Activities
Activities for Families
Family Activities at the McCord!
Parents and Tots
Every last Wednesday of each month
From 1 pm to 3:30 pm
Share your passion for history with your baby! Touch and play boxes are available throughout the exhibitions. Creative workshops are also offered (even if your little one chooses to sleep through it).
The Mask Must Go On!
Mask creation contest
On May 30, 2010, during the Montreal Museums Day, the McCord Museum launched its contest The Mask Must Go On!, inspired by the costumes and accessories in the exhibition Dream Weavers - Costumes by Cirque du Soleil.
Museum visitors aged 16 and under were invited to explore the exhibition of costumes and accessories from Cirque du Soleil's 25 shows, learning about technical innovations, the wide range of materials, and the complexity of design involved in the costume creation process. Once back home, participants had to create a mask based on the concepts learned during their visit.
A panel of three judges selected six winning masks, based on criteria of originality, variety of materials, and aesthetics, in order to present this exhibition made by and for the public.
Jury:
- Sylvie François, Cultural Action Director, Cirque du Soleil
- Cynthia Cooper, Head, Collections and Research and Curator, Costume and Textiles, McCord Museum
- Sol Millan, Head, Communications, McCord Museum
Visit the McCord Museum's facebook page to view the photo album of The Mask Must Go On! contest winners.
Independent Activities
Look for the family symbol in the exhibition halls.
A Visit in a Suitcase
Ask for this suitcase full of surprises at the admission desk. Discover Montreal's history, and make the most of your visit to the Simply Montréal exhibition. The suitcase contains all kinds of treasures: a story to tell, a mime game, and arts and craft supplies.
Children's Birthday Parties
To celebrate your child's birthday, the McCord offers creative and fun-filled activities like creating a totem, a glass bead workshop, a treasure hunt...This is one birthday your child won't forget!
Information and reservation:
reservation@mccord.mcgill.ca
(514) 398-7100, ext. 222
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