2025 Museum Ball
The 65th edition of the Museum Ball will be held on November 8, 2025. Part of the Museum’s major fundraising campaign The Museum Transforms Lives, the MMFA Foundation’s prestigious annual fundraiser is presented by IG Private Wealth Management.
You can book your table now by filling out this online form.
Evening theme
Taking place under the theme of freedom – freedom to be, to love and to create – this 65th edition of the Museum Ball will pay tribute to the major exhibition Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors, opening at the MMFA in September. Quebec and Canadian art will also share the spotlight.
Guests from all walks of life, who share a love of art and a commitment to supporting culture, will gather in the Museum’s magnificent banquet halls, where they will be able to admire specially selected works from the Museum’s collection.
Kent Monkman (1965-), The Deluge, 2019. Private collection, Canada. © and courtesy of Kent Monkman
Honorary Co-chairs
The honourable co-chairs of the 2025 edition of the Museum Ball are
Alexandre L’Heureux
President and CEO of WSP Global;
Jérôme Pécresse
Chief Executive, Aluminium, Rio Tinto;
Tracy Robinson
CEO of CN; and
Erik Ryan
Special Advisor on Stakeholder Engagement, Atkinsréalis.
Guest Chef
Chef Timothy Charles will curate the fundraising event’s menu. Chef Charles is the Executive Chef at Fogo Island Inn, which was recently awarded three MICHELIN Keys.
It’s an incredible honour to be invited as guest chef for the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts fundraiser ball. The menu we are contributing is a brilliant opportunity to share the unique culinary story of Fogo Island—one firmly set in tradition, community, and the icy water of the Labrador current. I’m thrilled to bring a taste of our island to this inspiring celebration of culture and creativity.
— Chef Timothy Charles, Fogo Island Inn
Come party at the Museum’s After-Ball!
Starting at 9 p.m., this celebration invites you to groove into the wee hours in our transformed spaces by enjoying as many bites and beverages as you want while DJs spin vibrant beats that keep the crowd dancing.
Gabriel Fournier
Why support the MMFA
Because the Museum is a non-profit organization, it greatly depends on the support it receives from its community. It is one of the city’s major attractions and literally transforms lives through its awe-inspiring and thought-provoking exhibitions, its art therapy and community engagement initiatives, and its world-renowned collection.
Together, let us strive to make the power of art accessible to everyone.
Reservations and information
To reserve your table or obtain more information, please contact the MMFA Foundation team at baldumusee@mbamtl.org.
Partners
Presenting Sponsor
IG Private Wealth Management is proud to be partnering with the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Museum Ball. By supporting this iconic institution, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting culture and making art more accessible to our community.
We are honoured to contribute to this prestigious event and look forward to working with the Museum to make this 2025 edition a resounding success. Together, let's create an unforgettable evening that will pave the way for a culturally meaningful future.
Claude Paquin
President, IGM Financial Québec
Hall of Honour Sponsor
After-Ball Partner
Thank you to the management of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts for its support, as well as to all of the Museum's employees who collaborate in the realization of this important fundraising event.
