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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musee des Beaux-Arts)

1380 Sherbrooke W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1J5, Canada
514-285-2000
As featured in 3 days in Montreal and 1 other guide
Ranked #9 of 208 attractions in Montreal
4.5 of 5 stars 148 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: One of Canada's most famous museums, this popular institution houses a wide collection of international contemporary and Canadian exhibits, and...... more » Owner description: One of Canada's most famous museums, this popular institution houses a wide collection of international contemporary and Canadian exhibits, and straddles two buildings, the 1912 original and its 1991 across-the-street annex with underground galleries that connect the two sites. « less
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aurora, on
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I love this gallery and would go back any time. The Tom Wesselmann exhibit was worth it alone. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW
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If you like art museum, you should defnitely go to that one. There is a permanent exhibition that his always free and very interesting. They also always have amazing paying exhibition like Warhol, Imagine (John Lennon), Miles Davis, etc. It worth looking at their website before you come to Montreal to see what's on. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

On a rainy day, this was a peaceful and interesting way to spend a few hours in Montreal. A must see for tourists and locals alike, though to do it justice, you do need a substantial amount of time. More

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Melbourne Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

we went there with a group from my company and as I am from Austrialia it was so interesting to hear how Montreal was a walled city at one time More

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Charlotte, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I have been to this museum before, but I found out that there was a temporary exhibition from New York on Feininger Drawings, paintings, photographs, etc., so I decided to visit again. The museum itself is very large, so if you are an art lover, you may want to visit several times. There is no charge to visit the museum... More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Went for the first time after 35 years of living in Montreal, and I am so glad I finally went to visit the museum. There are so many treasures and beautiful paintings. This place is so big that you need more than a few hours to see everything... and it's free! (except for special expositions) More

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Rochester, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This museum has a large free collection and should be a stop if you visit Montreal. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I did not expect this Museum to house so many great works of art. Bring a good pair of shoes and clear off half a day to get through the many galleries in this Museum. Gift shop has some great finds too. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

If you like art, no trip to Montreal would be complete without a visit to the Musee des Beaux-Arts. More

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Alberta, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

After the National Gallery in Ottawa, and the Art Gallery of Ontario, this is, in my opinion, the 3rd greatest in the whole of Canada. Incredibly rich permanent collection, and great blockbuster exhibitions, especially in the summer. The museum keeps on expanding. Allow a day, or two, or three. More

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