Workshops and activities for seniors

Our guides will share the most important historical facts and the best anecdotes about the more than 125 celebrities found in our museum. Then, take a special backstage tour to discover the making and maintenance secrets behind our wax characters. It’s an entertaining and interactive activity! After finishing your guided tour, you can return through for another visit on your own free of charge.

Recreate an original replica of your hand in wax and leave with an unforgettable memory of your visit to the museum! There is a range of colours available to personalize your work as you wish. It’s a fun, hands-on workshop in which everyone can express their creativity!

*Some conditions apply.

From choosing which celebrity to emulate to the final unveiling, this short lecture reveals all the steps required when making a character. This activity includes an interactive component in which members of your group will be able to handle the materials and learn about the wax character design process.

Duration: 15-20 minutes

Price : 30$ per group 

Nestled in the heart of Montreal’s business district, on the 46th floor of an emblematic tower, Observatoire Place Ville Marie offers an breathtaking view of our metropolis and its main attractions.  Live a unique experience more than 185 meters above the ground. Its inspiring space, its 360° panoramic view, its incomparable oversized windows, its spacious terrace on the 44th floor that vibrates to the rhythm of Montreal’s 4 seasons and its central location makes Observatoire Place Ville Marie a must.  Enjoy a gourmet stop at les Enfants Terribles, the highest restaurant in Montréal!

McCord Museum celebrates the life of Montréal from yesterday to today; its past, its inhabitants and its customs. The intelligent and thought-provoking museum joins forces with Grévin to introduce seniors and young people to wax statues of characters from New France as well as other contemporary figures from here and elsewhere.

This unique indoor ice rink invites you to skate to the lively beat of the music all year long. A huge glass dome overlooks the surface and invites the sun’s rays inside while families, students and tourists discover and rediscover the joys of ice-skating.

Come aboard the Cavalier Maxim in the old port and enjoy an educational cruise discovering some secrets of the river and its wildlife through costumed guides. A DJ is available to turn the boat into a real dance floor for a more playful cruise.