WELCOME TO MONTREAL’S LARGEST ART MUSEUM
Located right in the heart of downtown, the MMFA is a complex of 5 interconnected pavilions that also features an underground passageway and a magnificent sculpture garden.
It’s THE place to go for an unparalleled journey through art history, from ancient times to the present day.
The MMFA ranks among the top 10% of attractions worldwide according to Tripadvisor.
EXPLORE THE MUSEUM AT YOUR OWN PACE
Step inside one of Canada’s most visited museums, home to a collection ranging from archeological artefacts to classical masterworks, as well as Indigenous art, decorative arts and design, and contemporary art.
Don’t leave without admiring some of the must-see masterpieces in our collection by famous artists from here and abroad such as Picasso, Monet, Rembrandt, Matisse, Riopelle, Niki de Saint Phalle, Pellan and Thomson, to name just a few.
Alfred Pellan, Quebec City, 1906 – Laval, Quebec, 1988. Still Life with Checkered Tablecloth (detail), 1942. MMFA, gift of Marcel Dufour, Eng. © Estate of Alfred Pellan / CARCC Ottawa (2026) Photo MMFA
A SURPRISE AWAITS AROUND EVERY CORNER
EXTEND YOUR VISIT ON DU MUSÉE AVENUE
Why not prolong your visit to the MMFA by heading over to Du Musée Avenue for a taste of the vibrant atmosphere? Every Wednesday during the summer, the entire Museum is open until 9 p.m., and in the evening the street comes alive with entertainment, including concerts, movies under the stars, and much more.
It’s the perfect way to stretch out Happy Hour or spend a memorable evening! Enjoy!
Sébastien Roy
Plus, discover many other must-sees at the Museum!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
THE MMFA, A REFRESHING BREAK IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN
Enjoy a delicious snack at Aube Café, the Museum’s bistro, before heading over to our Boutique and Bookstore for an original souvenir inspired by our exhibitions or to remind you of your time in Montreal.
Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, the MMFA is easy to get to:
Metro: A short walk from the Guy-Concordia or Peel stations. 
REM Light Rail: Get off at McGill station; the Museum is a pleasant 10-15 minute walk away. 
By car: Several paid parking lots are located within walking distance of the Museum, including the LB parking garage at Concordia University’s J.W. McConnell Pavilion, located at 1453 Mackay Street. 
By foot: The Museum is on Sherbrooke Street, surrounded by the city’s best dining and shopping. 
By BIXI: For an eco-friendly and practical way to get around, rent a BIXI bike from one of the many stations near the Museum.
Main image
Photo MMFA, Julie Ciot
A surprise awaits around every corner
Richard Avedon (1923-2004), Gloria Swanson, Actor, New York, September 4, 1980. © The Richard Avedon Foundation | Richard Avedon (1923-2004), William Casby, Born into Slavery, Algiers, Louisiana, March 24, 1963. © The Richard Avedon Foundation
View of the Claire and Marc Bourgie Pavilion. Photo Thibault Carron
View of the new presentation of the decorative arts and design collection in the Liliane and David M. Stewart Pavilion. Photo MMFA, Thibault Carron
feu doux. Photo JF Raby
Aube Café. Photo Thibault Carron
Alfred Pellan, Quebec City, 1906 – Laval, Quebec, 1988. Still Life with Checkered Tablecloth (detail), 1942. MMFA, gift of Marcel Dufour, Eng. © Estate of Alfred Pellan / CARCC Ottawa (2026) Photo MMFA
Aube Café. Photo Thibault Carron
