Lectures
"Charlotte and the End of Slavery in Québec" Performance-readingpresented by Black History Month
Pointe-à-callière, Montreal archaeology and history complex
Joined by Zal Sissokho on kora, Funk Lion on guitar, and Kayri on violin, the novel’s creators will bring Charlotte’s true story to life. Through music, images, and words, the tale will take you from West Africa to the British West Indies to the St. Lawrence Valley as you learn about the journey of a woman who contributed to ending slavery in Lower Canada in the late 18th century.
It’s a story of courage and resilience, providing a better understanding of how Québec became part of the transatlantic slave trade network and, more importantly, how enslaved people resisted it.
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
7 pm
Multimedia Room, Pointe-à-Callière
350 Place Royale, Old Montréal
Cost
Regular: $10
Members: $6
In French
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Adults
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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 1
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 21
10:00 - 17:00
May 19
10:00 - 17:00
Sep 1
10:00 - 18:00
Oct 13
10:00 - 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
The "Building Montréal" exhibition sends visitors 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 Jul 12, 2025 to Feb 15, 2026
Montréal Nightlife
Montréal nights, from every angle!
From the golden age of the 1920s to the present day, the city has forged an international reputation for its vibrant and inclusive nightlife.
Temporary exhibition
from Nov 27, 2025 to Mar 8, 2026
Sherlock Holmes: Cracking the Case
Delve into the mysterious domain of the world’s most famous detective and his author!
Facility activities
Little Sherlocks of Old Montréal - Spring Break on the Pointe
Investigate with Sherlock Holmes in 19th century Montréal
Pointe-à-Callière is inviting families to enjoy a school break week filled with free cultural activities in the heart of Old Montréal. Inspired by the Sherlock Holmes: Cracking the Case exhibition, this event promises a fun experience that blends science, history, and heritage.
Visit us from February 28 to March 6, 2026 for the Spring Break.