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Architect Dan S. Hanganu designed this edifice to create a building that is an exhibition in itself. The front door marks the spot of the first shelter in Ville-Marie (1642).

One of the most inspired introductions to any museum, this 16-minute voyage through the discovery of Montréal enchants visitors and sets the stage for a memorable visit.

Residents of the original fortification created a cemetery under Place Royale. When the museum excavated the site, the discovery resulted in this exhibit.

This exhibition represents more than 600 years of local history, from Amerindian times to the present day.

Montréal’s earliest plumbing and sewer system, dating from the 18th century, can be seen in this network of conduits, beneath a cobblestoned walkway. Another excavation revealed the tiny St Pierre River, now permanently below ground.

Virtual technology bridges past with present here. Meet historic figures, hear archeological explanations and view five centuries of artifacts under glass beneath your feet.

Montréal’s old Customs House, built between 1836 and 1838, is a Neo-Classical building designed by John Ostell, a local architect. It has been carefully renovated to its original state by the museum.

Across from the museum an old pumping station has exhibits on science and technology.

This interactive virtual fresco is set in the archaelogical remains of the main gate that led to the marketplace in 1750. Visitors can bring to life various figures, who emerge from the stores and play out scenes from their lives.

This series of intimate portraits of the city draws on photographs, videos, and first-hand accounts of Montréalers.