There’s plenty of art to look forward to this season, including an exhibit about Isabella Stewart Gardner, three exhibits with vastly different approaches to portraiture and several exhibits exploring American identity.
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Posted: Feb 16, 2021 6:46 PM ET | Last Updated: February 16
The Stewart Museum on Île Sainte-Hélène was founded by David M. Stewart in 1955.(McCord Stewart Museum )
It s only been one week since Quebec museums were allowed to reopen and start receiving visitors for the first time since October. But for the Stewart Museum, located inside the old fort on Île Sainte-Hélène, the reprieve comes too late.
On Tuesday, the museum announced that it was closing permanently, effective immediately.
Citing financial strain and an uncertain future, the museum s announcement listed a number of issues which ultimately led to the decision to close.