History and archaeology enthusiasts or fans of the Museum, the Friends of Pointe-à-Callière are also an important support group for our institution. They serve as true ambassadors, encouraging the Museum and working to promote it. The Friends of Pointe-à-Callière are also committed volunteers who play an active part in the various activities organized by the Museum.
Friends’ annual membership dues entitle them to many benefits:
- free admission to the Museum and its exhibitions at all times
- invitations to openings of temporary exhibitions
- subscription to the Foundation newsletter, The Recruit
- activities organized by and for Friends
- invitation to the annual Friends party
Friends of Pointe-à-Callière can also enjoy discounts from the following partners, just by presenting their membership cards:
- 50% off admission to exhibitions at the Canadian Centre for Architecture
- 50% off admission to exhibitions at the McCord Museum
- 50% off admission to exhibitions at the Château Ramezay
- 15% off the regular price of 2011-2012 season’s tickets to the Orchestre Métropolitain
- 15% discount at the Devi restaurant
- 15% discount at the Bourlingueur restaurant
- 10% discount at the Museum gift shop
- 10% discount at the L'Arrivage restaurant
Past editions of The Recruit, the Foundation newsletter:
Winter/Spring 2010
Summer/Fall 2010
Fall/Winter 2010-2011
Winter/Spring 2011
Spring/Summer 2011
Fall/Winter 2011-2012
Friends’ committees
Friends of Pointe-à-Callière can also become involved as members of one of the Friends’ committees:
As a committee member, you can help recruit new Friends, work on organizing activities, contribute your ideas and opinions and lots more… all in the company of people who, like you, truly care about the future of Pointe-à-Callière.
Special Activities Committee
The members of this committee suggest activities for Friends in the areas of history, archaeology and heritage and are involved at every step in carrying them out.
Development/Friends Relations Committee
This members of this committee help recruit Friends and volunteers and come up with strategies for staying in touch with and involving Friends. They help distribute information on the Foundation’s and the Museum’s activities, and also play an important part in the annual campaign.
To become a Friend of Pointe-à-Callière, contact us at (514) 872-4643, or send us the membership form and your payment. You can also join online (see form below).
Become a volunteer
Volunteering is a privilege reserved for Friends of Pointe-à-Callière. Volunteers take part in the different events organized by the Museum, like the Cultural Rendezvous, the popular 18th-Century Public Market, the Port Symphonies or the All-Nighter at the Museum, organized as part of the Montreal High Lights Festival. A great number of volunteers are needed to make these events a success. Volunteers are also welcome to help out with the Museum’s regular operations, depending on their interests, skills and talents.





