Pointe-a-Calliere
Museum of Archaeology and History

Absolutely worth the visit! I went to learn more about the archaeological history of Montreal and was very impressed with how informative the exhibits are. The museum seems to be doing an excellent job of integrating indigenous history with European. Any exhibits referring to or containing First Nations artifacts and information also were listed in the language of that nation. The Grecian Heroes exhibit was also well worth the visit!
Liz McLaughlin - 3 weeks ago

What a great museum. They did a phenomenal job with this. Could benefit from a museum map. We loved the basement and pirate area for our 15 month old. Incredibly interactive… felt like Disney World, where I once worked. Countless great history and exhibits about Montreal. Staff here are so kind and incredible!
Magnus Wu - a month ago

A fascinating museum with an impressive collection of archaeological artifacts that bring history to life. The exhibits are well organized, informative, and easy to explore at your own pace. It's a great place to learn about the past, whether you're a history enthusiast or just looking for an interesting place to visit.
Nazifa Feda - 3 weeks ago

★★★★★ Absolutely outstanding museum experience. The exhibits are excellent on their own, but the real magic is taking the guided tour included in your admission, with a historian like Olivier (which I took on May 13 2026 2:30 p.m.). He brought the origins of Montreal, the French and British history, and the complex Indigenous history to life in a thoughtful and intelligent way without ever talking down to the audience. Allow at least two hours for the full experience. One of the best museum visits I’ve had anywhere, ever.
Kerry Corlett - 2 months ago

The Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History is an excellently curated museum and offers remarkable value for money 🏛️. The experience begins with a bilingual multimedia presentation 🎬 that introduces the history of the city and provides useful context for everything that follows 📜. From there, the story of Montreal unfolds through archaeological discoveries, artefacts, and exhibitions that trace the city’s development over time ⚓. The museum is highly interactive 🖥️, allowing visitors to explore the historic building itself, walk through the former riverway 🌊, and engage with displays that examine daily life in Old Montreal 🏘️. There is some repetition, which is not unusual in a museum of this size, and the interpretation reflects the perspective of the settler/colonisers who “established” the city. Even so, the museum presents a substantial amount of material in an accessible format and provides an excellent introduction to Montreal’s modern history 🌟. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
klawrence - a month ago