Oh my goodness, this is definitely the place to view beautiful art collections in Montreal!
When I last visited Montreal in 2006, I came here on a rainy day with my family. I was fascinated by the history behind each work along with learning about Canadian artists and others in Europe that I never hear of much back in the States. I really like the style of the stairs as well.
This museum is definitely worth checking out when visiting Montreal. I can guarantee that you will learn some history from there.