Get ready to discover YOUR Museum

From November 28 to 30, get the most out of your Member experience thanks to a program packed with exciting discoveries!

This is your chance to awaken your senses, unleash your inner artist and meet other Members who share your passion for art!

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Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, there’s an activity for everyone

Member Fridays
^{Friday November 28, 2025 from 5 p.m.}

Friday evening is a time to kick back and relax!

This Member Friday, take a moment to admire the monumental paintings of Kent Monkman as you move to the vibrant sounds of Ribbon Skirt and enjoy a tasty spread courtesy of Chaud devant!

Three musical performances by Ribbon Skirt
At 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. (20-minute sets)
Exhibitions to visit
Bar service ($) and catered spread by Chaud devant ($)

Guided tour in French

Discovery Days
Guided Tour in English
^{November 29-30, 2025}

Put on your comfy shoes and get ready to discover YOUR Museum as our guides lead you on a tour of some of the MMFA’s pavilions! This is your chance to admire remarkable works and learn more about the history of art.

Guided tour of our pavilions led by our gallery guides and take advantage of the opportunity to discover or rediscover the Museum’s collections.
Tours depart: at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Coffee and tasty snacks provided by Aube Café will be served in The Salon
Starting at 10 a.m.

Discovery Days
Art Hive
^{November 29-30, 2025}

A creative moment awaits you as you indulge your inner artist by participating in a workshop at the Art Hive. Whether alone or in a group, this is your chance to express yourself freely – no pressure, no judgement – as you experiment with different techniques and materials: sculpting with clay, collage, gouache, engraving, drawing, etc.

Take part in a creative workshop at the Art Hive in the company of our mediators, and explore this unique space.
Schedule for the Art Hive workshop: 10:30 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 3 p.m.
Coffee and tasty snacks provided by Aube Café will be served in The Salon
Starting at 10 a.m.

November 25 to 30

Members enjoy doubled savings at the Museum Boutique and Bookstore!

November 25 to 30, MMFA Members enjoy a double discount of 20% (instead of 10%) at the Museum Boutique and Bookstore.

It’s a great opportunity to browse our selection, pick out gifts for your loved ones, and—why not?—treat yourself at the same time!

Learn more

Discovery Days FAQ

The tour of the pavilions lasts approximately 1.5 hours and is led by our volunteer guides, who will help you (re)discover the Museum’s collection.

The Art Hive workshop, facilitated by our team of mediators, also lasts 1.5 hours, giving you enough time to explore and take advantage of this unique space.

It’s up to you! You can choose to do the guided tour before the Art Hive workshop, or vice versa. For example, you could participate in the Art Hive workshop from 10:30 to noon, and then take the tour from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

And if you’re short on time, don’t worry, you can always just select one of the activities.

The guided tours depart from The Salon, located on the 2nd floor of the Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion, which can be accessed using the elevator or staircase (yes, the one that gives a whole new meaning to taking the stairs!).

To participate in the workshop, go to the Art Hive located on Level S1 of the Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion (next to Claude Cormier’s wall of plush toys).

It’s important to be on time to ensure the smooth running of the activities.

The Art Hive is a creative community studio supervised by an art therapist and a museum facilitator, where art materials are provided free of charge.

The MMFA’s Art Hive is the only one of its kind established in a museum. It’s part of the International Art Hives Network (arthives.org), a community organization whose influence extends throughout the world.

Take a moment to enjoy a good coffee and pastries, offered starting at 10 a.m. in The Salon, on the 2nd floor of the Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion.

Discover the delicious products of Aube Café, the Museum’s new coffee shop.

Depending on weather conditions, don’t forget to leave your coat and umbrella in the Members’ cloakroom (in the entrance hall of the Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion) before heading to The Salon.

Member benefits

Unlimited and priority access to the Museum

Friends and family aged 17 and under can join you for free.*

* Proof of age may be required.

Invitations to Members-only evening events (exhibition previews, Member Fridays, and more)

A magazine reserved for Members* Enjoy exclusive content about the exhibitions on view and the Museum’s collections.
* Excluding the Avant-garde package

Tours of the exhibitions on view led by our Volunteer Guides

Discounts on products and services offered at the Museum and at numerous cultural partners