What can I say ? I'm an Art Fiend, I love love love going to galleries, museums, private estates,…read morehomes of friends to see Art of any kind. This was a must on our itinerary for our final day in Montreal. We did take a uber there but proudly walked back. This museum was massive with 5 floors of all different mediums of Art. It was an easy map to follow to show me what I must! See and others that I call a fast pass, no lingering allowed :) I didn't read about it in advance so was surprised to see some of my favorites included. I got to see a Rembrandt who I love but got tired of after teaching it to middle schoolers for 5 years. There was a lot of modern and abstract pieces that were magnificent you will see in the pictures. Sometimes museums can be confusing in the layout but this one was perfectly arranged in such a way that I loved that after 3 hours the bottoms of my feet hurt and then we made the journey back to our hotel. We had a wonderful time and had to go around twice to our favorite exhibits! I forget the exact price for entry but I was reasonable.

honestly the exhibitions are super pretty and i love that they change them up every season but…read moregoing on the free sunday was a choice lmao. it was lively but low-key overwhelming. the staff was literally so sweet and attentive but i couldn't even see half the displays. it's a cool place but unless u like navigating crowds maybe just pay for a regular day tbh

Really great art gallery right smack in the action of the city. The great thing about this place is…read morehow fuss free it is. You don't need to be an expert to walk in. You can have a chat with the staff and they are really approachable and relax.

I was sure I'd reviewed this place since I spend a lot of time checking it out but…read more.... Location: On the main, above Pine Avenue. The closest subways are St. Laurent (green) and Sherbrooke (orange) Street parking is available but metered, so if you plan to hang around, best to use transit. The place: Station 16 is a Montreal institution as far as I'm concerned. These guys dedicate most of the art that's on display, to local artists like Stikki Peaches, 123 Klan, Mister X-Ray etc. In addition, they also have regular exhibits that are often theme-based (i.e. Stenciled, which is currently on) so this allows you to discover other art genres and artists that are not necessarily local. You can find some prints by international artists like D*Face and Rone, among others. Service: N/A - you walk in and do your thing. The staff don't have any issues with you taking photos either. Some days seem friendlier than others. Price point: No charge to get in but if you want to buy any of the art, get ready to take out your wallet because it's not cheap! Miscellaneous: You can usually pop by here during Mural festival and get a map of the previous years' murals + those that will be going up during the current year.

Usine 106U is an art gallery right off of Boulevard Saint-Laurent in Montreal. Before reading…read morefurther, please note that I am pretty far from an art aficionado, so I'll keep this brief. As you approach the gallery you'll notice rather quickly the general flavour of art that is showcased at 106U. Much of it is experimental, pushes social norms, and is unashamedly bold. That being said, if you're looking for a piece that you can show your grandmother, you could also find a handful of more "tame" pieces scattered about. The gallery hosts the works of several artists, and the pieces are rotated weekly, currently on Thursdays afternoons around 17:00 when some of the artists may come in. Even if you don't plan on buying anything, (because the pieces aren't particularly cheap), drop by 106U for a little bit of out-of-the-box art culture.

Great goth, alternative, dark, sexual, art gallery. Not for the meek. Very unique store. They…read moreeven have their own magazine, just ask.

It will be my pleasure to update this review at some future date, several years from now…read more As a fan of contemporary art I was looking forward to this museum only to learn - too late - that it's under renovation for the next couple of years. The site I was directed to (in Montreal's underground mall) is a tiny sample of their usual offering, so small in fact, that paying anything to enter struck me as an utter money grab. (My entry fee was waived as I had the Passport MTL). Even with essentially free admission for me, what was on view here was less than compelling and I had to work hard to engage my interest. My recommendation is to wait until they're back in their permanent home. Finding this place wasn't worth the time it took but, of course, I thought I was headed to the real deal, not a temporary exhibit.

I visited the MAC Montreal a few weeks ago when I was visiting the city on a solo trip. The museum…read moreis small and in a temporary location at Place Ville Marie (it's moving and its permanent location is under construction). So it has one small exhibit at a time. When I visited, the exhibit was "femmes volcans forêts torrents,) an exhibit featuring nine woman artists whose works relate to the environment, ecosystems, environmentalism, etc. I'm not sure I would have gotten much out of the exhibit or spent as much time at the museum except that they offer a free walking tour of the exhibit if you enter at the right time (included with the price you pay to visit; the museum is not free). The guide was wonderful and really helped me to have a better interaction with the pieces. I highly recommend taking them up on their offer of a tour if you have the time! Overall, very small and the temporary location is strange, but it can be very interesting if you're interested in contemporary art or if you're interested in the exhibit at the time you visit!

Loved this underground art gallery featuring Local Street Artists!…read moreVariety of different works of arts! Liked the creativity of the street sign as well! Thank you for supporting the Street Artists!!

An AMAZING art gallery with only street artists from Montréal, I highly recommend it…read more I was amazed by the quality of the art, I was ready to buy everything even if am picky. The gallerist Dorian Verdier was nice and welcoming, it's really rare to have this kind of atmosphere. I've seen the artist in live painting, he was really nice and smart too. I can say that L'Original art gallery was my favorite gallery in the old Montréal.

What an experience! We opted for this was the Montreal Passport package we bought and it was a…read morechill option for a Saturday afternoon. They have two options available--rock and roll experience or a nature experience. I'm all about being in nature when possible so that was the natural choice of mine (no pun intended!), if I can't be outside, why not experience it inside? There's a few different rooms that you can go into on your own timeframe. The first one had rocking chairs which was lovely but then the rooms after that just had benches scattered throughout. Besides a few rude people having full fledged conversations in the middle of the experience, it was a lovely immersion experience.

I've been to a few immersive art exhibits in the last few years as they've gained popularity, but…read moreI'm often been underwhelmed by them. When in Montreal a few weeks ago, I had some time to kill my dinner reservation and just happened up on OASIS Immersion (when exploring Montreal's Underground City, I ended up in Palais des Congres, where OASIS is housed). I decided it seemed like a fun way to spend an hour or so before heading to my dinner. I'm glad I stopped by - the show I caught was definitely the best immersive art exhibit I've seen so far. I think they may offer different experiences on different days, but the show I caught was Nature Vive/Root for Nature. The Root for Nature immersive experience brings together several organizations committed to conservation and sustainable development, including the United Nations, the David Suzuki Foundation, the Workshops for biodiversity , the Age of Union Environmental Alliance, the Palais des congrès de Montréal, Tourisme Montréal, WSP and National Geographic. The Experience is produced and traveled by OASIS Immersive Studios in collaboration with National Geographic. The experience had some truly gorgeous nature and landscape photography (I especially loved the first and third galleries), and I found it inspiring and entertaining and well worth the cost of admission. Definitely a great activity for a bad weather day or if you have some time to kill when other things have/are closed!

What a lovely museum, art gallery, and some of the pieces are even for sale. The place is brightly…read morelit and clean. We browsed the art and enjoyed the lovely pieces. If you are in the area, highly recommend, just unique and lovely.

Very interesting art gallery! This gallery has some fantastic art pieces for sale from indigenous…read moreart to beautiful blown art glass. It's like visiting a museum with price tags!

Walking around Old Montreal, we were captivated by some artwork that was striking, bright and very…read moreunique. We walked inside Galleries Beauchamp and we loved the pieces of Martin Beupre. The peacefulness of the artwork was just refreshing and beautiful. Since opening in 1993, the Beauchamp Art Galleries have discovered and shared the talents of more than 300 artists from Quebec and abroad, who are now represented throughout our various locations across Canada. With a collection of more than 3,500 contemporary and modern artworks.

This is my favorite Quebec art gallery which I have visited on every trip I have made to Quebec…read moreCity. I am so pleased now that they have finally opened a gallery in Montreal making it very convenient to visit; obviating the 7 hour drive to Quebec City. Beauchamp shows mostly credentialed Quebec Artists and expats from around the world. I have a passion for genre art and I really do appreciate the variety, diversity and quality of the artist they represent as they have been very selective in that regard. An added benefit is if you purchase a piece it ships duty free to the States. Depending on the purchase price, they will allow installment payments over a year or longer without added interest . If you go on their website and find an artist who's works interest you call Montreal and if they don't have it there they will bring it in from their other galleries prior to your visit. The new gallery is located in the heart of the Old City on Rue Saint Paul, you wont want to miss this hidden gem.

Home to countless vernissages, conveniently located downtown in an otherwise pretty awful St…read moreCatherine location, holder of secrets from a past life that I may or may not have led, the Belgo is an unassuming spot for all things contemporary art in Montréal. Inside this typical Quebecois / European / Canadian building rests one of my favourite spots to discover new art in the city. Galleries, dance studios, yoga spaces -- this former industrial space is headquarters for all modern art lovers in Montréal. And who knows, if you're lucky you'll stumble upon one of the countless openings that will inevitably be going on during any given weekend where you'll sample some cheap wine; eat a few grapes, some carrots and a lot of cheese; and get a glimpse of some of the best up and coming artists Canada has to offer. ...sigh. I miss Montreal.

The Belgo is home to over 30 galleries and artist studios making it an epicenter of Montreal's…read morevisual art community. You can roam around and poke your head in places and have adventures in here pretty much any day of the week. Check out the Galerie Illustration Québec for group shows by incredible illustrators. One of the gallery owners keeps a great blog about events going on in the building: http://www.thebelgoreport.com

Art! Love the selection and variety of galleries from every corner of the world. This place is…read moreworth the journey.

This place is a phenomenal spot for both visitors and artists. Always updating and changing,…read morenumerous galleries of differing shapes and sizes. Art studios of differing sizes both open and closed. + 3 bars and live entertainment! + 3 restaurants in the building. (I tried one, excellent experience) + Movie theatre with 15 seats available for private events Not for profit organization supporting the local community and artists.