Pointe-à-Callière Montreal Musem

Located at the birthplace of Montréal, Pointe-à-Callière is the only museum complex—made up of five buildings—built on a concentrated number of national historic and archaeological sites that illustrate major eras in the history of Montréal, Québec, and Canada. Pointe-à-Callière is the largest archaeology museum in Canada, and is the second most popular museum in Montréal. It opened in 1992, on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the founding of Montréal. Pointe-à-Callière’s mission is to raise awareness and foster an appreciation of Montréal’s history, and to forge bonds with regional, national, and international networks concerned with archaeology, history, and urban issues. The Museum is currently working towards the completion of an expansion project, which consists of showcasing some ten heritage and historic sites grouped together under the name Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex, a world-class cultural and tourist destination. Please see the families section of their web site for practical tips before your visit. Check here for museum hours and rates. Note the museum is closed on Mondays.