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Virtual Map Tours!

Storymaps

Download these free and easy guided tours for use on mobile phones, tablets or desktops. 

  • Fossil of shells
    Fossils
    Fossil Exploration Guide : GIS Storymap to explore fossils around McGill University (Downtown Campus)

  • Bicycle
    Bike Tour
    Exploring fossils, rocks, stones and ancient bones around Montreal by bike.

  • Mineral
    Minerals of Québec
    Discover the Minerals of Québec.

  • Science experiment
    Secret Science Spots
    This Secret Science Spots visit will take you around the downtown campus buildings where you will learn more on McGill scientists and their work.

  • Mount Royal
    Mont Royal tour
    A guided tour of Mount Royal by Ingrid Birker

  • Plant
    Foraging plants for food and medicine
    Explore the gardens of the downtown campus

  • Bird
    Endangered species
    A guided tour of the animals at museum that are at risk, endangered or extinct (and which are not dinosaurs) by Ingrid Birker

  • Tree
    Trees
    Trees of McGill : GIS Storymap to explore the trees of McGill's downtown campus

    Plants and Trees of McGill (for kids): This tree walk through McGill's downtown campus contains some special learning treats like tree cookies, fruits, berries and sugar candy!

These tours were made possible by the generous funding provided by the McGill Sustainability Projects Fund.

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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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