Our museum

Our organization

Pointe-du-Buisson is a lively place of exchange, knowledge and reference, helping to advance scientific knowledge, particularly in the field of archaeology.

A great story

Inaugurated in 1986, Pointe-du-Buisson was first home to the Société d'archéologie préhistorique du Québec (S.A.P.Q.). The Society undertook archaeological digs, and Pointe-du-Buisson was classified as a Québec cultural and heritage site. In 1977, the Université de Montréal set up Quebec's first accredited Archaeological Field School on the Pointe. This technical course was given to students until 2000. In 2002, Pointe-du-Buisson was designated a Cultural Treasure by the Conseil de la Culture de la MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry.

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A beacon of education

Recognized and supported since its founding by the municipality of Melocheville, and later by the City of Beauharnois, Pointe-du-Buisson is now defined as a museum institution, and is recognized by the region. In 2004, Pointe-du-Buisson’s archaeological collection was repatriated to its reserve. Several improvements were made, including the laboratory-reserve, which is now fully accessible to the public.

Pointe-du-Buisson remains an important reference point for archaeological research. In 2015, the Museum celebrated 50 years of archaeological research! Québec leaders in public archaeology: a beacon of research, teaching and dissemination… and the adventure continues!

Our mission

Pointe-du-Buisson pursues a broad mission to conserve, disseminate, promote and preserve cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible.

Our vision

Pointe-du-Buisson pursues a broad mission to conserve, disseminate, promote and preserve cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible.

Our values

The members of the Pointe-du-Buisson team are all united by the passion that characterizes them. These dedicated men and women share the values of authenticity, excellence, professionalism, ethics and scientific rigour, and work together to achieve the Museum's objectives.