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Day Tours
Visit with Friends of the Museum
Friends of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts have the opportunity to go on day tours that open up new horizons in art. These exclusive tours are often organized to coincide with major exhibitions in Canadian museums, regional festivals and major art events. Discover our cultural heritage and visit private homes and collections that are off limits to the general public. Enjoy worry-free touring: our tours are complete and include transportation, guide, guided tours, entry fees and meals. Join others who love art and culture for some memorable experiences!
The Museum’s Volunteer Association also organizes fantastic cultural trips under ten days to foreign destinations. See Cultural Trips
MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE: AN ARTISTS' HAVEN, YESTERDAY AND TODAYThursday, Ocotober 14, 2010
Discover the incredible artistic richness of Mont-Saint-Hilaire, home of Paul-Émile Borduas, Ozias Leduc and Catalan sculptor Jordi Bonet, all of whom fell in love with the region’s picturesque landscapes. Come and meet painters and contemporary artisans who create their beauty at the foot of their mountain. Enjoy the fall symphony of colours and discover talented artists of yesterday and today. Mont-Saint-Hilaire and surroundings. $ $140 |
The Art of the Table: A Flower Bouquet on my TableNovember 16, 2010
Escape the grey days of November and learn how to create your own floral centrepiece under the guidance of Eva Gludovatz, a horticulturist and floral designer who bases her eco-responsible approach on the use of fair-trade flowers. To inspire you, this workshop will begin with a guided tour of selected works from the Museum’s permanent collection representing still lifes and flowers. Luncheon will be served. Eva Gludovatz, Contemporary Bride’s Bouquet. Photo Stephanie Colvey $ $120 |
Art and Gastronomy: Otto Dix’s Terrifying and Beautiful WorldWednesday, October 27, 2010
Savour a gastronomic lunch prepared by the chefs of Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, and hear Anne Grace, the Museum’s Curator of Modern Art, tell the story of Otto Dix, a complex artist who was a key figure in the New Objectivity movement. Then, enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition. Lecture given in French. Otto Dix, Portrait of the Lawyer Dr. Hugo Simons, 1925, Tempera and oil on wood, Montreal Museum of fine Arts. © Succession Otto Dix/SODRAC (2010) $ $125 |
Art and Gastronomy: The Emperor of China and His Army Invade the MuseumWednesday, February 23, 2011
Come and discover the well-guarded secrets of the first Emperor of the Qin dynasty and his life-size terracotta army. After the lecture, which provides an overview of 1,000 years of Chinese art and history, enjoy a gastronomic ten services Chinese meal at Le Piment Rouge. Armoured General, 221-206 B.C., Earthenware, 196 cm. (h.) Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Terracotta Army Museum, Photography courtesy the Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Centre $ $125 |
Information and registration forms:
TRAVEL-INFO at 514-842-8298 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday or excursions@mbamtl.org
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