Arsenal art contemporain Montréal

Arsenal Contemporary Art Montréal, founded in 2011 by collectors Pierre and Anne‑Marie Trahan, occupies a renovated 19th‑century shipyard along the Lachine Canal in Griffintown. The expansive 80,000 ft² venue hosts exhibitions of Canadian and international contemporary artists, a private gallery (Galerie Blouin Division), the Majudia Collection pavilion, and artist residency studios.

The permanent Majudia Collection features works by roughly 500–1,600 living artists across media—including painting, sculpture, installation, video and photography—and is regularly reinterpreted through curated selections such as the 2025 “Arsenal Contemporary Art Parcours”. Recent programming includes immersive installations like Rebecca Manson’s Barbecue, Michel de Broin’s Thresholds (using vintage metro carriage doors), film projection For It Shall Rule by Étienne Morneau, and the virtual‑reality experience Tonight with The Impressionnists – Paris 1874.

Visitor services include free guided tours (Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m.), paid parking on site (~CAD 20, includes tax), accessibility via nearby metro stations Georges‑Vanier and Lionel‑Groulx, Wi‑Fi and multilingual signage. Admission generally ranges from CAD 10–15, with discounts for youth, students, seniors and groups, free entry for children under 6; group bookings and mediation visits available.

The institution positions itself as a cultural innovation hub, blending exhibition, residency and philanthropy to support contemporary art creation, dissemination and engagement with community through workshops and special events.

Excellent choice for visitors seeking cutting‑edge contemporary programming, Canadian private collection exposure, and a dynamic architecture‑driven cultural experience in Montréal.