Sherlock Holmes

Combining history, literature, and investigation, this immersive exhibition invites you into the world of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary detective brought to life by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Journey back to 19th century London where you’ll explore the author’s sources of inspiration and follow the trail of the master of deduction amid life-size settings.

From the iconic 221B Baker Street to the author’s own office, visitors will be encouraged to solve a mystery worthy of Holmes and his faithful sidekick, Dr. Watson. The exhibition will also highlight the scientific and technological advances of the time—such as ballistics, photography, and botany—, which helped shape modern investigative methods and the detective’s distinctive world.

Towards the end of the exhibition, visitors will make their way to Montréal in the late-19th and early 20th centuries, where they will further their knowledge of the development of police investigation. This will be an opportunity to learn more about renowned detective Silas Carpenter, a true Québec “Sherlock Holmes.”

An exhibition presented by Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal’s Archaeology and History Complex, in collaboration with the Conan Doyle Estate Limited, developed from an original concept by Exhibits Development Group and Geoffrey M. Curley + Associates.