Permanent exhibition
Building Montréal
Pointe-à-callière, Montreal archaeology and history complex
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. A multimedia installation illustrates, explains and brings to life the remains in the Museum's archaeological crypt, including one of the only walls from the 1744 fortifications that has been preserved and can still be seen.
Exhibition
Permanent
Audiences
Adults
Children
Members
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
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 Jun 20, 2025 to Jan 11, 2026
Alley-oop – An Interactive Adventure
Combining games with an exercise in exploration, embark on an adventure through Montréal’s back alleys! Designed to arouse the curiosity of young and old alike, this immersive and interactive exhibition takes you on a fun journey through the history and culture of these emblematic spaces. Montréal’s alleys are brought to life with visual projections and motion detection.
Temporary exhibition
from May 22, 2025 to Oct 19, 2025
Knights
An exceptional collection introducing you to the world of chivalry. They have left their mark on history, literature, and legends... The Knights exhibition brings these legendary figures back to life through an exceptional selection of objects, including the collection of European weaponry and armour from the Stibbert Museum in Florence, Italy.
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.