stained-glass windows." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"As visitors enter, eyes are drawn to the ensemble of white oak statues, part of the imposing reredos that stands out against the background's soft blue hues." Full review
Afar Magazine "This is definitely the mother of all cathedrals in Montreal. It is so ornate and peaceful inside, you can’t help but be awed by its beauty. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The church features two soaring towers and stands as a dramatic example of the Gothic Revival style. Its grand interior is filled with hundreds of intricate wooden carvings and religious statues." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"It is said that when architect James O'Donnell designed the Notre-Dame Basilica in 1824, he was so moved by the outcome that he himself converted to Catholicism." Full review
Musee des beaux-arts de Montreal
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1380 Sherbrooke W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1J5, Canada
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Fodor's "Canada's oldest museum has one of the finest collections of Canadian art anywhere." Full review
Concierge "The museum's permanent collection encompasses pretty much everything."
Afar Magazine "The current director of the museum, Nathalie Bondil, has been recognized for her innovative curatorial approach and exhibitions that cover the world." Full review
Lonely Planet "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
Lonely Planet "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
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This venerable institution, founded in 1860, boasts some 40,000 objets d'art ranging from Antiquity to the present day" Full review
Afar Magazine "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
Afar Magazine "The stunning Tiffany stained glass windows are illuminated at night." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "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
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Montreal's most prestigious museum has been building its collection of fine arts for more than 150 years." Full review
