Temporary exhibition
Olmecs and the Civilizations of the Gulf of Mexico
from Apr 18, 2024 to Sep 15, 2024
Pointe-à-callière, Montreal archaeology and history complex
Remaining largely unknown until the second half of the 19th century, the Olmecs are now considered to be the founding people of the civilizations of Mesoamerica, the most well-known of which are the Mayas and the Aztecs. Ingenious and deeply connected to nature, the Olmecs left behind a significant legacy that is revealed in multiple artistic traditions, beliefs, and rites, as well as in their political and economic organizations.
An immersive and authentic exhibition transports visitors to the heart of the Gulf of Mexico, on a journey through time and across this civilization’s iconic sites, exploring its fascinating universe.
Exhibition
Temporary
Pointe-à-callière, Montreal archaeology and history complex
Address
Pointe-à-callière, Montreal archaeology and history complex
350, Place royale,
Vieux-Montréal, QC H2Y 3Y5
Regular Schedule
From Jan 1 to Dec 31
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
11:00 - 17:00
Sunday
11:00 - 17:00
From Jun 24 to Sep 4
Monday
10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
11:00 - 18:00
Sunday
11:00 - 18:00
Holidays Schedule
Apr 10
10:00 - 17:00
May 22
10:00 - 17:00
Sep 4
10:00 - 18:00
Oct 9
10:00 - 17:00
Dec 24
11:00 - 17:00
Dec 26
12:00 - 17:00
Jan 2
12:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Permanent exhibition
Archéo-aventure
With the Archaeo-Adventure workshop, exclusive to Pointe-à-Callière, the Museum gives young people and families a chance to experience a simulated archaeological dig, first on the site, then in the head archaeologist’s tent and the laboratory space.
Permanent exhibition
Where Montréal Began
The fort de Ville-Marie –Québecor Pavilion will house a new exhibition, Where Montréal Began, paying vibrant tribute to Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve and Jeanne Mance.
Permanent exhibition
Memory collector
Visitors can enjoy a multisensory, contemplative experience thanks to the Memory Collector, an ingenious light installation projected onto the stone walls of the collector sewer, in a specially designed sound environment.
Permanent exhibition
Building Montréal
In the Building Montréal exhibition, visitors are whisked back in time to relive key moments in our city’s past under French and British regimes, from the 17th to the 19th century.
Permanent exhibition
Multimedia Show Generations MTL
Montréal history is brought to life like never before at Pointe-à-Callière with the new spectacular multimedia show Generations MTL !
Permanent exhibition
Come Aboard! Pirates or Privateers?
A new interactive experience for adventurers between the ages of 5 and 12 who want to test their skills, find their sea legs, and learn if they’ve got what it takes to be pirates or privateers!
Temporary exhibition
from Feb 8, 2024 to May 11, 2025
The Heart and Soul of Saint-Henri
The fascinating living history of a unique Montréal neighbourhood!
Explore the history of Saint-Henri at Pointe-à-Callière.
Village, town, then neighbourhood—The Heart and Soul of Saint-Henri exhibition will take you on a journey down through the years, following the pace of the area’s economic development and the daily lives of its population.
Facility activities
18th Century Public Market
Travel back to the days of New France, where you’ll learn about the trades of yesteryear, as well as age-old Indigenous traditions and know-how on Saturday August 24 and Sunday August 25, 2024.!