{"id":14603,"date":"2025-03-03T14:27:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T19:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/?post_type=what-to-do&p=14603"},"modified":"2025-03-03T14:30:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T19:30:12","slug":"the-best-exhibitions-to-see-downtown-right-now","status":"publish","type":"what-to-do","link":"https:\/\/montrealcentreville.ca\/en\/what-to-do\/the-best-exhibitions-to-see-downtown-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"The best exhibitions to see downtown right now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Montr\u00e9al is a city where art and culture thrive, with creativity around every corner. Downtown, museums<\/strong>, galleries<\/strong>, and immersive spaces<\/strong> bring history to life and showcase the boldest in contemporary art<\/strong>. Whether you’re drawn to immersive experiences, groundbreaking exhibitions, or timeless masterpieces, there\u2019s something waiting to inspire you.<\/p>\n

Right now, the city is buzzing with must-see exhibitions: step into Joyce Wieland\u2019s world at the MBAM, explore powerful visual storytelling at the MAC, get lost in digital art at OASIS immersion, or wander through the Belgo Building\u2019s cutting-edge galleries. Here\u2019s where to go\u2014and what\u2019s worth seeing right now.<\/p>\n

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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA)<\/a><\/h2>\n

Located on Sherbrooke Street West, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MBAM) is one of Canada\u2019s most prestigious museums<\/strong>, home to a vast collection spanning from old masters<\/strong> to contemporary icons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Right now, Joyce Wieland: Heart on<\/a>\u00a0runs until May 4, 2025, offering a deep dive into the work of this groundbreaking Canadian artist. Glenn Gear: ulitsuak | mar\u00e9e montante | rising tide<\/a>, on view until March 30, 2025, immerses visitors in Inuit narratives through a mix of visual and digital media.<\/p>\n

Also on display until October 5, 2025, Deux par deux rassembl\u00e9s<\/a> pairs recent acquisitions in unexpected ways, drawing connections between artworks based on theme, technique, or era.<\/p>\n

1380 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Mus\u00e9e d\u2019art contemporain de Montr\u00e9al (MAC)<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

A flagship of contemporary art<\/strong> in Quebec, the MAC highlights the artists and movements shaping today\u2019s creative landscape.<\/p>\n

Currently closed for installation until March 5, 2025, it will reopen with Skyscrapers by the Roots<\/a>, an exhibition exploring late modernism and how urban architecture shapes our perception of space.<\/p>\n

Located in Place Ville Marie, the MAC remains a key player in promoting contemporary art in Quebec and beyond.<\/p>\n

Place Ville Marie local 11220<\/em><\/p>\n

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OASIS immersion<\/a><\/h2>\n

Located inside the Palais des congr\u00e8s de Montr\u00e9al, OASIS immersion is Canada\u2019s largest indoor immersive space<\/strong>, spanning 2,200 m\u00b2. It offers cutting-edge exhibitions<\/strong> that transport visitors into unique sensory worlds.<\/p>\n

Current exhibitions include Root for Nature<\/a>, a stunning exploration of biodiversity, and Van Gogh \u2013 Distorsion<\/a>, a fully immersive reimagining of Van Gogh\u2019s iconic works.<\/p>\n

301 Rue Saint-Antoine Ouest<\/em><\/p>\n

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Belgo Building<\/a><\/h2>\n

Located on Sainte-Catherine Street West, the Belgo Building is home to Canada\u2019s largest concentration of contemporary art galleries<\/strong>, with over 30 galleries<\/strong> and artist studios<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Current exhibitions include Caches From the Landscape<\/a>\u00a0by The Nomadic Department of the Interior at Centre SKOL<\/a>, exploring the transformation of Guizhou\u2019s mountains in China, where ancestral heritage meets modern technology.<\/p>\n

At Galerie B-312<\/a>, Kuh Del Rosario\u2019s An unhusked grain of rice fills the whole house<\/a>\u00a0reflects on memory and heritage through sculptures and handmade paper works crafted from organic and recycled materials.<\/p>\n

372 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest<\/em><\/p>\n

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McCord Stewart Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n

Located on Sherbrooke Street West, the McCord Stewart Museum is dedicated to Montreal\u2019s social history<\/strong>, showcasing the city\u2019s heritage through diverse exhibitions and an extensive collection of historical artifacts and photographs.<\/p>\n

Current exhibitions include Costume Balls \u2013 Dressing up History, 1870-1927<\/a>, featuring over 40 lavish period costumes from grand themed balls where fashion and history intertwined.<\/p>\n

Little Burgundy \u2013 Evolving Montreal<\/a> by photographer Andrew Jackson<\/strong> presents 61 photographs and archival objects, highlighting the cultural landmarks of Montreal\u2019s Black community and the urban transformations that have shaped its identity.<\/p>\n

690 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest<\/em><\/p>\n

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Expo Barbie<\/a><\/h2>\n

Located in Les Cours Mont-Royal<\/a>, Expo Barbie is the world\u2019s largest Barbie exhibition<\/strong>, showcasing over 1,000 dolls dressed by renowned designers.<\/p>\n

This free exhibition<\/strong> takes visitors on a journey through fashion history and pop culture, highlighting the evolution of this iconic doll since its creation.<\/p>\n

1455 Rue Peel level 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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Redpath Museum<\/a><\/h2>\n

Located on the McGill University<\/a> campus, the Redpath Museum is a natural history museum<\/strong> featuring exhibitions on paleontology<\/strong>, mineralogy<\/strong>, and ethnology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Visitors can explore fascinating collections showcasing Earth\u2019s biodiversity, from ancient fossils to cultural artifacts. A hub of knowledge and discovery, it\u2019s a must-visit for natural science enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

859 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest<\/em><\/p>\n

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