Spent close to 3 hours here. Well-presented history and archeological findings of Montreal. Learned a lot! Went mid-week and the museum (luckily) was not crowded. Particularly enjoyed the temporary exhibit about Egypt - Three Millenia on the Nile.

You get to see the site of where they found many of the artifacts. excellent history of the area starting roughly 2-3 thousand years ago. The museum is well laid out, with a sprinkling of very helpful guides.

A large archeological museum with lots of historical artifacts and even part of the original sewer system on display. A great place to learn about Montreal’s history and development over the centuries. There are also special exhibitions which change over time.

Although this museum is thirty years old, it still feels fresh and relevant. The most outstanding feature is the underground galleries featuring ruins from the earliest days of Montreal up to the twentieth century. If you are interested in archaeology, this is a must see!

Really well done exhibit of ruins below the streets of Montreal. At first it’s a bit confusing to navigate but helpful guides are easily found to guide you. Don’t skip the media presentation with wonderful history of the city in French or English with headphones. Also, take the elevator to the top “Belvedere” level for great lookout viewpoint of the city. This is a must do for history buffs

A very cool museum exploring the historical old city of Montreal. Loved the history and being able to see how the various time periods and construction overlapped. Could be a bit confusing at times to navigate with some back tracking but still a highlight of the trip

The museum takes you to the underground original ruins of Montreal and how they were found. Bring you from the Native Indians that live in that area to the modern Montreal. You will work thur the excavations of the original city. It have a section for kids to learn about the history of Montreal with games.

We had seen this museum on several previous visits and finally made it there on Wednesday (April 17th). What a great destination - extremely interesting and educational without a hint of boredom. The way they have incorporated the remains of previous buildings into the current museum site is awesome. Also the use of technology in the film and in displays like the "Google Earth" tour of 1703 Old Montreal are something I haven't seen before and do a great job of showing the history of the site and the city. This museum definitely qualifies as a "hidden gem" and I think it should be a much higher profile attraction! Plan to spend 3+ hours to really explore and appreciate this museum.. Finally, we had a great lunch experience at the Cafe on the 2nd floor. Amazing views, food and service!

We were surprised with this mainly underground way of seeing and learning about the history of Montreal. If you start with the introductory video in the Reception Pavilion lobby then the exit from the theatre will lead you down stairs to the start of the museum. The exhibits were divided across six sections (A through E) and they were well signed, interactive and educational. A was the Reception Pavilion that included the Bistro, souvenir display, balcony views of the surrounding area and Crossroads of Montreal exhibit. B was the First Collector Sewer with ever changing colored lighting that connected us to the Fort Ville Marie (C) exhibits. The Fort Ville Marie was where Montreal first began and you can see the remains of the fort underneath and the various indigenous tribes. D was the Marketplace and mapped out the growth of Montreal over time. E was the Old Custom House exhibit and led to F which was the Mariner's House and contained the temporary exhibit. The temporary exhibit this time was about the Mexican Olmec culture. I enjoyed leaning more as well as seeing the very large stone heads for which they were well known for. We spent almost 2 hours here as there was a lot to see. One of the museum highlights of this trip to Montreal.

Unique beyond words. Have to see it to believe it. Such a wonderful presentation if you like history. From the ruins of building two centuries old, complete with a city sewer system. A mix of visual aids . photos, exhibitions, and recreations. Easy to get around with lifts for mobility challenged. Well worth the admission price. Strongly recommend. Only negative: the 20 minute wait for a server to ask if we were ready to order in the cafe. Skip the cafe and eat somewhere else as the menu was limited as well as pricy (which you would expect.). Nice touch, lockerss to store belongings and only cost 1 CD.