What is the Board’s mission?Founded in 1987, the Board of Montréal Museum Directors (BMMD) brings together the chief administrators of numerous museums across the Montréal region. Its mission is to support the visibility and awareness of Montréal museums by promoting their activities and defending their interests. It also encourages the development of communication, mutual assistance and cooperation between these institutions with a view to making culture more accessible and helping citizens to take ownership of their museum heritage.
Throughout 2010, over 100 exhibitions and activities will take place in more than 40 Montreal locations. These events will explore all facets of glass:arts and fine crafts, architecture and architectural integration, history and society, science and ecology, and also industry and recycling. Held in museums, cultural centres, art galleries, community centers, learning institutions and public squares, theevent of Montréal City of Glass will cater to all audiences by virtue of the themes and the kinds of activities offered. Please consult the “Programming” section of the web site www.cityofglassmontreal.com for all the details.
MONTRÉAL MUSEUMS MAGAZINE
What is Montréal Museums Magazine?
The magazine provides information about the 35 Montréal museums that are members of the Board of Montréal Museum Directors (BMMD): annual exhibitions, walking routes that link neighbouring museums, articles that reveal the inner workings of the museum world, and practical information such as museum addresses, opening hours and so forth. The bilingual magazine is free and is published annually in the beggining of the year. It is also given automatically to anyone who purchases a Montréal Museums Pass. The 2010's Edition also includes the programming of the event Montréal, City of glass.
Where can I get a copy of Montréal Museums Magazine?Montréal Museums Magazine is available free of charge in all museums that are members of the BMMD, at tourism offices, libraries and cultural centres in the Montréal region, in the province’s 15 Archambault stores, at various hotels, inns and shopping centres in Montréal, and at numerous cultural and entertainment sites in Montréal, Laval, Québec City and in the Lanaudière, Laurentians and Montérégie regions. Click here for a full list of distribution points.
1) Montréal Museums Pass (with public transit)
Valid for 3 consecutive days starting with the first paid visit, this Pass provides access to 33 museums. When you purchase the Pass, you will also receive a Société de transport de Montréal (STM) tourism transit card that provides unlimited access to the bus and métro system for 3 consecutive days. A copy of Montréal Museums Magazine, the bilingual reference guide that tells you everything about the city’s museums, is also provided at time of purchase. The Pass costs $50, taxes included.
2) Montréal Museums Pass (without public transit)
This Pass is valid for 3 days of your choice within a 21-day period, starting with the first paid visit, and provides access to 33 museums. A copy of Montréal Museums Magazine, the bilingual reference guide that tells you everything about the city’s museums, is also provided at time of purchase. The Pass costs $45, taxes included.
3) Montréal Museums Prestige Pass
Produced as a limited-edition series, this Pass includes 2 visits per museum (simultaneous or not) and is valid for the city’s 33 museums for 1 year following the date of purchase. A copy of Montréal Museums Magazine, the bilingual reference guide that tells you everything about the city’s museums, is also provided at time of purchase. The Pass costs $200, taxes included. It’s a unique gift idea for culture-lovers, and businesses that purchase the Pass can deduct 100% of the purchase price from their revenues (Québec income tax).
Where can I purchase a Montréal Museums Pass?The passes, both with and without the public transit option, are sold at nearly all Montréal museums, at the Bureau d’accueil touristique in Old Montréal, at the Centre infotouriste de Montréal (Exploratours), at the La Vitrine discount ticket outlet, at all Archambault stores, and at numerous hotels, inns and B&Bs throughout the region. Click here to see a full list of points of sale.
The Montréal Museums Prestige Pass is sold only through the BMMD. Contact Frédérique Guéguen at (514) 845-6873, extension 205.
What is Montréal Museums Day?It’s an open-house day for the museums of the Montréal region that includes free public transit. In addition to giving free access to their permanent and temporary exhibits, participating museums offer special activities for everyone: art workshops, games, historical re-enactments, shows and more.
Will there be free transit during Montréal Museums Day?A free shuttle bus service is provided from the information and transit hub known as the carrefour (at the Journal de Montréal building, accessible by bus from Frontenac and Mont-Royal métro stations) to participating museums. Several routes link the museums to the hub. Visitors can board and disembark at the stops of their choice. The transit service is offered from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What is the admission cost for the museums?The admission cost varies by museum and age. In some cases, entrance is free of charge at certain times. Please contact the appropriate museum to inquire about prices.
What is a Montréal Museum Route?The Board of Montréal Museum Directors (BMMD) has created five walking routes that each link four to six museums. The routes were designed to include other attractions along the walk, such as monuments or buildings with noteworthy architecture. Each route can be walked in an hour and a half or less, not counting stops or museum visits.
What are the routes?The BMMD has created five routes that each link four to six museums. The Square Mile and Quartier des spectacles routes meander through downtown Montréal, while the Old Montréal route lets you experience the city’s original location from a fresh perspective. The Island and River route takes you to Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène and the Nature Museums route heads toward the Pôle Maisonneuve area.
