Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, Contemporary art museum in Place des Arts, Montreal, Canada
The museum spans 163,000 square feet across multiple exhibition spaces, presenting rotating displays of contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs, and digital installations.
Established in 1964 as Canada's first contemporary art museum, the institution operated in three different locations before settling at Place des Arts in 1992.
The permanent collection contains over 7,000 artworks from 1,500 artists, emphasizing Quebec and Canadian contemporary creators alongside international artists from various movements.
Located in Montreal's Quartier des spectacles, the museum offers guided tours, educational workshops, and temporary exhibitions that change throughout the year.
The museum's rooftop features 'La Voie lactée', a large-scale photographic installation by Geneviève Cadieux showing a close-up of red lips against the sky.
Location: Quebec
Location: Montreal
Inception: 1964
Official opening: 1964
Website: https://macm.org/
Address: 1 Place Ville Marie H3B 3Y1 H3B 3Y1
Phone: +15148476226
Email: info@macm.org
Website: https://macm.org
GPS coordinates: 45.50739,-73.56597
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:03
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