McCord Stewart Museum

Welcome to the McCord Stewart Museum, an institution that stands proudly as the preeminent social history museum of Montreal. Situated directly in the vibrant heart of the downtown core, the museum is not merely a collection of…

We begin our exploration with a critical examination of the foundation upon which this nation was built: the history of the First Peoples. The McCord Stewart Museum takes its responsibility as a social history institution…

Transitioning from profound historical reckoning, we shift our focus to an exhibition that celebrates the joyous, communal, and deeply nostalgic element of Montreal's identity: its food. We enter the temporary exhibition 'On the…

Let us look closer at the specific artifacts that define what is considered the first 'Golden Era' of Montreal dining, a period characterized by spectacular, almost theatrical culinary experiences. Notice the display dedicated to…

However, the true genius of Montreal's food scene—and of this exhibition—is that it does not exclusively celebrate haute cuisine. It recognizes that the city's soul is equally found in its casual, everyday eateries. …

The narrative of Montreal’s restaurant scene does not end in the past; it flows directly into the dynamic present. The exhibition makes a deliberate point to connect the historical foundations we have just explored with the…

As we conclude our focused exploration of the current exhibits, it is imperative to look forward at the physical and conceptual future of the McCord Stewart Museum itself. The building we are standing in is on the precipice of a…

As you prepare to exit the McCord Stewart Museum and step back out onto the bustling streets of Montreal, take a moment to synthesize what you have experienced. We have traversed the painful, necessary truths of Indigenous…