Museums and Culture

Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex

Pointe-à-Callière presents centuries of history from the settlements of our First Peoples to the present day.

Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex

350 Place Royale
Montréal, QC
H2Y 3Y5

Place-d'Armes

Old Montréal

map view

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun, Sat, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed: Dec 25 and Jan 1.

Partial access for persons with restricted physical ability
Family Activity
Montréal Museums Pass Accepted
Accompanying Leisure Card (CAL)
Wi-Fi
Restaurant on site
Parking for Buses
Guided Tour

Child admission: $9
Student admission: $18
Adult admission: $27
Senior admission: $24

Fees subject to change

Partner of Montréal Community Sustainable Development Plan
Green Policy

website 514-872-9150 email

Explore authentic archaeological remains and see history come to life through permanent exhibitions featuring innovative multimedia technologies. Exhibitions, guided tours, family activities, videos and more allow you to learn more about Montréal’s story and the history of civilizations around the world.

On the very site of Montréal's founding, classified as a national historic and archaeological site, Pointe-à-Callière offers visitors an emotionally rich journey through impressive archaeological remains that bear witness to more than 4,500 years of evolution of the territory, from the time of Indigenous settlements to the present day.

Explore some surprising facts about Montréal past and present in the podcast series Raconter Montréal (in French only).