Corner of the Pointe-à-Callière museum's glass-and-stone Old Montréal building under an overcast sky, with a banner on its facade

Museum / Old Montréal

Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex

START HERE, UNDERGROUND

Montréal's archaeology museum, built over the actual foundations of the city's first settlement.

From home: 19 min walk; 1.37 km, or 5 min by car
Spend: $$$$; est. $20-30 per person
Our dates: Open Tue-Thu. Mon unconfirmed; Give it 2 to 3 hours (editor estimate, not sourced)

The verdict

Go. It is the best single stop for understanding Old Montréal, and you walk through real ruins under the street rather than reading about them. The Heroes of Greece temporary show runs until March 2027, so there is a headline exhibit on top of the permanent ones. Open on Thanksgiving Monday, which makes it a strong holiday-day move when plenty of places are shut.

Open Thanksgiving Monday per official site
Indoor and weatherproof for mid-October
Heroes of Greece. The Age of Troy runs until Mar 7 2027

Vibe check

old school/bright

Best forhistory lovers, a rainy or cold afternoon, first-time visitors to Old Montréal

What it costs

$$$$Est. $20-30 / person

Official admission: adult 31-64 $30, young adult 18-30 $20 with ID, senior 65+ $27; taxes included; covers permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Our estimate from posted prices, CAD, before tax and tip. Québec purchases carry the 5% federal GST plus the 9.975% Québec Sales Tax (QST, TVQ in French): 14.975% combined on taxable items. Tourisme Montréal: it is customary to tip restaurant servers, taxi drivers and hairdressers 15% of the bill, before taxes. Bellhops, porters and doormen generally get at least $2 per bag or service; coffee and food counters often have a tip cup by the register.

On our dates

Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm (Mondays not listed; open Thanksgiving Oct 12)

Mon 12Unclear
Tue 13Open10am to 5pm
Wed 14Open10am to 5pm
Thu 15Open10am to 5pm

Thanksgiving MondayOfficial hours page, Holiday - Fall 2026: open on these holidays, October 12 (Thanksgiving) 10am-5pm.

Full week

Mon	Closed
Tue	10am to 5pm
Wed	10am to 5pm
Thu	10am to 5pm
Fri	10am to 5pm
Sat	11am to 5pm
Sun	11am to 5pm

Monday is not in the regular schedule (treated as closed) but the fall 2026 holiday list explicitly opens Oct 12. Last ticket 60 min before close.

Hours from the venue's own listing, checked Oct 8, 2026.

Is it worth it?

Yes. A strong 2 to 3 hour block that suits cold or wet weather and anchors an Old Montréal day.

Best time: Morning at opening, then walk Old Montréal
Time needed: 2-3 hours
Cost: Adult $30, senior 65+ $27, young adult 18-30 $20, teen 13-17 $15, child 5-12 $10, 0-4 free, family $60; taxes included
Weather: Indoors, so weather barely matters; ideal for rain or cold.
This season: Heroes of Greece. The Age of Troy until Mar 7 2027; Alley-oop interactive display until Jan 10 2027; Jeanne Mance display case until Feb 21 2027.

Good forhistory, rainy day, couples