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Temporary exhibits

Herbert Gerald Macklin: A citizen scientist of earlier times

This new exhibition at the Redpath Museum features botanical illustrations by Herbert Gerald Macklin, whose works demonstrate a remarkable attention to detail. The paintings selected for the exhibition come from the McGill University Herbarium’s collection of botanical illustrations.

Come discover these magnificent illustrations—including original paintings and reproductions—and admire actual specimens of the plants depicted by Macklin in this exhibition.

Exhibition by Dr. Frieda Beauregard, Curator of the McGill University Herbarium

Starting September 22, 2026
2nd floor, Redpath Museum

 

Dodos at McGill!? New mini-exhibition! 

This new mini-exhibition at the Redpath Museum showcases real dodo bones and historic casts of the dodo (Raphus cucullatus), the charismatic bird that went extinct in the late 17th century. 

The exhibition offers a unique look at pieces from the collections of the Redpath Museum, the Maude Abbott Medical Museum, and the Blacker-Wood Natural History Collection from Rare Books and Special Collections, McGill University Libraries. 

Starting September 29, 2026 
2nd floor, Redpath Museum 

Land Acknowledgement

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.

 

Accessibility

We warmly welcome all visitors and aim to provide helpful information so you can plan your visit to the Redpath Museum with confidence.

Please note that the Redpath Museum is in a historic building that does not currently meet universal accessibility standards. At this time, there are no ramps or elevators, and access to the museum, exhibition galleries (located on 3 floors), and washrooms requires the use of a central staircase.

The building’s washrooms are gendered and located in the basement. The nearest gender inclusive washrooms are located in the McLennan Library Building (M6-37C).

Due to the architecture and open spaces, the exhibition galleries may become noisy during periods of high attendance.

Please also note that the building is not air-conditioned. During hot weather, indoor temperatures can exceed outdoor temperatures.

We recognize that these conditions may limit access for some visitors and are committed to improving accessibility over time.

If you have specific accessibility related questions, we encourage you to contact us at redpath.museum [at] mcgill.ca.

 

For more detailed information, please consult the Keroul 2025 accessibility report.

For more information on the status and scope of the accessibility project, please click here.

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