pointe-a-calliere museum

I went here with my family for "The Greeks" exhibition last week. My gosh, it was absolutely stunning. All the artifacts were so beautiful! We went with a guide, who explained everything so perfectly! Before that, we went to see a show that had to do with Montreal and its history which was very fun also.

This is a must-see in Montreal for several reasons. First, it's a unique introduction to the city, including archeological treasures beneath the building. Second, it's a first-class piece of architecture, a sleek modern building near the St Lawrence River that suggests a boat and complements the old stone buildings around it. Third, it attracts very good exhibits housed in a separate building across a narrow street. Fourth, it has a fabulous restaurant with a view of the waterfront. My only caveats are that the tour guides speak English poorly, quite unnecessary in a city with so many English-speaking people. There are even mistakes in some of the translations of permanent signs. Otherwise, wonderful.

I wished we visited this on our first day in Montreal -not our last. We learned so much! It would've helped in our exploring this great city, knowing the significance of certain places.

Pointe-à-Callière is a museum dedicated to the history and archeology of Montreal. It is very nice and has beautiful temporary exhibitions on various subjects. I went there to see one on samurais and I want to bakc soon to see the one they have presently on the grecs.

It's fun to walk in the actual ruins and see what Montreal used to look like throughout the centuries. It doesn't take too long either. Fun for everyone.

Montreal is one of the few cities In the world where it can be established where the original foundations lay and Point a Calliere sits right on top of them. Great for Historical buffs and just all around curious minds. It should be part of an all day discovery of Old Montreal and its surroundings.

This is an interesting place if you're interested in archeology. It's a lovely place, architecturally, and it's in Old Montreal, a great place to stroll and poke around. Have lunch or a coffee at Olive + Gourmando on St. Paul & St. Pierre – and pop into Espace Pepin across the street to browse and shop.

This is a fascinating archaeological museum right in the Old Port of Montreal. The museum itself is built on Montreal's original founding site, so the museum itself is an archaeological dig that reveals foundations of buildings on that site hundreds of years ago and what lies beneath them. Before touring the museum, don't miss the multi-media film presentation in the theater off the main lobby that presents the entire history of Montreal in about 15 or 20 minutes. There is a great little lunch restaurant as well, with great window and terrace views of the Old Port. This is the first place I take visitors when I want to introduce them to the City of Montreal.

This museum is great for Montrealers and tourists alike. Built upon an archeological site of some of the very first buildings of Montreal, the main exhibit explores the history of the island, its aboriginal inhabitants, European discovery and settlement, and its expansion from small trading outpost to metropolis. As well as the main exhibit, the museum features a variety of archeological, historical and cultural exhibits. We visited the Beatles in Montreal exhibit, which was very interesting.

We originally went because it was recommended as a unique perspective of the history of Montreal through an archaeological dig. And it was unique. I enjoyed the seeing how Ville Marie/Montreal came to be built up in layers and how the people changed the landscape and it evolved into its present form. An interesting presentation (the video at the beginning is a little corny and could be better). What made this a 5 star visit though the inclusion of the Greek exhibit. This temporary exhibit includes artifact and a slice of history from the pre-Greeks to the Romans and is excellent (and on a Sunday afternoon - packed!). I recommend a visit to this show. Having a CAA card and students cards cut the price of this by half - make sure you bring them if you have them!

A place that is worth a visit. The interactive film and display of the original landing point for settlers are fantastic. The future expansion plans are exciting and will be worth another visit.

This is an ugly building in almost every way.I am sure someone thinks it industrial cool but to us it was industrial shabby.I think it started as a good idea but somehow it failed.The museum is built on the broken down lower walls of the original old city and you simply wander around them and look at the occasional poster.The signage is poor, but the assistants are friendly and helpful.Really not worth a visit. I learned more about Montreal by visiting the Chateau de Ramzey and looking at the many old buildings and streets that are still standing. It was also expensive. I was looking forward to seeing the old custom house. but all the walls were masked by false ceilings and walls!!So, in summary: shabby, not much there, depressing architecture, little information and few exhibits, yet expensive - doesn't really sound like a museum, does it?I don't often say this, but a complete waste of time and money.

Nicely designed modern building that interconnects to the underground ruins of the old city. Started with a video presentation and spotlight with various stages of the arrival of settlers, the English and French attempts to dominate the area, and the development of the modern city. Nice restaurant with great view on top floor ! Well worth the entry fee - there are discounts for out of town travelers and multiple entries at the many Montreal educational, museums, art and music venues if you buy the package.

Great museum and background on Montreal. If you do not know much about the city and the unique place in Canada's and North America's history, this is the place to come.

My wife and I went on a cold winters day.In the Eperon, we caught the Yours Truly Montreal, the multimedia show, which covers the history and development of Montreal. As a follow-on, we toured the archeological site below the main floor of the Eperon, which was most interesting. You could see the evolution of the site with old building foundations, cemetery area, bank vault, and old utilities, including early sewers. Well curated with both English and French signage. That led to the Crypte Archeologique, which further enhanced the history.The premier exhibition that day was the temporary exhibit, " The Greeks - Agamemnon to Alexander the Great" in the Maison-des-Marins. There were lines to get into this exhibit in the afternoon. The exhibit contains priceless artifacts, many of which apparently have never left Greece before. It is only there to the end of April 2015....better hurry.. it is only going to be shown in several North American cities.The complex that houses this museum is fascinating from an architectural/ engineering aspect. Built over the archeological site on a triangular parcel, the beautiful Eperon is linked underground and across the street to the Crypte Archeological, the Ancienne Douanne and the Maison-des-Marins. All beautiful buildings inside and out.