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Hold an event at the Museum

Make a donation to the Museum and take advantage of one of our event spaces to dazzle your guests.

The grand opening of the new Arts of One World wing Photo © Sébastien Roy
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Organize an event at the
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Founded in 1860 and located in the heart of the historic Golden Square Mile neighbourhood, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is an exceptional cultural setting in which to hold your events. Your guests will enjoy the opportunity to view its world-class exhibitions or the masterworks in its rich, encyclopedic collection.

Make a donation to the Museum and offer your guests an extraordinary experience!

Opening events of the exhibition "Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives" Photo © Sébastien Roy

Opening events of the exhibition "Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives" Photo © Sébastien Roy

Exclusively for partners and patrons

Since the MMFA is not a government-run museum, it must finance a large percentage of its own operations. The donations the Museum Foundation receives from the institution’s many partners and patrons are a vital source of revenue that help secure and grow the MMFA’s future. To this end, several event spaces are available exclusively to Museum partners and donors for a minimum donation of $25,000.

Please note we do not accept requests for private events, such as weddings, birthdays or dance parties.

For further information, please contact us: evenements@mbamtl.org

For more information on opportunities for partnerships and sponsorships, visit this page.

Discover our five
classic and contemporary event spaces

Several options are available:

  • Exclusive access to the MMFA collection, which includes close to 47,000 works from ancient times to the present day, after regular Museum hours
  • Exclusive access to Major Exhibitions, after regular Museum hours

Whether a corporate reception, annual meeting, conference or product launch, you will ensure your event is a masterpiece your guests will remember for a long time to come.

Glass court

A venue that’s perfect for a cocktail party, banquet, or seated presentation

This large event space, bathed in natural light and opening out onto the city skyline, as well as the wonderful, storeys-high Leonard Cohen mural, gives direct access to the Major Exhibition galleries.

Details

  • Capacity:
    • 400 guests for a cocktail party
    • 200 guests for a banquet
    • 200 seated guests for a presentation
  • Dimensions: 33 x 10 m (110' x 30')
  • Availability: From 6 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, with the exception of Wednesday *

* Times subject to change

Glass Court Photo © Sébastien Roy
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Glass court
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Glass court Photo: Pierre Longtin
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Hall of Bronzes

The perfect place for a cocktail party, banquet or business presentation

Norton staircase and superb bronze sculptures from the permanent collection, the recently renovated Hall of Bronzes is an ideal venue for hosting a welcome cocktail reception, especially since it offers access to the Decorative Arts and Design and Major Exhibition galleries, as well as to the entrance hall of the Hornstein Pavilion.

Details

  • Capacity :
    • 300 guests for cocktails
    • 160 guests for a banquet
    • 180 guests in theatre-style seating
  • Dimensions: 31 m x 9 m (100' x 28')
  • Availability: From 6 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, with the exception of Wednesday *

* Times subject to change

Hall of Bronzes Photo: Pierre Longtin
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Hall of Bronzes Photo : Pierre Longtin
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Hall of Bronzes Photo © Sébastien Roy
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Hydro-Québec Hall

Please note that this space will not be available from June 2024 to October 2025 inclusively.

Located on Level 4 of the Claire and Marc Bourgie Pavilion of Quebec and Canadian Art, this space offers an incomparable view of the MMFA’s four pavilions, the city and Mount Royal.

Details

  • Capacity:
    • 75 guests for a cocktail party
    • 40 guests for a banquet
    • 50 guests in theatre-style seating
  • Availability: From 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday *

* Times subject to change

Hydro-Québec Hall Photo Valérie Gay-Bessette
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Hydro-Québec Hall Photo Frédéric Faddoul
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Hydro-Québec Hall Photo Frédéric Faddoul
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The Salon

Ideal for a cocktail party, banquet, presentation or conference

With both a square and a rectangular room, the multipurpose Salon stands out for its chic, intimate atmosphere. The venue features a reception desk and bar, as well as comfortable furniture.

Details

  • Capacity:
    • 60 guests for cocktails (square and rectangular rooms)
    • 40 guests for a banquet (square room)
    • 60 guests in theatre-style seating for a presentation (rectangular room)
    • 22 guests in conference-style seating (rectangular room)
  • Dimensions:
    • Square room: 10 m x 9 m (33' x 30')
    • Rectangular room: 18.5 m x 4.6 m (60' x 14')
  • Availability: From 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday *

* Times subject to change

The Salon Photo : Pierre Longtin
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The conference room

Ideal for a meeting or business presentation

Located next to the Auditorium, this event space is equipped with a large conference table and the technology necessary for any type of presentation.

Details

  • Capacity: 30 guests
  • Dimensions: 12 m x 8 m (39' x 26')
  • Availability: At any time
The conference room
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