Pointe-à-Callière signs an international partnership agreement with the musée des Confluences in Lyon
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(Montréal, November 12, 2026) — Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal’s archaeology and history complex, is pleased to announce the signing of a five-year international partnership with the musée des Confluences in Lyon, France. The agreement was formalized yesterday, during the 38th edition of the Entretiens Jacques Cartier at Montréal’s city hall.
It should be noted that Pointe-à-Callière and the musée des Confluences already have a long-standing tradition of collaboration which, in recent years, has resulted in the exhibitions Into the Wonder Room (2019-2020) and Headdresses from Around the World, The Antoine de Galbert Collection (2022-2023).
“We are very pleased today to formalize a partnership built on several years of collaboration and mutual trust. This agreement marks a new stage in our relationship and demonstrates our shared commitment to maintaining our ties in the future. It will allow us to increase opportunities for exchange, share our expertise, and develop promising new projects for both our institutions.” Christine Dufresne, Executive Director of Pointe-à-Callière.
“This agreement is an obvious upshot for our two institutions, which have collaborated regularly for years. Our respective teams have gotten to know and appreciate each other. With Pointe-à-Callière, we share the same values and the same ambition for our museums.” Hélène Lafont-Couturier, Director General of the musée des Confluences.
Pointe-à-Callière is part of a larger movement for renewal in 21st century museums. This desire is based on the importance of the heritage it preserves, its growing number of collections and their increased diversity, the international scope of its achievements, its rate of attendance, its humanist approach, the ingenuity of its presentations, and the professionalism of its human resources.
The two institutions share similar missions and mandates, notably to foster their visitors’ knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the events, experiences, people, and objects that embody the history and identity of their fellow citizens, as well as to raise awareness of world history and other cultures through exhibitions, outreach, education, conservation, and research. They also share a common vision and have developed considerable expertise in museology, which they can share for the benefit of joint projects.
About Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex
Inaugurated in 1992, on the city’s 350th anniversary, Pointe-à-Callière is today the largest archaeology museum in Canada and the busiest history museum in Montréal. Rising above a concentrated number of historic and archaeological sites of national significance—including the birthplace of Montréal—, the Museum has a mission to preserve its collections and to further knowledge, while showcasing and fostering an appreciation for Montréal’s archaeological and historical heritage. This mission is carried out through various activities focused on conservation, research, presentation, education, and inclusion, along with community initiatives benefiting both Montrealers and visitors to the city.
Pointe-à-Callière, proud partner of the City of Montréal.
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SOURCE: POINTE-À-CALLIÈRE, MONTRÉAL ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY COMPLEX
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