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Pointe-à-Callière is a major attraction in the historic quarter of Old
Montréal. Built on the very site of the founding of the city, and named
a Canadian Historic Site, this surprising museum rises above authentic
remains, six centuries old. At Pointe-à-Callière, visitors step back in
time for an unforgettable adventure.
Tours at the museum become a unique experience, combining high technology
and treasures from the past, for all types of visitors: families, tourists,
seniors and school groups.
Recognized as a major player in the field of archaeology, the museum
also welcomes international exhibitions on that theme. Winner of many
architectural awards, the museum is a fabulous site to hold corporate
events. To really discover Montréal, Pointe-à-Callière is the natural
starting point for any visit of the city!
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Location
Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History
350 Place Royale
Old Montréal, Québec
Canada H2Y 3Y5
Tel: (514) 872-9150
Fax: (514)
872-9151
Internet: musee-pointe-a-calliere.qc.ca
E-mail: info@musee-pointe-a-calliere.qc.ca
Old Montréal, facing the Old Port and the marine terminal.
Five
minutes walk from Notre-Dame Cathedral.
On the very site of the
founding of Montréal.
Reserved parking for tour buses in front of
the museum.
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Tours
Suggested length of the tour: 1 hr. All exhibits, publications
and guides are bilingual. For multilingual visitors: a map of the
site and a translated summary of the show are available in Chinese,
German, Japanese, Italian and Spanish.
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Facilities
Thematic gift shop. Glassed-walled restaurant offering market-fresh
cuisine and the city's best view over the Old Port.
Group Option: Breakfast at the museum (Start the day with a full
breakfast, followed by a tour of the site while the museum is still
closed to the public! 8:30 to 10 a.m.)
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2001-2002 Exhibitions
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Africa Musica! (Oct. 18, 2000 to April 15, 2001) A new international
exhibition on fabulous musical instruments collected by 19th-century
Italian explorers in Africa.
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The Great Peace of Montréal 1701
(May to Sept. 2001) Exhibition and activities to mark the 300th
anniversary of the signing of the Great Peace Treaty of Montréal
between the French and Amerindians.
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The Mochicas of Peru (October 2001 to April 2002) In co-operation
with the Trujillo University Museum of Archaeology, Peru.
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Free Outdoor Activities
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Port Symphonies (2 concerts, outside, February-March), a very unusual
musical experience, with ship's horns, train whistles and church
bells.
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Nighttime Walk (May), a torchlight tour of Old Montréal, to mark
the anniversary of the museum and the city's founding.
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Public Market (August), a 18th-century style public market with
merchants and crafspeople in period costumes. Our big hit, with
more than 60,000 visitors every year!
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