When in Montreal, visit the Musee Stewart

Emanuel · 20th June 2009, 03:36 PM

I may live in Toronto, but I can surely promote other Canadian cities

For those visiting Montreal, I recommend visiting the Stewart Museum for their weapons fix, located on Ile Ste-helene http://www.stewart-museum.org/ . I missed my chance to see it on my last stop there, but I heard very good things about it. It seems to have a fairly large militaria, arms and armour collection. Mostly oriented focused on Canada's colonial military history, it also features a large Islamic arms collection.

It goes without saying that the city's other musea and art galleries are also greatly recommended, as well as its old port area.

I plan to visit Montreal again by the end of the month, and I will take pictures then.

Stay tuned...

Emanuel

RomaRana · 20th June 2009, 04:47 PM

Temporary Closing

The Museum has suspended its activities and is closed to the public for major renovations. This restoration work will continue for a period of eighteen months and has been made possible through the financial assistance provided by the Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine.

The Museum’s refurbished permanent exhibition is expected to open in May 2010 and will include a revised programme of educational and public activities to be offered to the citizens of the Greater Montreal area and to its visitors.

Emanuel · 20th June 2009, 04:51 PM

Hah, guess I should actually visit the website before advertising it

Emanuel · 12th July 2012, 06:07 AM

So I finally got around to see the museum since it underwent renovation work. Nice little old fort. Half of the exhibition space is dedicated to what looks like a permanent installation on the early history of Montreal. Very nice items and great presentations.

Unfortunately the other half is devoted to the history of kitchen appliance design

go figure. An old fort, with something like 4,000 pieces of armament and 4,500 military objects and a large Islamic arms and armour collection in the vaults and they choose to show the history of kitchen design...

At the moment the museum is not worth the price of admission unless you really want to learn something about Montreal (or kitchen appliances). Supposedly a large exhibit of a more martial character is in the works for 2014, but until then...it's kitchen designs.

Emanuel

20th June 2009, 03:36 PM	#1
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	When in Montreal, visit the Musee Stewart I may live in Toronto, but I can surely promote other Canadian cities For those visiting Montreal, I recommend visiting the Stewart Museum for their weapons fix, located on Ile Ste-helene http://www.stewart-museum.org/ . I missed my chance to see it on my last stop there, but I heard very good things about it. It seems to have a fairly large militaria, arms and armour collection. Mostly oriented focused on Canada's colonial military history, it also features a large Islamic arms collection. It goes without saying that the city's other musea and art galleries are also greatly recommended, as well as its old port area. I plan to visit Montreal again by the end of the month, and I will take pictures then. Stay tuned... Emanuel

20th June 2009, 04:47 PM	#2
RomaRana Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 58	Temporary Closing The Museum has suspended its activities and is closed to the public for major renovations. This restoration work will continue for a period of eighteen months and has been made possible through the financial assistance provided by the Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine. The Museum’s refurbished permanent exhibition is expected to open in May 2010 and will include a revised programme of educational and public activities to be offered to the citizens of the Greater Montreal area and to its visitors.

20th June 2009, 04:51 PM	#3
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hah, guess I should actually visit the website before advertising it

12th July 2012, 06:07 AM	#4
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	So I finally got around to see the museum since it underwent renovation work. Nice little old fort. Half of the exhibition space is dedicated to what looks like a permanent installation on the early history of Montreal. Very nice items and great presentations. Unfortunately the other half is devoted to the history of kitchen appliance design go figure. An old fort, with something like 4,000 pieces of armament and 4,500 military objects and a large Islamic arms and armour collection in the vaults and they choose to show the history of kitchen design... At the moment the museum is not worth the price of admission unless you really want to learn something about Montreal (or kitchen appliances). Supposedly a large exhibit of a more martial character is in the works for 2014, but until then...it's kitchen designs. Emanuel