Temporary exhibition
June 20th, 2026 — September 20th, 2026
Interpretive Museum Tour – 325th Anniversary of the Great Peace of Montréal of 1701
The exhibition is presented from June 20 to September 20, 2026.
The Great Peace of Montréal was one of the most important diplomatic gatherings in North American history.
In the summer of 1701, on the current site of Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal’s archeology and history complex, 38 Indigenous nations, along with the French and Canadians, came together to make peace and to put an end to nearly a century of conflicts in New France.
This historic meeting gave rise to an unprecedented moment of discussion, alliance, and negotiation. Together, they signed the Great Peace of Montréal, a major diplomatic gesture that remains immensely significant today.
A historic treaty returns to Montréal
Pointe-à-Callière is giving you a rare opportunity to see the only known copy of the Great Peace of Montréal of 1701—on display in the city for the first time in 25 years—from June 20 to September 20, 2026. The vertical presentation of the treaty—a first—will allow you to examine the seven pages of the document from every angle!
The road to the Great Peace
As part of the commemoration of the 325th anniversary, the Museum is offering a unique interpretative tour. Visit the Museum’s iconic sites and learn about the events that led to the signing of this historic agreement! From one station to the next, explore the key stages in the process leading to peace—exchanges, negotiations, and alliances—, which brought together peoples from a vast territory.
The experience is further enhanced with interactive installations and contemporary accounts that offer a current perspective on the importance of dialogue and diplomacy.
The tour concludes at Fort Ville-Marie with a presentation of the treaty itself, on the very spot where this important historical document was signed.
Celebratory summer programming!
The summer program kicks off with a Block Party on Sunday, June 21, starting at 1 pm in Place Royale and on the pedestrianized street in front of the Museum. People can enjoy free outdoor activities relating to the Great Peace theme, while at the same time celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day and the summer solstice! The museum will be open until 7 pm for the occasion.
On August 29 and 30, the 33rd edition of the 18th Century Public Market will transport you to the heart of 18th century Montreal. With the Corn Festival as its theme, this historical reenactment will recreate the lively atmosphere of a market under the French Regime with period characters, demonstrations, and activities for the whole family.
You can also enjoy Family Sundays, featuring free cultural activities all season long. On August 9, a special program will mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, highlighting Indigenous cultures and traditions with various activities and discoveries.