Every Saturday this May: Amazing amphibians - interactive table
Did you know that May 4th – 10th is Amphibian Week ? Let’s celebrate these amazing creatures! In Quebec, we can find over 21 species of amphibians. At this time of year, they are singing their evening choruses, laying eggs, and preparing for the summer.
You can also hop on over to the Redpath Museum to learn about the unique lives of frogs, toads, and salamanders at our interactive table!
When? Every Saturday this May, from 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Where? Dawson Gallery, 2nd floor.
No reservation necessary.
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Past activities
Daily life in ancient Rome
In French only.
For the first time at the Redpath Museum, historical re-enactor and educator Éric Michaud presents a unique lecture on life in ancient Rome. Lasting around an hour, audiences aged 7 and over are invited to take part in this dynamic and enriching activity! Accompanying the activity: a posca tasting, a workshop, and the chance to discover the Redpath Museum's Greco-Roman collections in a whole new light. Book now, places are limited!
Date: April 26th 2025
Time: 1PM and 2.30PM
Price: 12$ taxes included
Saturday, March 29, 2025
This Saturday, come and meet our guides, who will present specimens from our collection that evoke spring!
Meet us in the Dawson Gallery between 1:00 and 3.30pm.
No reservation necessary.
National Poultry Day
Wednesday March 19 is National Poultry Day! At the Redpath Museum, you can come learn about the connection between chickens and their scary ancestors, the dinosaurs!
When: March 19, 21 and 22, 2025
Hours: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Dawson Gallery, 2nd floor
No reservation necessary
Let's Talk Science at the Redpath Museum
Come and meet the Let's Talk Science team from McGill University, who will be presenting an activity on cyanobacteria and algae blooms. Learn about these organisms and how they threaten the health of lakes and ecosystems.
Where: Dawson Gallery (2nd floor)
When: Saturday March 15, from 11AM to 3PM
No reservation necessary.
Image by @lts_mcgill.
Let's Talk Science
Spring Break at the Redpath Museum
New activity for Spring Break!
The arrival of spring, the season of renewal, transforms nature and influences cultural practices around the world, bringing vibrant changes to the environment and influencing daily habits and traditions.
This spring break, the Redpath Museum welcomes you into its springtime atmosphere with a treasure hunt to celebrate this long-awaited season!
When: From Tuesday March 4 to Friday March 7 between 9:00 and 16:30.
No reservations required. Information at the museum reception desk.
Due to the high number of visitors during Spring break, there may be a queue at the entrance. Dress warmly!
Nuit Blanche at the Redpath Museum
We are thrilled to welcome you back to the Redpath Museum for a new edition of Nuit Blanche. Dive into the darkness of the Museum with your flashlight (bring your own!) and rediscover our exhibits. Shine the light on our minerals for a pop of color! Illuminate the secrets of ancient civilizations, dinosaurs and biodiversity exhibits. It will be a night to remember!
Adults: $12 (tax included)
Children under age 12: $6 (tax included)
Cash only when paid on site, reservations required.
With its beautiful Victorian interiors and auditorium, the Redpath Museum offers a unique setting for conferences and events related to the Museum's educational and cultural mandate.
McGill University is on land which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabeg nations. We acknowledge and thank the diverse Indigenous peoples whose presence marks this territory on which peoples of the world now gather.
Rematriation, Repatriation and Restitution Statement
We acknowledge that the return and restitution of cultural and natural heritage to communities of origin is an essential part of reconciliation and of recognizing the fundamental rights of Indigenous Peoples. As part of wider efforts to activate the standards presented in the Canadian Museums Association Report Moved to Action: Activating UNDRIP in Canadian Museums (2022), the Redpath is working towards pro-active restitution practices. As per our Collections Management Policy (2024), repatriation requests will be received by the Redpath Museum Director and will be treated on a case-by-case basis.
