Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History

Pointe-à-Callière est un musée d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal, racontant six siècles d'occupation à Montréal, de la période amérindienne à aujourd'hui.

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    (514) 872-9150

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    pacmusee.qc.ca

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    History Museum

Address

350 Place Royale (rue de la Commune) Montreal QC H2Y 3Y5 Canada

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Julie-Anne Perrault

The multimedia show by Moment Factory is definitely a must-see (entertaining, yet educational )! Also, the temporary exhibits are very well designed (the current one on Marco Polo is no exception!).

Hina

It's a great museum to learn more about the history of Montreal , but they also have some amazing special exhibits on from time to time. The Aztec exhibit was one that was really well done.

Gabriel Seah

Great museum . The main attraction is some Historic Foundations from Early Montreal & they have lots of artefacts which are well presented. You can learn a lot about Montreal's history here.

Yuval Zukerman

An expansive museum covering the surprising history of Montreal and then some. Interesting exhibits , great friendly staff . Allocate 2-3 hours at least and prepare to be engrossed

Josie S

Went to see the Grec exhibition : from agamemnon to Alexander the Great and it was AMAZING. A little too crowded during the weekend a week day would leave you more time.

Fluying ✅

Great introduction to Montreal, a little bit of history, ruins, sewers, movies and lots of artifacts . #mustsee

Gabriel Seah

The Pirates exhibition was fun even if it was aimed at kids. The Italians in Montreal exhibition was informative.

Carmen N

The museum is integrated into an archaeological site that allows you explore ruins. Also a clever pirates exhibit just for children.

Rachel Smith

Guided tours are free and worth every minute! Entertaining and enlightening!!!

Rachel K

The layout of this museum is complicated and confusing. I’m sure I missed quite a few exhibits and saw many things out of order.

Ryan Eick

Incredibly engaging and interesting museum . And deceptively massive. A must-see!

Matt Hintsa

The multimedia presentation near the entrance is a must-see. This actual archaeological site is a perfect site for the museum .

Alinka Gomes

The entrance is well worth the cost considering the quality of the guided tours . Take the guided tour !

Patrick

Great place to understand the history of Montréal

Rian

Expensive, but the intro video gives a nice history of Montreal that makes you want to live there. Plus good view from 3rd floor.

Anthony Ferrise

Amazing architecture ...check out the view from the top!

Sarah S

Very cool Beatles exhibit , it's two floors though so be sure to see both

Victoria U.

Watch the movie . See whatever the special exhibit is. Such a great introduction to Montreal

Kimberly Borland

This is such a splendid museum . Treat yourself and visit,

Jorge Canseco

Good place considering you are actually walking in the remaining of different buildings. Don't expect much though.

Jonathan Verrett

The cafe at the top has good views of the old port

Tim Mahoney

Archeological remains in the basement are very cool.

Jonathan Yu

The movie was innovative and great! Have to watch.

jon accarrino

Put your sticker on the street sign on the way out.

Curt Morse

Great history. Watch the movie

Patchx

I found it very interesting but wasnt my favourite

Carl Griffin

Museum documenting the beginnings of Montreal.

Jean-François Noubel

Talking about the restaurant . Way too noisy for me, and no vegan food . Good cooking for conventional needs, but I wouldn't recommend for people who share values of quietness and sustainability

eric bornemann

Interesting ruins but some of the other exhibits are hit or miss.

Steve M

The tour is essential. The movie is, eh, okay - treat for the eyes, not for the intellect.

Don J

Watch the movie , don't skip it. The movie is excellent.

Joe

OMG I have never seen a movie so full of itself. Must've been paid for by the chamber of commerce. Skip, skip skip skip. You'll like Montreal more for it.

Deno

Realy expensive for that limited space

Matt

Overpriced and boring. Terrible movie . Don't go here, there are better things to do in Montreal.

Gretchen Jacobsen

Expensive and lame

Lila Simpson

If you're over 31, then boycott the museum , they discriminate against you by charging you can$22.00, but they charge the brats ages 13-30 can$15, because they think younger adults are more important.

Séverine Godet

Excellent musée , ne pas rater la vue depuis le haut de la tour , en accès gratuit (vue sur tout le vieux port ). La boutique de souvenirs à de très beaux objets d'artisanat québécois et autochtones.

François Lecat

S'il faut faire un musée à Montréal c'est celui ci ! Le film /show d'introduction en son et lumiere est excellent et résume parfaitement l'histoire de la ville .

Susana Delgado

Ver el video inicial; es largo pero explica muy bien la historia de la ciudad.

Thaina Fiore Casado

Almoce no museu sem medo, a aparência a la carte assusta por parecer cara e sem turistas, mas o preço é fantástico, e os pratos do dia vem com entrada e sobremesa inclusa.E tem couvert de graça tb!

Arnaud Bx

Une belle présentation de ce musée archéologique. Les expositions ont aussi droit à un bel espace.

Bibliothèques de Montréal

Bienvenu au musée ! Si vous aimez l ’exposition les routes du thé et vous souhaitez en savoir plus, on a préparé une sélection de livres pour aller plus loin. Read more

Marie-Ange La Celte

Si vous êtes étudiants, apportez votre carte pour être sûrs d'économiser 8$ sur le prix d'entrée... 12$ passe encore, mais 20$ pour ça? Et je suis une fan d'histoire.

ALT Hotels

Voyage dans le temps à travers des sites archéologiques de la Nouvelle-France à aujourd’hui. // Archaeological exhibits that bring Montreal’s rich history to life . From Nouvelle-France to present day

Alexandre Rocourt

Le spectacle multimédia est très intéressant pour comprendre de façon synthétique et illustrée l'histoire de Montréal

Claude-Sylvie Lemery

Deux nouvelles expositions temporaires à voir au cours de l'été 2013: Les Routes du thé ainsi que Les Beatles à Montréal.

Super Denis

Le musée est très bien disposé les expositions sont bien éclairée bien expliqué.

Fernando PINTO

EXCELLENT MUSÉE! À visiter ABSOLUMENT si on souhaite en savoir plus sur Montréal.

Catherine Roberge

Le lunch a l'Arrivage vaut Le détour. Il est toutefois préférable de réserver.

Martin Schelcher

Intéressant pour connaître l'histoire de Montréal

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