Night Lights and Scientific Delights: Nuit blanche at McGill

True to its name, Montréal’s Nuit blanche is an annual celebration of the vibrant culture of the city, with thematic itineraries and extended business hours that ensure festival-goers a night of endless excitement.

December at the Redpath Museum

Want to know what's happening at the Museum this month? Make sure to check our December Newsletter!

Visit the Redpath Museum starting January 10

The Redpath Museum at McGill University will re-open its doors on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

The Museum will welcome visitors Tuesday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

In advance of the re-opening on January 10, the Museum will begin taking bookings for group tours and school visits from December 19, 2022.

We look forward to seeing you again!

Donald Gilbert McCrea Lawrence

January 18, 1932 – August 28, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a dear friend of the Redpath Museum, Don Lawrence, who sadly passed away at the age of 90.

McGill24 - Museum Crowdfunding!

Help us bring the hands-on experience of a natural history museum into schools and community venues by supporting the Redpath Museum Discovery Boxes.

Check out our promo video here: https://youtu.be/ZKij3NXK1Ks 

With your help we can:

Student Spotlight, time for our last question!

Time for, Question 3 of 3 that we asked 10 students of the Redpath Museum on their research, career and general path in science. 

This week, "What advice would you give your younger scientist self?"

Without further ado, here is the video: https://youtu.be/F-7htHPkaf0

Thank you to everyone who have been part of this amazing project and thanks for watching! We hope to see you again soon!

Student Spotlight, time for our 2nd question!

Time for, Question 2 of 3 that we asked 10 students of the Redpath Museum on their research, career and general path in science. 

This week, "What is a notable struggle you had that you overcame?"

Without further ado, here is the video: https://youtu.be/D0nGZzYI054

Student Spotlight, time for our next question!

Time for, Question 1 of 3 that we asked 10 students of the Redpath Museum on their research, career and general path in science. 

This week, What brought you to science?

Without further ado, here is the video: https://youtu.be/W0Iw-CBoWiM

Outreach at McGill: making science accessible!

Considering outreach for Fall 2021?

Read about how McGill students share their passion for science!

By Jacky Farrell, Science Outreach Program Advisor

Jessica Ford wins Gretta Chambers Award

Jessica Ford, PhD candidate in the Green Lab of the Redpath Museum has won the Chancellor Gretta Chambers Student Leadership Award in Student Leadership! Read about her story and passion for science in the link below:

https://giving.mcgill.ca/all-stories/made-finding-my-thing 

Museum curators featured in the Reporter

Ever wonder what our curators do? Even though we are closed, they are hard at work ensuring the security of our collections, answering inquiries about them and working on collection management projects.

In the article below, learn more about the CAML project. Definitely a must read!

Student Award winners of the Spring!

The Museum is proud to announce two winners of the annual REDME (Redpath Museum Excellence Award) this year.

The Museum in the news : Climate Change Artist in Residence!

Learn more on our Climate Change Artist in Residence Milton Riaño in the article from the McGill Reporter right here.

Vanier Scholar at the Museum!

Victoria Glynn, the public program representative from GARM (Graduate Association of the Redpath Museum), has won the prestigious Vanier Scholarship.

Virtual Tours in the news!

Our Virtual Tours are talked about in an article on The McGill Tribune! 

Read all about it here!

Created by Ingrid Birker of the Redpath Museum and Meghomita Das of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, this tour will take you on an exploration of the fossils found in Montreal on and around the campus.