Special Programming for Spring Break and Nuit blanche 2026 at Pointe-à-Callière
Press release
For immediate release
A Hint of Mystery in Montréal: Special Programming for Spring Break and Nuit blanche 2026 at Pointe-à-Callière
From Saturday, February 28 to Friday, March 6, 2026
(Montréal, February 9, 2026) – For Spring break and Nuit blanche 2026, Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal’s archaeology and history complex, has put together a special program of events focused on mystery and discovery. From February 28 to March 6, 2026, the Museum will present several activities related to the Sherlock Holmes: Cracking the Case exhibition and will be open all week long, with extended hours for this exhibition. Pointe-à-Callière will also take part in Montréal’s Nuit blanche with a unique evening event. Visitors can also explore the exhibition Alley-oop – An Interactive Adventure, extended until January 10, 2027.
Spring Break 2026: Little Sherlocks of Old Montréal
For Spring Break week, the Museum’s forecourt will be transformed into a detective’s ongoing investigation site. Young and old alike are invited to visit the area—pedestrianized for the occasion—to take up several challenges worthy of famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Complementing the Sherlock Holmes: Cracking the Case exhibition, the activity will see participants solve five challenges involving science, history, and heritage. And to keep warm, there will be outdoor fire pits and an indoor program that includes film screenings, storytelling, and board games. A free program for the whole family.
Outdoors
Every day — ongoing from 11 am to 4 pm, in front of the Museum
-Investigation and Challenges
Indoors
Every day at the Youville Pumping Station
-Story Time/11:30 am
-Film Screening/Noon
-Board Game Zone/Noon to 4 pm
Visit the webpage to find out more about all the free activities.
Exhibition: Sherlock Holmes: Cracking the Case
To complement the Spring Break activities, the Museum is inviting the public to enter the world of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle, in this unique exhibition. Combining an exploration of the author with an interactive investigation, the exhibition encourages the whole family to come to test their powers of observation. A detour to Montréal recounts the history of early police investigation in the city.
-Admission included in the price of a ticket to the Museum
-Opening hours extended to 7 pm all week long (for this exhibition only)
-Museum open on Monday, March 2, 2026
Exhibition: Alley-oop – An Interactive Adventure
Due to popular demand, the Alley-oop – An Interactive Adventure exhibition has been extended until January 10, 2027. Praised for its playful and interactive approach, the exhibition is designed to pique the curiosity of both children and adults. It offers a journey through Montréal’s alleyways via cooperative, movement-activated games, providing moments of shared wonder.
-Admission included in the price of a ticket to the Museum (reservation required)
-Museum open on Monday, March 2, 2026
Nuit blanche 2026: History and Humour
Pointe-à-Callière is opening its doors on Nuit blanche 2026, from 7 pm to 1 am, for an evening that celebrates the history and cultural richness of Montréal.
The Museum’s lobby will pulsate with the energy of improv, an iconic element of Montréal’s cultural scene, in which actors create unique, funny, and unpredictable skits—on the spot. The evening’s program also includes the Alley-oop – An Interactive Adventure exhibition, offering a playful journey through the history of Montréal’s alleyways via cooperative games triggered by movement. Visitors can also explore the permanent exhibitions and multimedia installations in the Museum’s archaeological remains, including a new installation that gives them a chance to chat with the virtual character Joe Beef.
-Saturday, February 28, 2026: 7 pm to 1 am / Free
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Pointe-à-Callière thanks the partners associated with Spring Break on the Pointe: Québecor, SDC du Vieux-Montréal, and the Ville-Marie borough.
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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