{"id":667419,"date":"2026-10-28T02:58:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T02:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/667419\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T02:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T02:58:13","slug":"montreals-new-salvador-dali-museum-unveils-vision-ahead-of-2027-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/667419\/","title":{"rendered":"Montreal\u2019s new Salvador Dal\u00ed museum unveils vision ahead of 2027 opening"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 150-year-old building in Old Montreal is getting a new purpose as the future home of a museum dedicated to surrealist artist Salvador Dal\u00ed.<\/p>\n

The Mus\u00e9e des archives de Salvador Dal\u00ed (MASD) unveiled its vision Tuesday during a press conference at the former Harbour Commissioners\u2019 Building. It was built in 1875 and is set to open to the public for the first time in its history.<\/p>\n

\"\"The historic Harbour Commissioners\u2019 Building in Old Montreal, future home of the Mus\u00e9e des archives de Salvador Dal\u00ed, set to open in 2027. (Courtesy: Mus\u00e9e des archives de Salvador Dal\u00ed)<\/p>\n

Beyond the melting clocks<\/p>\n

Founded by historian F\u00e9lix B\u00e9langer and directed by Lorraine Pintal, the museum aims to introduce visitors to lesser-known sides of Dal\u00ed, whose work extended beyond his famous paintings into printmaking, illustration, fashion, theatre and design.<\/p>\n

B\u00e9langer said the building itself is a fitting setting for the artist\u2019s work.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you\u2019re in front of an artwork of Salvador Dal\u00ed, you\u2019re like, \u2018I\u2019m not sure I understand. I don\u2019t know where I am, but I love it.\u2019 It\u2019s the same thing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"\"Graphic promoting Montreal\u2019s new Mus\u00e9e des archives de Salvador Dal\u00ed, set to open in 2027. (Courtesy: Mus\u00e9e des archives de Salvador Dal\u00ed)<\/p>\n

The idea for the museum grew out of B\u00e9langer\u2019s research into Dal\u00ed, which began in 2017 and eventually led him to Frank Hunter in New York. Hunter has documented the artist\u2019s work since 1969.<\/p>\n

The museum\u2019s collection will include authenticated artwork and archival records, with a focus on preserving, documenting and researching Dal\u00ed\u2019s legacy. <\/p>\n

Organizers say the aim is to give visitors a deeper understanding of the artist\u2019s creative process and the ideas behind his work.<\/p>\n

The experience will also draw on Quebec\u2019s traditions in theatre, music, dance and circus.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re going to present them with the Montreal Touch, the Quebec Touch, the way we do things here in Quebec,\u201d B\u00e9langer said.<\/p>\n

\"\"Graphic promoting Montreal\u2019s new Mus\u00e9e des archives de Salvador Dal\u00ed, set to open in 2027. (Courtesy: Mus\u00e9e des archives de Salvador Dal\u00ed)<\/p>\n

Plans include music, projections, lighting and occasional live performances, as well as new exhibitions intended to give visitors new reasons to return.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to be like a theater play,\u201d B\u00e9langer said. \u201cWe\u2019ll put all of our genius behind his artwork, with music, with projections, with lights, with a lot of creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n

A new chapter for a historic landmark<\/p>\n

B\u00e9langer said Montreal was the right home for the project because of its cosmopolitan character and mix of French and English cultures.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so, so proud, so happy that we bring Salvador Dal\u00ed to Montr\u00e9al,\u201d B\u00e9langer said.<\/p>\n

Construction is underway, with the museum expected to open in 2027. <\/p>\n

\u201cIf there\u2019s a promise I can make, people who come here are going to be like, \u2018I don\u2019t know where I am, but I love it, and I will come back. I will bring friends, I will bring family.\u2019 It\u2019s going to be a fun museum, a fun place to be in Montreal,\u201d B\u00e9langer said.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\tA statue of Salvador Dal\u00ed\u2019s head is seen inside the future Mus\u00e9e des archives de Salvador Dal\u00ed in Old Montreal on Oct. 27, 2026. (CityNews) <\/p>\n

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