Montreal Art Center & Museum Audio Guided Tour
ID: GYG556277-955706
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
1 days
Description
On your tour, you will discover 19th century paintings and our magnificent collection of Works on Paper by Picasso, Monet and Rembrandt, Grévin Museum wax statues and much more!
Discover the amazing history of Montreal awaiting you in our 19th century patrimonial building built in 1879 at the heart of Griffintown.
In 1879, the building belonged to Caledonian Iron Works company that produced parts for ship engines and trains. Today, the building is best described as a time machine that will take you on a journey from a variety of modern art created by our resident artists to permanent collection of European and International 19th century paintings and our magnificent collection of 19th and 20th century Works on Paper by Picasso, Monet, Rembrandt and more!
On your tour, you will also notice 140-year-old safes, Douglas fir wood structural elements, antique furniture and displays including the historical wax statues from the former Grévin Museum.
So, take this opportunity to immerse in historic and unique environment of the Montreal Art Center and Museum, meet some of our 50 local resident artists and support them by purchasing an artwork that speaks to you the most!
Highlights
- Discover local art
- Meet over 45 resident artists
- Discover 19th century art
- Discover a unique, patrimonial building with 140 yeasr of history
- Discover historical wax statues from the former Grévin Museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine. The building has 3 floors, and unfortunatelly, no elevator. Please note, this tour is non-refunduble.
If the door is closed, please call us at 514-667-2270, and one of our staff will come and meet you.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
