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Established in 1921, the McCord Museum is among the oldest museums in the country. It offers us a marvelous insight to Montreal’s social history of the past and present.
On top of that, it hosts one of the biggest historical collections on the continent. There is a wide array of costumes, textiles, and objects to be enjoyed. Many them will take your breath away.
Check out the permanent exhibition called Wearing Our Identity: The First Peoples Collection. There are a hundred or so garments on display that go all the way back to the 19th century.
There are four themes in this collection: Wearing Our Culture, Wearing …

Built on top of the birthplace of Montreal, Pointe-À-Callière holds incredible national importance. It offers so many amazing artifacts and experiences that you will find yourself returning here soon.
This is the place to be if your goal is to learn about the First Peoples and their relationship with fur traders from France.
The multimedia shows are especially popular. We highly recommend Generations MTL, a multimedia show that serves as an introduction to the history of Montreal.
Take this amazing opportunity to listen to six Montrealers as they share with us what they know about their city.
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The First Nations Garden is a great opportunity to forget about the city life in the meantime. Instead, go back to your roots by joining an activity with a native guide. This is the biggest garden about the First Nations and Inuit not only in Canada.
The shady area has many sunny spots and paths that serve as a place to relax and learn more about these communities at the same time.
The know-how and knowledge exhibitions are going to serve as excellent introductions to the works of Native artists and craftsmen.
Among other things, you are going to be impressed by their birchbark canoes, ash splint baskets, baby carriers…