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Galerie d'art Leonard et Bina Ellen |
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1400 Maisonneuve Blvd West Concordia University, Montréal H3G 1M8 • 514-848-2424 • 514-848-4778
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Description:
Dedicated to preserving and promoting Canadian art, this museum boasts more than 3000 pieces in its permanent collection and presents more via annual exhibitions. Contemporary art is the primary focus, especially that of artists whose work connects to and explores issues of the day. All media are represented, and a variety of historical works can be found in the collections as well. Each year, a student and faculty show allows campus talents to display fledgling and established sensibilities. |
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Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal |
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185, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal H2X 3X5 • 514-847-6226
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The Museum of Contemporary Art boasts exhibitions of post-1940s art from Québec and around the world. Canada's only major museum of contemporary art, this complex has hosted over 600 exhibitions and attracted over 1.6 million visitors. It also maintains an extensive contemporary art library. |
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Musée des Beaux Arts de Montréal |
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1380, rue Sherbrooke ouest at ave de Musée, Montréal H3G 1J5 • 514-285-2000 • 800-899-6873
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Description:
The Musée des Beaux Arts, founded in 1860, is Canada's oldest museum and boasts some of the finest paintings in the country. Among its permanent holdings are artwork from Canadian artists and those created by European masters. The museum also features native Canadian artifacts and a collection of period furnishings, along with drawings, engravings, silverware and works of art from ancient Asia, Egypt, Greece and South America. If you find that you need some nourishment while you browse, an on-site restaurant offers light fare. |
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Musée McCord d'histoire canadienne |
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690, rue Sherbrooke ouest, Montréal H3A 1E9 • 514-398-7100
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The McCord Museum houses historic artifacts and visual art from the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum provides much information dealing with the art, culture and history of Native Canadians. Visitors can view native furs, carvings, embroidery, beadwork and 10,000 costumes. Also on display are the Notman Archives, a photography collection containing over 700,000 prints. |
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