Ready, Set, Go!
Sports Inspire Art
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Montreal Olympics, from June 15 to October 12, 2026, the MMFA is highlighting a selection of works from its collection that are related to sport.
Free for MMFA Members
Interested in taking on your own sporting challenge?
On your next visit, put on your comfy shoes and make your way through the Museum’s pavilions in search of the works included in the selection Ready, Set, Go!
Spanning different centuries and continents, these works bear witness to the universal nature of both sport and art.
Discover how artists throughout history have been inspired by athletic feats, from the precision of the diver to the perseverance of the hockey player to the swiftness of the sprinter!
Look for the QR codes on the walls and scan them to discover the complete list of selected works.
Want to take on the challenge with the family?
Some of the works in the collection are accompanied by a brief text designed to encourage children to look more closely and to spark discussion!
Did you know? Admission is free for those 25 and under. Enjoy!
Photo Thibault Carron
This summer, art and sport are also in the spotlight on Du Musée Avenue!
Transformed into a pedestrian zone during the summer, the avenue boasts a playful and colourful mural this year that invites passersby to celebrate sport in all its forms.
Come and soak up the sunshine while enjoying the green spaces and the MMFA’s amazing Sculpture Garden!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
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.
Food and drinks 
Water bottle 
Backpacks and bags larger than 30 x 40 cm 
Ballpoint and fountain pens (ink and watercolour) 
Selfie sticks and tripods 
Umbrellas
See the measures the MMFA has put in place to ensure everyone has a safe and pleasant visit. Learn more.
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Public Partners
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Photo credits
Main image
Estelle Laverne (1915-1997), Fun to Run Fabric (detail), about 1947-1948, produced by Laverne Originals, New York, fibreglass, silkscreen printed, 309.9 x 125.3 cm. MMFA, Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection, gift of the Council for Canadian American Relations through the generosity of Geoffrey N. Bradfield. Photo MMFA
Selection Ready, Set, Go!
Alfred Pellan (1906-1988), Gymnastics -B-, 1980, oil on canvas, 121.8 x 122.2 cm. MMFA, gift of the Fournelle family. © Estate of Alfred Pellan / CARCC Ottawa 2026. Photo MMFA
Close to the Telos Painter, active in Attica, Greece, Red-Figure Bell Krater: Nike Crowns a Victorious Athlete, 1st third of 4th c. B.C.E., earthenware, painted decoration, 24.7 x 26.7 x 24.6 cm. MMFA, purchase. Photo MMFA
George A. Lynn (1941-1983), HM6 Goalie Face Guard Hockey Mask, 1971, produced by Cooper Canada Limited, Toronto, polyethylene, 23.5 x 19 x 13 cm. MMFA, Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection, gift of Cooper Canada Limited. Photo MMFA
Robert Tait McKenzie (1867-1938), The Plunger, 1923, Roman Bronze Works, New York, bronze, 66 x 55 x 47.5 cm. MMFA, purchase, grant from the Government of Canada under the terms of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act, and Horsley and Annie Townsend Bequest. Photo MMFA
