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Whether you are looking for an outing where you can explore history with your toddler, interactive activities to do with your school-age child, an unusual place to celebrate a birthday or add some excitement to a young explorer’s summer vacation, we have just the activities for you!
ONGOING MUSEUM ACTIVITIES
The Adventure at the Museum
Treat yourselves to a family outing that combines pure enjoyment with a fascinating introduction to history! On arrival at the Museum’s admissions desk, you’ll receive a free backpack* containing everything you’ll need for your Adventure at the Museum. This activity is available at all times for the permanent exhibitions Wearing our Identity – The First Peoples Collection.
*Backpacks available in limited quantities.
Exploration Cards
These game cards allow families to explore the Museum and discover the collections in a playful way. Finding geometric shapes, flowers, animals and hidden characters in the exhibition turns the visit into a treasure hunt.
This activity is available at all times for the permanent exhibitions Wearing our Identity – The First Peoples Collection.
EVENTS CALENDAR
An incredible array of engaging activities designed for the entire family await you at the McCord Museum. Consult the calendar of events for opportunities to explore our collections and exhibitions.
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SUMMER DAY CAMP
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Summer is made for playing, creating and exploring! A bilingual day camp for children 5 to 10, A.C.Q. certified and includes a daycare service.
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CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
“It’s my birthday! I’m inviting my friends to the McCord Museum!”
A birthday celebration at the McCord Museum is guaranteed fun!
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RENSEIGNEMENTS ET RÉSERVATIONS
reservation@mccord-stewart.ca
514 861-6701, poste 2234
Free for children
Free admission at all times to children under 12 years of age and younger courtesy of the Fondation J.A. DeSève.
Not to be missed!
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60 minutes
Wearing our Identities - The First People Collection
What do your clothes say about you?
For the First Peoples of Canada, clothing is not just a protective layer; it reflects the wearer’s age and social status, reveals the nation they belong to, pays tribute to remarkable exploits or highlights the intimate bond between humans and nature. At the intersection of tradition and innovation, the social, political, cultural and spiritual life of First Peoples reveals itself, one stitch at a time.
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Creative workshop
60 minutes
The Legend of the Three Sisters
Exploring the sacred role of corn for the Iroquois, participants learn about the ancestral tradition of the “three sisters” and then create corn dolls that they can take home as a souvenir of their visit.
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Visit
60 minutes
Haida: supernatural stories
An Indigenous people from Canada’s west coast, the Haida have an ancestral artistic language that has been passed down through the ages. This tour is an opportunity to discover historical and contemporary art objects that bear witness to the important role of stories and the transmission of knowledge.
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Creative workshop
60 minutes
Haida Manga: The Art of Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
Haida manga is a comic book style invented by Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas. In his stories about the Haida people of the west coast of Canada, he explores traditional formline style while adapting the contemporary techniques of Japanese manga. In a workshop, participants discover his works and create a collaborative artwork inspired by his unique art.
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Participatory visit
60 minutes
Jouets 10 - Jeux de sociétés
Through the Museum’s toys and games collection, visitors are immersed in the world of board games— in life size! Presenting different themes (strategy games, role-playing games, games of chance and challenges), this tour encourages young and old to play together, with just one rule: have fun!
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Creative workshop
30 minutes
The C-Place
In this participatory and collaborative space, creativity takes pride of place and participants are tasked with prototyping toys in the hands-on workshop, imagining new rules for games and (re)inventing stories.
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Workshop
30 minutes
Enchanted Worlds – Ogilvy’s Christmas Windows
A Montreal holiday tradition, these animated window displays populated with mechanical animals are among the last of their kind in North America.
Since 2018, the Museum has been proud to continue this tradition by presenting two window displays during the holiday period, The Mill in the Forest and The Enchanted Village. An activity that will delight young and old and rekindle the magic of childhood.
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Unlimited free access for families with Memberships
Our Family Members enjoy many benefits including unlimited free access to our exhibitions and activities.
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