Families

Tickets
Holidays at the Museum | From November 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026
The McCord Stewart Museum offers special programming around the return of the iconic Ogilvy's Christmas mechanical windows that have enchanted Montrealers for over 75 years.

Free admission for children and teens aged 17 and under.
Tickets
From November 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026

The Enchanted Village

Free for ages 17 and under | In the Museum Theatre

Come inside the Museum to see The Enchanted Village and explore the displays through a captivating game of Seek and Find.
Voluntary donation recommended for adults.
From November 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026

The Mill in the Forest

Free of charge at all times | On Sherbrooke Street

You are invited to (re)discover The Mill in the Forest, presented outside the Museum on Sherbrooke Street, at the corner of the Victoria pedestrian street and decorated for the occasion.

A Day to Celebrate Holidays at the Museum

Take part in a joyful day of intergenerational fun! On Saturday, November 29, throw on your favourite pyjamas and join us from 10 a.m. for a series of free festive activities!

Presented by Place Montréal Trust.
Discover the Launch day program

Family activities

From November 29 | 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Àdìr: Dye It Yourself

Make your own fashion model with your family, taking inspiration from the designs featured in Africa Fashion. Craft paper garments using àdìr, a traditional Nigerian indigo-resist dyeing technique.

Saturdays, November 29 to December 13. Everyday from December 20 to January 4.

Recommended for children aged 5 and up.
From November 26

A scrumptious family tour!

Explore the exhibition On the Menu while having a blast as a family: this tour includes fun facts about Montreal restaurants, eye-spy games in the galleries, and creative activities. Look for the pig Tire-Bouchon, who’s hiding in the four corners of the exhibition!

Available at the Admissions Desk, while quantities last.
The activity is recommended for children aged 5 to 10 (parents must be present).
From November 29

Seek and find

Take part in a captivating game of Seek and find with the whole family. Dive into the observation of Ogilvy's mechanical Christmas window displays and spot the adorable plush characters hiding inside.

Free exploration booklet available at the Admission desk.

A Family-friendly Museum

The Museum provides a welcoming environment, and a variety of services designed to enhance the experience for families. Amenities include a meal area, a nursing room, self-service lockers, and changing tables, all readily accessible.
Discover the space

Blog | Behind-The-Scenes Access

The Museum continues the Ogilvy's holiday window tradition, adding its own special touch.

Discover how Catherine K. Laflamme, Project Manager at Museum McCord Stewart brought back the magic of holiday windows from Ogilvy’s.
Read the article

Holiday season at the Boutique

What better way to treat yourself or your loved ones than with high-quality products created by local artisans?

For the holiday season, the Boutique offers jewelry, decorative objects, home accessories, Indigenous creations, a vast selection of books and other gift ideas showcasing local talent, with something for every generation.
Visit the boutique

Holidays at the Museum | Presented by

Premier Partner Montreal Stories

Holidays at the Museum | Major partner

Partners