3 Best Art Galleries in Montreal

“Arsenal Contemporary Art is a private art centre and cultural initiative founded by the patrons Pierre and Anne-Marie Trahan, which was opened in 2011. With its elegant architecture and thoughtfully designed interior, the gallery provides a perfect backdrop for the diverse and captivating collections. They offer a residency program for Canadian and other international artists. Arsenal Contemporary Art has over approximately 500 national and international contemporary artists. They have various collections of paintings, photography, sculpture, installations, and videos of all genres. Their exhibitions inspire more people to collect modern art.”

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“Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal has been providing these exceptional services to the art enthusiast since 1964. They also have exciting murals with lots of contemporary patterns. Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal provides various types of activities for the children. You can also access their wide range of content online. They have 8,000 unique works by over 1,800 artists. Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal conducted over 2,000 events that contributed to the development of the visual arts community in Quebec. They have submitted over 800 publications with over 16,000 images and hundreds of videos.”

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“PHI Foundation for Contemporary Art is dedicated to providing the public with impactful contemporary art experiences. There are many exhibitions each year, public events, special collaborative projects, and a forward-thinking education and public engagement program. In addition, Fondation Phi Pour L’art Contemporain provides accessible programming and creative interpretive resources to promote exploration and appreciation of contemporary art. At the gallery, all their activities are free of charge. Their exhibitions suit all groups: primary and high schools, colleges and universities, community centres and language schools, and the general public. They offer group visits, creative activities, events, special projects, and collaborations. They also provide free guided tours with free Wi-Fi.”

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