Cultural activity
June 2nd, 2026 — September 9th, 2026
Summer on the Pointe
June 2 to September 9, 2026
Outdoors, in front of the Museum
350 Place Royale, Old Montréal
Free
Make the most of summer with free outdoor activities all season long!
From June 2 to September 9, 2026, the Museum switches to summer mode with Summer on the Pointe. A lineup of free, festive activities will take place on the Museum’s forecourt, in a warmly decorated urban oasis.
Program
This year, Summer on the Pointe offers a rich program, mainly inspired by the temporary exhibition Heroes of Greece. The Age of Troy and the Treaty of the Great Peace of Montréal. The summer kicks off with the Block Party on the Pointe (June 21)! The flagship events of Musical Middays (Thursdays, from July 9 to August 20) and Family Sundays (July 12 to August 23) are back!
The very popular 18th Century Public Market will also be back (August 29 and 30).
Discover the four temporary exhibitions of summer 2026 and enjoy Bistro L’Arrivage for a full day at the Museum.
Block Party on the Pointe
Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 1 pm to 7 pm
Musical Middays
Every Thursday, from July 9 to August 20, 2026, from 12 pm to 1 pm
Family Sundays
Every Sunday, July 12 to August 23, 2026, from 1 pm to 4 pm
18th Century Public Market
Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10 am to 7 pm, and Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm
Urban Space
A warm and friendly space has been set up around the complex for the public to enjoy. Street furniture in summer colours provides visitors, neighbourhood residents, and local professionals with a relaxing environment that is also conducive to discovery.
Major partner
Thank you to our partners
