ALLEY-OOP: AN INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE EXHIBITION
Pointe-à-Callière presents a playful and immersive experience on Montréal’s alleyways.
June 20, 2025 - January 11, 2026Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal’s Archaeology and History Complex, unveiled a new exhibition: Alley-oop - An Interactive Adventure. Designed for young and also for people of all ages, it’s an invitation to explore the history and cultural richness of Montréal’s alleyways through an interactive experience in which visitor’s movements trigger various games. This exhibition that gets one moving, takes the participants on a journey back in time.
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Anne Élisabeth Thibault, Executive Director, Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex stated:
“Discreet witnesses to the city’s evolution, Montréal’s alleys have stood the test of time. From simple service lanes in the 19th century, they have been transformed over time into real living spaces where people meet, garden, have fun, and where they create and build neighbourhood bonds. It is this history and this vitality that we have sought to bring to life in this new exhibition which invites visitors to explore, to play, and to remember. In combining technology and the museum experience, we are aiming to offer our visitors a lively, fun, and multigenerational journey.”
Let’s play!
Used for decades for children as playgrounds par excellence, Montréal’s alleyways come to life in this exhibition. Using innovative technology that combines visual projections and motion detection, the exhibition space becomes a true playing field! Visitors can interact with the environment to play, test their speed and agility, and have fun. Five immersive stations offer a variety of games to experience alone or in teams, with each season featuring a colourful new setting and new challenges.
The
History of Montréal’s Alleyways
This fun exhibition invites visitors to discover the rich history of Montréal’s alleys, tracing their evolution from passthroughs and commercial laneways to real places for living, playing, and meeting—a key element of Montréal’s identity. Through archival photos, iconic objects, and period toys, visitors can re-experience the changing face of the city’s alleys with a touch of nostalgia. Interactive zones also give visitors a chance to explore the flora and fauna that can notably be found in our famous green alleys, as well as the cultural and artistic wealth that has developed in laneways in recent years.
Help us find our cat Louis Hector!
The cat Louis-Hector has disappeared somewhere in the alleys! Equipped with a booklet and guided by clues hidden in the exhibition, visitors can lead the investigation. It is an adventure filled with surprises that one can follow throughout your entire visit.
Tickets and Reservations
The exhibition can welcome a limited number of visitors per time slot. We therefore strongly recommend booking your tickets online before your visit. The reservation, included in the ticket price, guarantees access to the exhibition at a specific time, which must be respected.
Acknowledgements
The Alley-oop - An Interactive Adventure exhibition is produced by Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal’s Archaeology and History Complex, in collaboration with Exhibits Development Group and Electric Playhouse. The Museum thanks Hotel InterContinental Montréal, La Presse, Tourisme Montréal, and the City of Montréal.
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 (ncluding 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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