Located in the Old Montreal district of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the Pointe-à-Callière Museum is an archaeological museum commemorating the birthplace of the city and major points in its history.
It is the most visited historical museum in Montreal and the only museum in Canada dedicated exclusively to archaeology.
The centerpiece of the complex is the Éperon Building, inaugurated in 1992. Built over the foundation of the 19th-century Royal Insurance Company building, the new building intentionally echoes many of its predecessor’s design contours. The building is home to a temporary exhibition hall and the museum’s restaurant, L’Arrivage Bistro, which offers views of the city’s port. Inside its Hydro-Quebec theater, an 18-minute multimedia presentation, Yours Truly, Montreal, serves as an introduction to the museum, inviting visitors to travel back in time and experience the city’s history from the Ice Age to the present. A collaboration with multimedia studio Moment Factory, the piece features a 270-degree screen for a fully immersive experience and is available in eight languages.
Pointe-a-Calliere Museum, 350 Place Royale, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y5, Canada, See the Map
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