A fresh look at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games
To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, the McCord Stewart Museum presents an exhibition revisiting this defining moment in the city’s history. Through a rich collection of documents and artifacts, the exhibition explores the many dimensions of these Games.
Posters, archives, caricatures, photographs, clothing and collectible items reveal the visual language and distinctive design that shaped this Olympic edition.
Between ambition, challenges and legacy
The exhibition also examines the broader context in which the Games were imagined and delivered. From political ambitions to architectural innovation and major urban transformations, the event left a lasting mark on Montreal.
Beyond athletic achievements, the exhibition highlights the successes, challenges and lasting legacy of the 1976 Games, which helped shape Montreal’s international identity.
