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What travellers are saying
- Matt B20 contributionsThis was an amazing muesum about the history of Montreal. The museum does a great job of documenting the older and newer history of the city and sits on top of many of the original landmarks of the city. Took about 3 hours to go through though could have stayed longer.Written October 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TruNuYawkrBrooklyn, NY48 contributionsA hidden treasure for the feminist in you! Stray a minute off the beaten path of Montreal and pay a visit to this exquisite collection of memorabilia. There's even a Barbie box you can enter and 'be a doll' yourself! Located on the 3rd floor of the mall, Les Cours Mont-Royal, afterwards come down to the 2nd to play a couple of games in the arcade. Makes for a simple fun day with the kids to play. FREE, accessible and a sweet treat for the eyes!Written August 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mary FWoodbury, MN79 contributionsWe did not go inside museum and up to observation deck. We did walk around the patio. Very cool to see in person. The park it is in is also very cool to drive around.Written September 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- heatherkirbee71 contributionsWhat they had was amazing! The beauty of their insect displays were phenomenal and the butterfly room was magical. My only critique was I wish there was more especially for the cost of admission.Written April 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PhilipLeicLeicester, UK1,654 contributionsVery much enjoyed not only looking at the exhibits but having a go on the many interactive ones as well. Great for families of all ages. Luckily when we went it was not busy and only one school group of little children was visiting but I can imagine it getting busy if several groups visiting which would make it harder to interact with exhibits.Written December 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nina SNew York City, NY71 contributionsWe took the Beyond the bagel - walking tour. It was excellent. Very knowledgable guide who provided a great deal of information about the food, Bagels, smoked meat ans much history besides. we learned ate and walked. Bring some small sandwich bags to store the goodies you may not be able to finish.Written September 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Keith KAlton, UK238 contributionsThe McCord Stewart Museum several aspects of Canadian history, such as clothing, tools, weapons, dating back up to 10.000 years a go. There is a collection of 70.000 paintings, Drawings, Miniatures, Maps showing a fascinating timeline of Montreal.Written June 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- vlr49Ipswich, UK62 contributionswe visited this museum because a distant cousin lived next to this, and joined the Hudson Bay company aged 15 to travel across Canada as a voyageur/canoe builder. Lots of interesting items and information.Written September 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- siddy666Montreal, Canada356 contributionsI've visited Centre Phi twice; once for a VR exhibit several years ago and just recently for the Yayoi Kusama exhibit; really enjoyed the Infinity Room!
Building properties are very nice and intimate for holding exhibits.
Staff is generally friendly and perfectly bilingual
Entry is pricey but they frequently do offer free tickets for some exhibits (Yayoi Kusama being one such example)
Clear written descriptions of all pieces of artwork
Ticket ordering process was quite straightforward on their website; thankfully I didn't have to wait too long in the "virtual queue" :)
Only two comments (with regards to the Yayoi Kusama exhibit)
- Staff should have informed us about the audio guide option at the start of of the visit; we only found out about this towards the end
- More time should have been given in the infinity rooms
I would come back depending on what's being shownWritten August 6, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - IAN DWigan, UK26,147 contributionsThe Bank of Montreal's Head Office (French: Édifice de la Banque de Montréal) is located on 119, rue Saint Jacques (119, Saint Jacques Street) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, across the Place d'Armes from the Notre-Dame Basilica in the Old Montreal neighbourhood. The Bank of Montreal is the oldest bank in Canada, founded in 1817. Although it still remains the bank's legal headquarters, its operational head office was moved to First Canadian Place in Toronto in 1977 he centrepiece of the complex is the Bank of Montreal Main Branch, a Pantheon-like building built by John Wells in 1847. The building was inspired by the design of the former headquarters of the Commercial Bank of Scotland in EdinburghWritten May 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kim RAjax, Canada43 contributionsWe enjoyed the exhibit. The rooms were pleasantly air conditioned and there was places to sit. It was a very calming experience.Written August 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sanju_222323New Jersey16,811 contributionsFor more than a century Montréal was the unrivaled financial capital of Canada, when local business magnates and tycoons controlled some 85 percent of the resources in Canada. Founded in 1817, the Bank of Montreal is Canada’s first bank, whose main office faces Place d’Armes (Yup- the same one where the famous basilica 'Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal' is there)
the imposing facade resembles the Pantheon and evokes the power of ancient Rome.
Imp tip: Anyone can enter during business hours, though photography is not allowed in the branch area. Gaze up at the dome as you walk in and be sure to visit their small museum featuring exhibits about the history of the bank, including a 19th-century teller’s window, photos, coins, and banknotes. Admission is free.Written July 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nikki H67 contributionsWe loved our trip to the Musee des Hospitalieres - it has loads of insight into many unsung female heroes of French Canada with a range of different exhibits to keep you engagedWritten July 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bernardl746Stornoway, Canada1 contributionSo nice to visit and staff are kind and helpful.The building is even more impressive inside then outside .Written December 16, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- cjyapGriswold, CT916 contributionsBeautiful campus and building. I have to say I was less than wowed by the exhibits. I had looked online, and should have realized the museum wasn't what I expected. Montreal has so much fun and quirky Architecture, I assumed there'd be something of that here, but alas, the main exhibits was The Lives of Documents—Photography as Project and was photographs of places all over the world, but not necessarily interesting Architecture. I guess I should have read the mission or more details. On the plus side, the museum was free when we went (Thursdays after 5)Written November 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
