The Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, known as the MAC, is currently in a temporary space at Place Ville Marie while its main building undergoes renovations. The smaller gallery presents contemporary art through works in different mediums, including photography, sculpture and video. Exhibitions can be playful and visually striking, with work by Quebec, Canadian and international artists. Check what is on before you go: the temporary space has a more limited display than the museum’s usual home, and the experience depends on the exhibition.
The MAC’s temporary home
The Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal was founded in 1964 and was Canada’s first museum dedicated to contemporary art. It has moved between locations in Montréal over the years. The museum is currently based in a smaller temporary space at Place Ville Marie while its main building is being renovated.
The temporary gallery is on the Galerie level. Finding the entrance from inside the building can be tricky, so use the address to orient yourself if you cannot spot it. The current space is not a full display of the museum’s permanent collection, and the exhibitions are more limited than those planned for its main location.
What you can see and do
The MAC presents contemporary art from Quebec, elsewhere in Canada and internationally. Exhibitions can combine mediums such as photography, sculpture and video, and the displays may invite you to engage with the work in unexpected ways. The museum’s approach is not limited to traditional paintings and sculpture: its wider program includes artistic performances and events.
Creative workshops, family programs and public talks add ways to take part beyond viewing the exhibitions. The temporary gallery has a wheelchair-accessible elevator, a coat check and restrooms. Check the exhibition and program details before setting out, since what is on view shapes the visit.
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Where is the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal now?
It is temporarily located at Place Ville Marie while its main building undergoes renovations. The gallery is on the Galerie level.
Does the temporary MAC display the permanent collection?
The temporary space does not display the museum’s permanent collection. Its exhibitions are more limited than those at the main location.
Should I buy tickets in advance?
The museum recommends getting tickets in advance. Admission is charged, but no current ticket price is provided here.
Is the temporary gallery wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The location has a wheelchair-accessible elevator.
