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Resources for Study and Research: McCord Museum of Canadian History
The McCord Museum houses one of the finest historical collections in North America. It possesses some of Canada's most significant cultural treasures, including the most comprehensive collection of clothing鈥攃omprising over 16,000 garments or accessories鈥攎ade or worn in Canada; an extensive collection of First Nations artifacts鈥攖he most important of its kind in Quebec with a corpus of over 13,000 objects from across Canada; and the renowned Notman Photographic Archives, which contain over one million historical photographs and offers a unique pictorial record of Canada from pre-Confederation to the present. The McCord also houses paintings by renowned artists such as Th茅ophile Hamel, Cornelius Krieghoff, James Pattison Cockburn, and George Heriot. The Museum's Textual Archives include some 185 linear metres of documents relating to Canadian history. Finally, the McCord's website () features award-winning virtual exhibitions, innovative learning resources, and a vast, searchable database of information on the Museum's collections.
Exhibitions at the McCord provide innovative interpretations of the social and cultural history of Montreal, Quebec, and Canada. In addition to guided tours, school programs, cultural activities, and lectures, the McCord offers a range of services including the Museum Caf茅 and boutique.
Researchers are welcome by appointment.
- 690 Sherbrooke Street West
- Telephone: 514-398-7100
- Email: info [at] mccord.mcgill.ca
- Website:
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2011-2012 (last updated Feb. 3, 2012) (disclaimer)
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2011-2012 (last updated Feb. 3, 2012) (disclaimer)