McCord 2025: Holidays

Holidays at the McCord Stewart Museum  

Until January 11, 2026

The magic of the holidays returns to the McCord Stewart Museum until January 4, 2026. Thanks to the support of Place Montréal Trust, Presenting Partner, and Power Corporation of Canada, Premiere Partner – Montreal Stories, visitors will be able to reconnect with their inner child as they marvel at Ogilvy’s legendary mechanical Christmas windows, which have been delighting Montrealers for over 75 years. The two enchanting scenes filled with animated characters is once again be on view in the Museum’s indoor Theatre and its outdoor Alley. 

The four current exhibitions and rich lineup of fun creative activities for children and adults alike will round out the Museum’s holiday programming. 

Ogilvy’s Christmas mechanical window displays

Until January 11, 2026

Relive the magic of The Enchanted Village indoor and of The Mill in the Forest outdoor of the Museum! Montrealers have been spellbound by the mechanical displays in Ogilvy’s department store windows for over 75 years — a Holiday tradition that began in 1947. The Bavarian scenes, custom made by the German toy manufacturer Steiff, feature dozens of handcrafted animals working and playing.

For more information about current exhibitions and special evens associated with this exhibition, visit the McCord Stewart Museum website.