Pointe-à-callière, Montreal archaeology and history complex
A designated national archaeological and historic site, Pointe-à-Callière is home to the very birthplace of Montréal and focuses on several centuries of history, from the time of the First Peoples to the present day. In addition to its impressive underground archaeological remains, the museum also offers the opportunity to explore the city through permanent exhibitions and a multimedia show projected over the remains. The museum complex also presents temporary exhibitions of national and international scope, as well as several cultural activities to delight young and old alike.
Categories :
Archeology - First Nations and Inuit - Heritage - History
Address
Pointe-à-callière, Montreal archaeology and history complex
350, Place royale,
Vieux-Montréal, QC H2Y 3Y5
Phone
(514) 872-9150
Facilities
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
Winter and Summer Opening Hours
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
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.
Temporary exhibition
from Oct 25, 2024 to Apr 6, 2025
Witches – Out of the Shadows
A captivating exhibition on witches, fascinatingly multifaceted figures!
Witches: Out of the Shadows takes you on a captivating journey of discovery, exploring the mythical and multifaceted figure of the witch. The exhibition reveals the little-known history of witches—central figures in popular culture—, delving into their mysterious realm. An experience in which myth and reality intertwine, shining a spotlight on these women whose many representations and practices have spanned the centuries, inspiring modern culture and society.