The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, A very worthy art museum to visit.
Golden Square Mile, Ville Marie, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Introduction
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts opened in December 1912 with only one building on the north side, designed by architects Edward and William S. Maxwell. It has a neoclassical architectural style, resembling a temple. The museum has continuously expanded, and in 1991, it expanded to the south, connecting the underground through tunnels. The southern expansion was designed by architect Moshe Safdie, who is known for his works in many museums and important public buildings in Canada, such as the Quebec Museum of Civilization, the National Gallery of Canada, and Toronto Pearson Airport.
Currently, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is divided into four sections:
1. World cultures: mainly Asian art, Islamic art, Mediterranean archaeology, early American art, African totems, and bronze exhibition halls.
2. Decorative arts and design: mainly contemporary installation artworks, as well as some Renaissance artifacts.
3. International Art: many important works are displayed in this gallery, including exhibits from the Middle Ages to the Belle Epoque period of France, artifacts from the Napoleon Dynasty (including a bronze cast of Napoleon's face at the time of his death), and modern avant-garde art. It also houses works by famous artists such as Picasso, da Vinci, Rembrandt, Renoir, Rodin, and Dali. There is also an art education gallery at the entrance of the first floor, with many fascinating murals on the walls. This gallery is often used as a main exhibition space for touring exhibitions, such as the Rodin Museum exhibition in 2015.
4. Quebec and Canada Art: this section focuses on Inuit art and the art development of colonial and post-colonial Canada. Address Golden Square Mile, Ville Marie, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Opening hours Tuesday to Sunday 11:00-17:00
