Pointe-a-Calliere Museum is located at the exact founding site of Montreal in 1642 and is a national archaeological and historic site. It takes visitors on an underground journey through the remains of the original city with impressive multimedia presentations. The museum features permanent exhibitions on Montreal's history from Indigenous peoples to today, plus temporary exhibitions on the world's great civilizations.
Wednesday seniors 65+ discount ($21.60). Family package $60. Includes permanent and temporary exhibitions
Visit on Wednesday for senior discounts. Allow 2-3 hours to fully explore the underground archaeological site
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The museum is literally built over and under the spot where Montreal was founded in 1642. You can walk on the remains of original streets and buildings, see the city's first water channel and ancient foundations. The multimedia show is projected directly onto real artifacts
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