McCord Stewart Museum: Montreal's Social History Hub

The McCord Stewart Museum, a landmark in the heart of Montreal for over a century, showcases the city's vibrant history, creativity, and diversity. It's located across from McGill University, easily accessible by public transport.The museum's collection of over 2.5 million items includes costumes, Indigenous artifacts, material culture, photography, and documentary art. These collections offer insight into the social history of Montreal, Quebec, and Canada. The museum also holds the extensive Notman photographic collection, providing a visual record of Canada from the mid-19th to the early 20th century.The McCord Stewart Museum creates exhibitions and activities that explore social history and contemporary issues through a critical and inclusive lens. The museum also aims to amplify the voices of the communities that make up the city by interpreting and disseminating the remarkable heritage under its custody.Founded as the McCord National Museum in 1921, the museum has evolved over the years, merging with the Stewart Museum in 2013 and the Fashion Museum in 2018. This has broadened its collection and allowed it to explore different facets of Montreal's history and culture.