Most Inventive History Museum I've Seen in 70 Years!
Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex的点评
点评:Geniuses had a hand in creating this museum that encompasses an archaeological dig (an actual 17th century burial ground) in addition to displays about the history and architecture of Montreal by combining old waterfront buildings underground with a portion of the old sewer system. Start with the 20" film in French or English, which is IMAX quality in scale and inventiveness. Then explore eras from the Indigenous Peoples to the present day. Although self-guided, the staff is extremely knowledgeable and will answer any question and even go around with groups giving expanded information. A highlight is a video board that displays rotating 3-D images of aspects of many facets of the main building and its surrounds. Beware that although there is elevator access, it's hard to use it because the complex is such a labyrinth of staircases up and down everywhere. The only disappointment was the gift store with high priced generic goods rather than items that are specific to the history of Montreal like a dedicated puzzle, etc.
翻译:这座博物馆的设计堪称匠心独运,它不仅包含一处考古挖掘现场(一处真正的17世纪墓地),还巧妙地将旧滨水建筑与部分旧下水道系统相结合,展现了蒙特利尔的历史和建筑特色。您可以先观看一段20秒的影片,影片提供法语和英语两种语言选择,其规模和创意堪比IMAX。之后,您可以探索从原住民时期到现代的各个历史阶段。虽然是自助参观,但工作人员知识渊博,能够解答您的任何疑问,甚至可以陪同团体参观并提供更详细的讲解。博物馆的一大亮点是一块旋转的3D影像屏幕,它展示了主楼及其周边环境的各个方面。需要注意的是,虽然博物馆设有电梯,但由于建筑群内部楼梯纵横交错,上下楼梯如同迷宫一般,因此使用起来并不方便。唯一令人失望的是礼品店,里面出售的都是价格昂贵的普通商品,而不是像蒙特利尔历史主题的特色纪念品,例如专门设计的拼图等等。