The easiest public-transit route to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is to use the Green Line and get off at Peel or Guy-Concordia, then walk to the museum’s main entrance at 1380 Sherbrooke Street West. From Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, the simplest route is usually the 747 bus to Lionel-Groulx, followed by the Green Line toward Honoré-Beaugrand.
The important detail is that metro direction depends on where you transfer. From Lionel-Groulx, you travel toward Honoré-Beaugrand. From Berri-UQAM, you travel toward Angrignon.
The route in one line
YUL Airport → 747 bus to Lionel-Groulx → Green Line toward Honoré-Beaugrand → Guy-Concordia or Peel → 1380 Sherbrooke Street West
That is the cleanest airport-to-museum route for most first-time visitors.
The final destination is:
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1380 Sherbrooke Street West
Do not aim only for a vague “museum area.” Use Sherbrooke Street West and the official address as your final anchor.
Use the official museum name
The formal English name is Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. You may also see it written as MMFA.
This matters because “Montreal Art Museum” can sound natural, but it is not the strongest search or map label. If you are using a map app, taxi app, or transit planner, use:
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
or
Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal
For the final approach, use:
1380 Sherbrooke Street West
Nearby metro stations
The two useful metro stations are:
- Peel
- Guy-Concordia
Both are on the Green Line.
Peel often feels slightly more direct for a first visit, especially if you want a simple downtown walking approach. Guy-Concordia also works well, especially if your train direction or exit makes it easier.
Do not overthink the difference. The important point is to reach the Green Line, get off at either Peel or Guy-Concordia, and walk toward Sherbrooke Street West.
From Montréal–Trudeau International Airport
From Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, take the 747 airport bus. If YUL is your actual starting point rather than somewhere on Montréal’s metro network, use the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts from YUL and downtown route.
For this route, the cleanest transfer is usually Lionel-Groulx because it connects directly with the Green Line before the bus continues deeper into downtown.
The route is:
- Board the 747 bus at YUL.
- Get off at Lionel-Groulx.
- Enter the metro.
- Take the Green Line toward Honoré-Beaugrand.
- Get off at Guy-Concordia or Peel.
- Walk to 1380 Sherbrooke Street West.
This keeps the route structured and avoids riding all the way to Berri-UQAM unless you have a reason to do so.
Why Lionel-Groulx is usually the cleaner airport transfer
The 747 bus can connect to downtown in more than one way, but Lionel-Groulx is useful because it gives you an earlier connection to the Green Line.
For the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, that is convenient.
From Lionel-Groulx, you board the Green Line toward Honoré-Beaugrand. The train then moves through the western side of downtown toward Guy-Concordia and Peel.
This is usually easier than riding farther east to Berri-UQAM and then coming back west.
If you use Berri-UQAM instead
Berri-UQAM can still work, but the direction changes.
From Berri-UQAM, take the Green Line toward Angrignon to reach Peel or Guy-Concordia.
This is the opposite direction from the Lionel-Groulx transfer.
Use this rule:
From Lionel-Groulx → Green Line toward Honoré-Beaugrand
From Berri-UQAM → Green Line toward Angrignon
Do not write or remember only “westbound.” In a real station, the terminal name is what matters.
From Gare Centrale
From Gare Centrale, you are already close enough that walking may be the simplest option in good weather.
Your destination is the main entrance at:
1380 Sherbrooke Street West
From the central station area, the route generally moves west and slightly north toward Sherbrooke Street West.
If you prefer metro, do not assume Bonaventure gives you a direct Green Line ride. Bonaventure is on the Orange Line. For a Green Line route, you would first need to reach a Green Line station such as McGill or Peel, then decide whether the metro actually saves effort.
For many visitors, the practical choice is:
Gare Centrale → street-level walk west / northwest → Sherbrooke Street West → Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
If you have luggage, poor weather, or limited time, taxi or ride-hailing can be simpler from Gare Centrale.
Taking the Green Line from elsewhere in Montréal
If you are already in the city, use the Green Line and get off at Peel or Guy-Concordia.
Before boarding, check your direction by terminal name.
If you are west of the museum area, such as around Lionel-Groulx, travel toward Honoré-Beaugrand.
If you are east of the museum area, such as around Berri-UQAM, travel toward Angrignon.
The Green Line is simple once you stop thinking only in compass directions and use the station order.
Walking from Peel Station
Peel is a strong choice if you want a straightforward downtown approach.
After exiting Peel Station, move toward Sherbrooke Street West and the museum’s main entrance at 1380 Sherbrooke Street West.
The walk is short, but do not drift too far into the Sainte-Catherine Street shopping area. Sainte-Catherine is useful for downtown orientation, but the museum address is on Sherbrooke Street West.
If you feel that you are moving into shopping streets instead of the museum district, pause and reset toward Sherbrooke Street West.
Walking from Guy-Concordia Station
Guy-Concordia is also a practical station for the museum.
After exiting, move toward Sherbrooke Street West and the museum’s main entrance address. The museum area is close, but the final direction still matters.
Guy-Concordia may feel convenient if you are already coming from the western side of downtown or if your train position makes it easier than Peel.
Again, the station choice is not the main issue. The final anchor is:
1380 Sherbrooke Street West
The final walk to the museum
The final walk should end at the main entrance area on Sherbrooke Street West.
From Peel or Guy-Concordia, aim for Sherbrooke Street West, then continue to 1380 Sherbrooke Street West.
The museum is in the downtown museum district. It is not inside a metro station, shopping centre, or underground corridor. Once you are above ground, use street signs and the official address rather than trying to navigate by vague area names.
If you see yourself moving farther into Sainte-Catherine Street shopping blocks, reset north toward Sherbrooke Street West.
If you are already on Sherbrooke Street West but not sure which way to go, check the address number and use the museum name as your final anchor.
Taxi or ride-hailing
Taxi or ride-hailing is the calmest option if you want to avoid bus and metro decisions.
Use this destination:
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1380 Sherbrooke Street West
Taxi is useful if:
- you have heavy luggage
- you are arriving late
- the weather is poor
- you are travelling with children
- you want the fewest possible decisions after a flight
From the airport, taxi is more direct but usually more expensive than the 747 bus plus metro. From Gare Centrale, taxi can be useful if you do not want to walk uphill or navigate downtown streets.
Bus options
For most visitors, bus is best used as part of the airport route.
The 747 bus is useful from YUL because it connects the airport with the metro system. For the museum, Lionel-Groulx is usually the cleanest transfer point because it connects with the Green Line.
Within downtown Montréal, bus may work for short segments, but metro plus a short walk is usually easier to understand.
If a bus route has many stops and unclear direction, choose the Green Line instead.
Walking from downtown
Walking can be a good option if you are already close to the museum area.
Use larger, clearer streets and keep the final address in mind:
1380 Sherbrooke Street West
From lower downtown, you may need to move slightly uphill toward Sherbrooke Street West. Do not rely only on the word “museum” or a vague district name. Montreal has several cultural buildings, campuses, and downtown landmarks close together.
The address keeps the route clear.
Common mistake: using “Green Line west” without checking the station
This is the most important mistake to avoid.
The correct direction depends on where you start.
From Lionel-Groulx, take the Green Line toward Honoré-Beaugrand.
From Berri-UQAM, take the Green Line toward Angrignon.
Both can reach the museum area, but the terminal direction is different.
Common mistake: using the wrong museum name
“Montreal Art Museum” may be understandable, but the stronger official name is Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
If you are using a map app or taxi app, enter the official name or the address:
1380 Sherbrooke Street West
That reduces the chance of selecting the wrong cultural venue.
Common mistake: treating Gare Centrale as a direct Green Line station
Gare Centrale is a useful rail anchor, but it is not itself a Green Line station.
If you want the metro from that area, you need to reach a Green Line station such as McGill or Peel, or use another transit connection. In many cases, walking directly from Gare Centrale may be simpler than trying to force a short metro ride.
Common mistake: resetting at Berri-UQAM
Berri-UQAM is a useful transfer hub, but it is not the best reset once you are already near the museum.
If you are above ground near downtown, reset to:
- Peel Station
- Guy-Concordia Station
- Sherbrooke Street West
- 1380 Sherbrooke Street West
Do not return to Berri-UQAM unless you are already in the metro system and truly need a major transfer point.
If the route feels wrong
If you are still in the metro system, reset to Peel or Guy-Concordia on the Green Line.
If you transferred from the 747 at Lionel-Groulx, remember that you need the Green Line toward Honoré-Beaugrand.
If you transferred from the 747 at Berri-UQAM, remember that you need the Green Line toward Angrignon.
If you are already above ground near the museum, do not return to Berri-UQAM. Reset to Sherbrooke Street West and the main entrance address:
1380 Sherbrooke Street West
Route comparison
| Route | Best for | Transfers | Main challenge | Ease |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 747 to Lionel-Groulx + Green Line | Airport arrivals | 1 | Choosing Honoré-Beaugrand direction | Easy to medium |
| 747 to Berri-UQAM + Green Line | Airport arrivals continuing downtown first | 1 | Choosing Angrignon direction | Medium |
| Green Line to Peel | Visitors already in Montréal | 0–1 | Final walk to Sherbrooke Street West | Easy |
| Green Line to Guy-Concordia | Visitors already in Montréal | 0–1 | Final walk to Sherbrooke Street West | Easy |
| Walk from Gare Centrale | Train arrivals, good weather | 0 | Street-level orientation | Medium |
| Taxi or ride-hailing | Luggage, late arrival, poor weather | 0 | Correct destination name | Very easy |
FAQ
What is the official name of Montreal Art Museum?
The official English name is Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. It is also commonly called MMFA.
What is the nearest metro station to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts?
Use Peel or Guy-Concordia on the Green Line. Both are practical for reaching the museum.
What is the museum address?
The main entrance is at 1380 Sherbrooke Street West.
How do I get there from Montréal–Trudeau Airport?
Take the 747 bus to Lionel-Groulx, then take the Green Line toward Honoré-Beaugrand. Get off at Guy-Concordia or Peel and walk to 1380 Sherbrooke Street West.
Can I transfer at Berri-UQAM instead?
Yes, but the metro direction changes. From Berri-UQAM, take the Green Line toward Angrignon to reach Peel or Guy-Concordia.
Is Peel or Guy-Concordia better?
Both work. Peel may feel slightly more direct for some first-time visitors, while Guy-Concordia is also convenient. The key is to walk toward Sherbrooke Street West and the address 1380 Sherbrooke Street West.
Is walking from Gare Centrale a good idea?
Yes, especially in good weather. Gare Centrale is close enough that walking may be simpler than forcing a short metro connection.
Should I take a taxi from the airport?
Taxi is useful if you have luggage, arrive late, or want fewer decisions. Use the destination Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1380 Sherbrooke Street West.
What if I get lost?
Reset to Peel, Guy-Concordia, Sherbrooke Street West, or 1380 Sherbrooke Street West. Do not reset to Berri-UQAM unless you are already back in the metro system.
Quick checklist
- Use the official name: Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
- Use the address: 1380 Sherbrooke Street West.
- From YUL, take the 747 bus to Lionel-Groulx.
- From Lionel-Groulx, take Green Line toward Honoré-Beaugrand.
- Get off at Guy-Concordia or Peel.
- From Berri-UQAM, use Green Line toward Angrignon.
- From Gare Centrale, walking may be simpler than metro.
- Do not aim for a vague “museum area.”
- Reset above ground to Sherbrooke Street West.
- Taxi users should enter the official museum name or address.
Sources checked
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts – confirmed main entrance at 1380 Sherbrooke Street West, Peel Station and Guy-Concordia Station as metro options, and Bus 24 stops – https://www.mbam.qc.ca/en/information/addresses/
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts – confirmed official visitor access information, including metro access via Peel and Guy-Concordia stations – https://www.mbam.qc.ca/en/information/plan-your-visit/
STM – confirmed Green Line station order, including Lionel-Groulx, Guy-Concordia, Peel, McGill, and Berri-UQAM, plus terminal directions toward Angrignon and Honoré-Beaugrand – https://www.stm.info/en/info/networks/metro/ligne-1—verte
STM – confirmed 747 bus service between YUL Montréal-Trudeau Airport, Lionel-Groulx, and Berri-UQAM métro stations, plus fare and frequency information – https://www.stm.info/en/info/networks/bus-network-and-schedules-enlightened/747-yul-montreal-trudeau-airport-downtown
Tourisme Montréal – confirmed 747 route variants, including 747-1 downtown to Berri-UQAM and 747-2 metro to Lionel-Groulx, plus typical travel-time ranges – https://www.mtl.org/en/what-to-do/city/747-aeroport-p-e-trudeau-centre-ville
