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Visitors can admire two historic animated displays featuring dozens of handcrafted Steiff animals working and playing, including The Mill in the Forest on the pedestrian street outside and The Enchanted Village on the second floor inside. Guests can also view a collection of 21 handcrafted Santa Claus figurines and participate in a family seek-and-find challenge to spot characters hidden within the scenes.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

musee-mccord-stewart.ca

When

Tickets

The Mill in the Forest is free of charge at all times. The Enchanted Village has free admission for children 17 and under. A voluntary donation is recommended for adults.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Montreal

Parking

There is no visitor parking at the Museum; parking meters and commercial parking lots are nearby.

Accessibility

Visitors with reduced mobility can enter via 2175 Victoria Street, with wheelchairs available on-site.

Going?

Location

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McCord Stewart Museum · 690 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E9, Montréal, QC H3A 1E9 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Nostalgic and whimsical

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Use the green-line metro to McGill station or bus 24 on Sherbrooke Street to reach the downtown Museum.
  • If driving, look for parking meters or commercial lots nearby, since the Museum has no visitor parking.
  • Pick up a free activity sheet at the Admissions Desk to use for the family seek-and-find activity.
  • Visitors with reduced mobility can enter at the Group Entrance on Victoria Street; ask at the Admissions Desk about the limited-quantity wheelchairs.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The Mill in the Forest outdoor display is free at all times.
  • Children 17 and under get free admission to The Enchanted Village; a voluntary donation is recommended for adults.
  • The Macdonald Stewart Foundation’s collection of Santa Claus figurines is presented at the Museum for the first time.
  • Free activity sheets are available for the family seek-and-find activity.
  • A weekly prize draw runs November 14 to December 22; a grand prize is drawn December 23.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can families do inside The Enchanted Village?

Look for hidden characters in the seek-and-find activity; free activity sheets are available at the Admissions Desk.

What else is on display inside the Museum?

The second floor also has 21 handcrafted Santa Claus figurines from the Macdonald Stewart Foundation collection.

Can children visit The Enchanted Village for free?

Yes. Admission is free for children 17 and under; adults are invited to make a voluntary donation.

How can I get to the Museum by public transit?

Take the green-line metro to McGill station or bus 24 on Sherbrooke Street.

Is there parking at the Museum, and is it accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?

There is no visitor parking at the Museum; nearby parking meters and commercial lots are available. Visitors with reduced mobility can enter at the Group Entrance on Victoria Street, and wheelchairs are available in limited quantities without a reservation.

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