Sherlock Holmes: Cracking the Case

Delve into the mysterious domain of the world’s most famous detective and his author!

Combining history, literature, and investigation, this immersive exhibition invites you into the world of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle. Making your way to 19th century London, you’ll explore the author’s sources of inspiration and follow the master of deduction on a true case. A stopover in Montréal reveals the little-known story of the beginnings of investigative policing in the city.

An exhibition that makes YOU the detective

Play detective as you visit the exhibition: take note of every detail, gather all the clues, and try to solve a unique case. It’s your chance to learn more about Sherlock Holmes and get to the heart of his ingenious reasoning.

Arthur Conan Doyle and 19th century London

Physician, writer, and traveller Arthur Conan Doyle drew on his personal experiences to fuel his imagination. He was also inspired by his era, the Victorian golden age, marked by industrial, cultural, and scientific transformations. Explore the teeming environment that allowed him to create his mythical world.

A stop in Montréal: the birth of investigative policing

Learn about the surprising connections between the works of Sherlock Holmes and Montréal. At the turn of the 20th century, faced with rising crime, the city established an investigative department and a modern police bureau. The exhibition recounts this little-known story and shines a spotlight on fascinating figures like Detective Silas Carpenter, a true “Sherlock Holmes” from Québec!

Come put your observational skills and deductive reasoning to the test… Will you be able to solve the mystery?

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.