McCord Museum

McCord is a popular public museum located in the heart of Montreal and dedicated to the study and systematization of the historical heritage of Canada. The richest collection of exhibits attracts a huge number of tourists and researchers to the museum.

This historical museum was founded in 1921 by the famous Canadian philanthropist David Ross McCord, and the basis of the exposition is made up of objects from his personal collection. Today, the museum stores more than 15 thousand different archaeological finds, documents and works of art illustrating the stages of historical development of Canada. Most of the exhibits are old costumes, furniture, jewelry, household items, tools, as well as weapons. In addition, the McCord Museum exhibits almost one and a half million photographs, the oldest of which are dated to the forties of the 19th century.

In general, a tour of the McCord Museum should please everyone - this is an ideal opportunity to replenish the knowledge of the facts of Canadian history, as well as immerse yourself in the stunning atmosphere of past centuries.