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Presented as part of the 8th edition of the Biennale d’art contemporain autochtone, a new exhibition brings together new beadwork pieces by multidisciplinary nêhiýaw and Métis artist Carrie Allison, eight cultural belongings from the Museum’s Indigenous Cultures collection, an interactive installation and a projection.
Bring the kids and let their curiosity lead the way. An interactive installation featuring 25 giant foam beads invites children and families to play, build, explore and relax while making imagination and hands-on discovery part of the museum experience.
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When is the Carrie Allison: askōhtēskanohwē exhibition at the McCord Stewart Museum?
From September 30, 2026, to February 28, 2027, explore Carrie Allison: askōhtēskanohwē at the McCord Stewart Museum.
Tracing Métis family history, cultural knowledge and connections through intricate beadwork, the exhibition draws on beadwork from her family’s home region in northwest Alberta, where Allison reconnects with her ancestors and explores the relationships, knowledge and traditions that shaped regional floral beadwork.
The exhibition brings colonial records and traditional handwork into conversation, using beadwork as a way to share stories, reclaim knowledge and connect generations.
The experience is designed with families in mind, too. BEADZ 2.0, an interactive installation featuring 25 giant foam beads, invites children to play, build and explore.
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Does the McCord Stewart Museum have an Indigenous Cultures collection?
Discover the McCord Stewart Museum’s Indigenous Cultures collection, home to more than 16,000 archaeological and historical objects spanning nearly 12,000 years of history. Featuring material culture from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada, as well as parts of the United States, Siberia and Greenland, the collection offers a glimpse into the incredible diversity, history and richness of Indigenous cultures.
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Is the McCord Stewart Museum free?
Check out the admission details below:
Free Wednesday evenings: Admission to Carrie Allison: askōhtēskanohwē and the permanent exhibition is free. Admission to second-floor exhibitions is $10 online or $12 at the door.
First Sunday of every month: Pay what you can.
Free admission for visitors 17 and under is available with ID and applies to general public visits. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum of three children per adult. Organized and group visits are subject to group rates.
Free Wednesday evenings are made possible by BMO Financial Group. Free admission for children 12 and under is supported by the Fondation J.A. DeSève, while the Rossy Foundation supports free admission for ages 13 to 17. The Azrieli Foundation supports the Museum’s accessibility program on the first Sunday of every month.
General admission tickets to the McCord Stewart Museum at 690 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest (you can buy tickets online here or pay an additional $2 at the door):
Adults: $20
Seniors: $19
Students (18–30): $15
Indigenous visitors: Free
Ages 17 and under: Free*
Museum Members: Free
* Details on the website apply
For more information about the McCord Stewart Museum, click here.
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