National Indigenous History Month at the McCord Stewart Museum

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. – At the Museum – In French – Free

The McCord Stewart Museum, in collaboration with Je lis autochtone!, is hosting a discussion on the recent French-language edition of Bob Joseph’s 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act. Translated by Natasha Kanapé Fontaine, Joseph’s book arrives at a pivotal moment in the reconciliation process, as awareness continues to grow among both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

Speakers: Natasha Kanapé Fontaine, author, artist and translator, and Jonathan Lainey, Curator, Indigenous Cultures at the McCord Stewart Museum

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Conversation with Jocelyn Sioui and Natasha Kanapé Fontaine
Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. – At the Museum – In French and English – Free

In collaboration with Je lis autochtone!, the McCord Stewart Museum presents a conversation between Jocelyn Sioui and Natasha Kanapé Fontaine centred on Frétillant et Agile. In this story, Jocelyn Sioui brings Auhaïtsic, an unlikely Wendat hero, back to life. How will this little-known figure, regarded with suspicion by his own people, manage to save his nation from extinction and alter the course of history?

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Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. (in English) and 1:30 p.m. (in French)

On the eve of National Indigenous Peoples Day, visitors to the exhibition Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience are invited to deepen their reflection by participating in My Allyship in Action to Support Indigenous Nations.

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Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 6 p.m. – At the Museum – In English – $5

The McCord Stewart Museum is hosting two evenings of screenings featuring video works by Māori and Moana Oceania artists originating from Aotearoa New Zealand, curated by Armando Perla and Karl Chitham. The June 20 screening will be followed by a conversation with the curators.

Presented as part of the Contemporary Native Art Biennial, in partnership with the Dowse Art Museum in New Zealand.

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Ongoing

This exhibition gives voice to 11 Indigenous nations in Quebec and bears witness to the still unrecognized knowledge of Indigenous peoples, as well as the deep wounds they carry and their incredible resilience.
 
Presenting Sponsor: TD Bank Group – Indigenous Cultures Programming Sponsor
Official broadcaster: Radio-Canada

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Ongoing – In French and English – Recommended for children aged 6 to 11.

This engaging activity invites families to explore the exhibition Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience using a free activity sheet that leads them on an adventure of discovery and encounter among Indigenous nations.

Presenting Sponsor: Hydro-Québec.

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• As part of the Artist-in-Residence program, multidisciplinary artist Carrie Allison is developing a new body of work inspired by floral beadwork traditions from her maternal nêhiyaw and Métis homelands. Drawing on her ongoing research in the Museum’s Indigenous Cultures collection, she explores the connections between territory, memory and material culture. From October 2, 2026, to January 31, 2027.Part of the programming for the Contemporary Native Art Biennial
  Presenting Sponsor: TD Bank Group – Indigenous Cultures Programming Sponsor
• Sovereign Stitches + Wild Weaves, curated by Wanda Nanibush and Sage Paul, brings together more than 35 Indigenous artists from around the world whose work challenges the borders between contemporary art, culture, fashion, design and traditional practice. The Indigenous art, fashion and textiles on exhibition will touch on embodiment, queer storytelling, cultural beautification, adornment, storytelling, tattooing, trade, activism, and conservation. From November 27, 2026, to March 29, 2027

Starting this summer, the Museum’s ground floor will welcome visitors in a warm, light-filled space featuring a brand-new café and boutique.  

The Museum will remain open throughout the renovation.  

Regular Schedule
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Wednesday (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

Summer Schedule (From June 29 to September 7, 2026)
Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Wednesday (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

Holiday hours

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day – Wednesday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Canada Day – Wednesday, July 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Labour Day – Monday, September 7,  10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Online tickets (+$2 at the door): Adults: $20 | Seniors: $19 | Students (18 to 30 years): $15 | Indigenous people: free | 17 and under: free* | Museum Members: free

Wednesday evenings: free (permanent exhibition) or $10 online (+$2 at the door) (temporary exhibitions)

First Sunday of the month: “Pay What You Can”

The McCord Stewart Museum warmly thanks BMO Financial Group for free Wednesday evenings, the Fondation J.A. DeSève for free admission for children 12 and under, and the Rossy Foundation for free admission for 13 to 17 year olds.

* Free admission for ages 17 and under upon presentation of ID. Offer valid for general public visits only. Groups of more than 15 people and organized groups must refer to group rates.

* Free admission for children 12 and under. Maximum of three children per adult. Offer valid for general public visits only. Organized groups must refer to group rates.

A landmark in the heart of Montreal for over 100 years, the McCord Stewart Museum bears witness to the history of Quebec’s metropolis as well as its influence in Canada and around the world, celebrating the vitality, creativity and diversity of the communities that make it up.

The Museum amplifies their voices by interpreting and disseminating the remarkable heritage under its custody: six expansive collections of 3.2 million images, objects, documents and works of art that make it one of North America’s leading museums.

In keeping with its commitment to decolonization and sustainable development, it creates stimulating exhibitions and educational, cultural and community-engagement activities that look at the social history and contemporary issues affecting its audiences through a critical and inclusive lens, inspiring them to take action for a fairer society.