THE TORLONIA COLLECTION
MASTERPIECES OF ROMAN SCULPTURE

Ready for an unforgettable tête-à-tête with the most remarkable statues of ancient Rome?

A Canadian premiere at the MMFA

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THE SEASON’S BLOCKBUSTER

Travel 2,000 years back in time

From Rome to Montreal, an extraordinary and legendary collection of ancient treasures. Discover the largest privately held collection of Roman sculptures in the world. Come admire this landmark exhibition up close at the MMFA.

Credit

View of the exhibition The Torlonia Collection: Masterpieces of Roman Sculpture. © Fondazione Torlonia. Photo Thibault Carron

Montreal is the Torlonia Collection’s third and final stop on the continent, following showings at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. For many pieces, this marks their first public display in more than 70 years.

— Les ArtsZé, The Collector

PLAN YOUR VISIT

We highly recommend you book online through our website. It’s the best way to skip the ticket line and secure your spot.

It’s the perfect family outing! Kids and teens can get face to face with the legends of Rome in a way they’ll never forget. Best of all?

Admission is always free for visitors aged 25 and under.

Absolutely! You can apply the full cost of your exhibition ticket toward an MMFA membership on the very same day. Just stop by the Members Desk before you leave, to complete the upgrade.

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.

Expect to spend about one hour to see the full exhibition with the audio guide.

After your visit, head over to the Interactive Creative Space, where visitors of all ages can explore the history of Roman marble statues through sight, sound, smell and even touch!

And before leaving, don’t forget to stop by the exhibition boutique to pick up an original souvenir to remind you of your visit.

Credits and curatorial team

An exhibition co-organized by the Art Institute of Chicago and Fondazione Torlonia, in collaboration with the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Kimbell Art Museum and The Museum Box.

The exhibition is curated by Lisa Ayla Çakmak, the Mary and Michael Jaharis Chair and Curator—Arts of Greece, Rome and Byzantium, Art Institute of Chicago (AIC), and Katharine A. Raff, the Elizabeth McIlvaine Curator—Arts of Greece, Rome and Byzantium, AIC. The Montreal presentation is curated by Laura Vigo, Curator of Asian Art and Archaeology at the MMFA.