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Guided Tours

Leopard from the zoology collections.
Zoology collections. Photo by Alex Tran.
Discover the fantastic learning opportunities offered by the Redpath Museum for students and groups of all ages. Explore and learn about the collections with our engaging guides. Our guided tours aim to foster curiosity and passion about the natural and cultural heritage housed at the Redpath Museum. 

General information 

  • Age: appropriate for ages 3 and up, from preschoolers to university level students and adults. 

  • Language: offered in French or English. 

  • Schedule: available Wednesdays and Fridays starting October 15th. Guided activities are from 60 to 90 minutes long. 

  • Group size: the maximum number of participants varies according to the tour. Please see below for more details. 

Costs

Student or participant

$12 / student or participant (taxes included).

Minimum fee of $150 (taxes included) for groups of less than 13 participants.
Accompanying person

Free admission for 1 accompanying adult per 15 participants.

Beyond this ratio, a fee of $12 (taxes included) applies for each additional accompanying adult.

Please note that for school groups, the museum requires one accompanying adult for every 15 participants. 

Reservations

elizabeth.emond [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Guided%20Tours%20-%20Reservations) (Contact us to book a guided tour)

You can book a visit now starting October 15, 2025.

Themes and topic 

Pre-K to Kindergarten  

Storytime Sasha at the Museum and guided tour 

Come along with us to dive into an exciting story of Sasha the dog who meets many furry friends at the Museum. Then, join our guides to explore the fascinating treasures here in the collections. What will you discover? 

Age: 3 to 5 years old (Daycare and pre-K) 

Duration: 60 minutes (50 minutes guided tour and 10 minutes of non-guided exploration). 

Group Size: Maximum of 25 participants and 5 accompanying adults. 

 

Dinosaur Detectives  

Think like a paleontologist and become a dinosaur detective to identify dinosaurs and fossils at the Museum. Apply your skills in the scientific method and recognize the 5 characteristics of dinosaurs with your peers and our guides!  

Age: 5 to 6 years old (kindergarten) 

Duration: 60 minutes (1 hour guided tour and 15 minutes of non-guided exploration)  

Group Size: Maximum of 25 participants and 4 accompanying adults. 

 

Elementary School  

Dinosaur Detectives  

Think like a paleontologist and become a dinosaur detective to identify dinosaurs and fossils at the Museum. Apply your skills in the scientific method and recognize the 5 characteristics of dinosaurs with your peers and our guides!  

Age: 6 to 10 years old (elementary cycles 1 and 2) 

Duration: 75 minutes (60 minutes guided tour and 15 minutes of non-guided exploration) 

Group Size: Maximum of 40 participants and 4 accompanying adults. 

 

Evolution and Extinction  

Embark on a journey to discover the history of life on Earth, from its microscopic origins to the age of the dinosaurs. Explore the role of evolution and extinction in shaping life and the world as we know it today.  

Age: 10 to 12 years old (elementary cycle 3) 

Duration: 90 minutes (60 minutes guided tour and 30 minutes of non-guided exploration) 

Group Size: Maximum of 40 participants and 4 accompanying adults. 

 

High school 

Evolution and Extinction  

Embark on a journey to discover the history of life on Earth, from its microscopic origins to the age of the dinosaurs. Explore the role of evolution and extinction in shaping life and the world as we know it today.  

Age: 12 to 17 years old (secondary I to V)  

Duration: 90 minutes (60 minutes guided tour and 30 minutes of non-guided exploration)  

Group Size: Maximum of 40 participants and 4 accompanying adults. 

 

Ancient Egypt  

Explore the Redpath's exhibition dedicated to ancient Egypt and learn fascinating facts about this extraordinary culture and daily life in the Nile Valley more than 2,000 years ago. 

Age: 12 to 17 years old (secondary I to V) 

Duration: 90 minutes (60 minutes guided tour and 30 minutes of non-guided exploration) 

Group Size: Maximum of 25 participants and 2 accompanying adults.

 

Adults 

General Tour: Discovering the Redpath Museum 

 Explore the Redpath Museum's collections as you wander through the galleries with a unique perspective of the history of the Museum. Accompanied by one of our museum guides, you will explore our collections of palaeontology, zoology, mineralogy and world cultures. 

Age: 16 years old and above 

Duration: 90 minutes (60 minutes guided tour and 30 minutes of non-guided exploration)  

Group Size: Maximum of 18 participants. 

  

Ancient Egypt 

Explore the Redpath's exhibition dedicated to ancient Egypt and learn fascinating facts about this extraordinary culture and daily life in the Nile Valley more than 2,000 years ago. 

Age: 16 years old and above 

Duration: 90 minutes (60 minutes guided tour and 30 minutes of non-guided exploration) 

Group Size: Maximum of 18 participants  

 

Cancellation policy

Upon cancellation of your reservation, charges may apply depending on the length of time between your cancellation and your scheduled visit. For full details of our cancellation policy, please click here.

Please do not hesitate to elizabeth.emond [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Tour%20-%20Cancellation%20Policy%20question) (contact us) for further information.

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

Please note that the Redpath Museum is not accessible to individuals using wheelchairs. There are no access ramps or elevators, and access to the upper floors is only possible via a central staircase. The exterior entrance, interior spaces, exhibition rooms, and restrooms are not adapted to meet universal accessibility standards. Additionally, the building is not air-conditioned. For more information, please refer to the Kéroul 2025 accessibility report. 

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