Located near McGill University, the McCord Museum is most famous for its indigenous artifacts. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2021, the museum offered 100 days of free admission thanks to corporate support from a bank. The museum is named after collector David Ross McCord, who was born in the city in 1844. He set out to preserve and celebrate Canadian history. His collection outgrew his home and was donated to McGill University in 1919, and the museum opened in 1921. The exhibits are spread across 3 floors, with the indigenous objects on the ground floor. This medicine bag from the early 19th century is made from otter skin. This snare was used to capture small birds that are attracted to the bait and would then have their feet stuck in the mesh. These moccasins date from the early 20th century. The Inuit used intestinal membrane to create this type of waterproof parka, which allows perspiration to evaporate. The Inuit used protective snow goggles which limited the amount of light through to better focus for hunting. This raven rattle from the 1920s was used during ceremonies. The chief held it upside down as if not letting the bird from flying away. Silver items were initially gifted by the Europeans for diplomatic reasons. In the first half of the 19th century, indigenous silversmiths started making these type of objects. Upstairs on display is the first panorama of the city to offer a 360 degree view on a horizontal plane. Produced in 1896, the photographer climbed to the top of the power station's chimney to take these 9 plates.

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