Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): groups

You’ll find our group rates here. We offer one free admission for every 15 paid admissions. An eating area is available to groups at a charge of $50.
To find out our tourist rates, please contact reservation@mccord-stewart.ca.

Payment by billing:
After your visit, you’ll receive a bill by mail or e-mail. You can pay by cheque made out to the McCord Stewart Museum, or by credit card. You can request to receive the invoice before your visit.

Payment is made only upon invoicing, by check, credit card, or bank transfer.
Payment in advance of the visit is possible on request.

It is possible to cancel the reservation free of charge at least 2 weeks before the date of the visit.
No cancellation will be accepted after this deadline, and you will be invoiced the full rate.

Yes, all admission fees include taxes.

Modifications to reservations are subject to availability, and must be requested by email at least 2 weeks before the desired date of the visit.
Requests sent after this deadline will be treated on a case-by-case basis depending on availability.
You will receive a confirmation email if your request for change has been accepted.

Any changes to the number of people must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance, if fewer people show up for the tour, we will have to charge the number of people reserved at the time of booking.
Requests sent after this deadline will be treated on a case-by-case basis depending on availability.
You will receive a confirmation email if your request for change has been accepted.

Yes, the Museum is busiest on weekends and Wednesday evenings.

No, it is not possible. Room rental is not a service provided by the Museum.

For groups of fourteen people or fewer, it is possible to come without a reservation and purchase regular tickets at the admission desk. For groups wishing to book a guided tour with a museum facilitator or benefit from a reduced rate, you must fill out the reservation form and submit it to the Museum three weeks prior to the desired visit date.

A Museum facilitator will present the exhibition with a video produced by the McCord Stewart Museum’s Education, Community Engagement and Cultural Programs team. The video is presented from a Museum computer and accompanied by lively, interactive discussions between participants and the facilitator, creating a dynamic and engaging experience. Interaction is strongly encouraged to replicate the friendly, participatory atmosphere of an inperson guided tour. To ensure the activity runs smoothly, the group leader must be present: they must be either connected to the Zoom session or near the classroom computer so that they can intervene if needed.

→ A computer with Internet access, speakers, a microphone and ideally a webcam
→ A projector if the activity takes place in a classroom

For the best experience, we recommend showing the video on a large screen (such as an interactive white board, large TV or projector screen).

The activity will take place on Teams to encourage interaction between participants and our facilitators. Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive detailed instructions on how to join the session. We strongly recommend reviewing these ahead of time to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

The McCord Stewart Museum is in downtown Montreal, across from McGill University. It’s accessible via McGill metro station (green line) or the 24 bus on Sherbrooke Street. The school bus and chartered bus drop-off/pickup zone is on Sherbrooke Street. The group entrance is at 2175 Victoria Street (west side of the Museum).

You’ll find the McCord Stewart Museum’s opening hours here.

Group tours may be conducted outside of the Museum’s regular opening hours and days, when requested at the time of booking.

Yes, group tours may be conducted any day of the week, subject to the availability of

Admission to the McCord Stewart Museum is free to Quebeckers with proof of residency the first Sunday of every month. Reservations recommended.

You’ll find the McCord Stewart Museum’s holidays opening hours here.

Yes, there are commercial parking lots nearby:

• 2001 McGill College Avenue, Place Mercantile (entrance on Victoria)
• 2020 University Avenue (entrance on President Kennedy)
• 1981 McGill College Avenue (entrance on President Kennedy)

Yes, the Museum has reserved access for people with disabilities. It’s at 2175 Victoria Street (west side of the Museum). Three wheelchairs are available free of charge to visitors, without reservations.

Yes, the Museum is accessible to people with strollers. Please use the entrance at 2175 Victoria Street (west side of the Museum).

Pets aren’t allowed in the Museum. But assistance or guide dogs for people with visual impairments, hearing impairments or reduced mobility are allowed. We reserve the right to ask for proof that it is an assistance or service dog.

The Museum offers many talks, roundtables, film screenings and discussions related to our exhibitions and collections, but also runs a family activity program and outdoor activities. Workshops are held on photography, fashion, history and other subjects. In some cases, you may need to book ahead.

We offer discussions and creative workshops to go with our tours. They’re great experiences that complement social science and citizenship education programs. There are different activities for preschool, elementary and high school groups. The McCord Stewart Museum also organizes parties for children aged 5 to 12. Reservations required. Each party includes an art workshop, and time is set aside for birthday wishes and snacks.

A guided tour takes between one and two hours, depending on the theme chosen.

Guided tours are offered in English or in French.

Yes, you can use a camera without flash or a videocam at the McCord Stewart Museum.

You need at least 15 people for a group tour.

Maximum group size depends on the activity chosen, and can be anywhere from 45 to 120 people.

The minimum age depends on the activity chosen. The Museum offers activities for groups of all ages.

Yes, the Museum has a free cloakroom with lockable lockers.

A rest and nursing room is available in the new educational space, featuring three bright and inviting multipurpose rooms, made possible by the generous support of the Rossy Foundation.

Something fresh is brewing at the Museum!
Café Notman will close its doors on December 12 to make way for a fresh area, redesigned to provide a welcoming and contemporary experience for next summer. Be sure to visit the Museum in 2026 to enjoy this renovated and inviting space!

Eating and drinking are strictly prohibited in the exhibition areas.

No, there’s absolutely no smoking allowed anywhere in the Museum.

Yes, there’s free WiFi at the McCord Stewart Museum.

Yes, all our rooms are air-conditioned.

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