Musee Redpath

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Top 1% of attractions in Montreal
8 / 10

6 expert reviews

“Opened in 1882, this natural history museum that belongs to McGill University has close to three million objects in its permanent collection, and is an architectural jewel.”

– Condé Nast Traveler

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"A Victorian spirit of discovery pervades this old natural history museum, though you won’t find anything more gruesome than stuffed animals." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"You'll find an incredible array of treasures, including Egyptian mummies and the skeleton of an Albertosaurus." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"One of Canada's oldest museums, the beautiful Redpath has been serving up Natural History and Ethnography since 1882. " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Opened in 1880 as Canada's first natural history museum, the Redpath Museum has a charmingly old-school Victorian quality to it." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This old-time museum focuses on natural history and is best known for its Egyptian collection including mummies and a sarcophagus and a small display of fully constructed dinosaur skeletons. " Full review