Opened in 1882, the Redpath Museum is one of Canada’s oldest museums with exhibits showcasing a large variety of biological and geological specimens as well as cultural artifacts from around the world.
Permanent
An account of the geological history and biological diversity of Quebec from the earliest times down to the present. Material from other parts of Canada is included. This exhibit uses material from the Museum collections to show how some of the most remarkable events in Earth history have taken place in Quebec. Displays include: the earliest traces of life, the Cambrian explosion, the spread of animals over the sea floor, the earliest land plants, the fish of Miguasha, the earliest amphibians and reptiles, the unique minerals of Francon and Mont St.-Hilaire, Western Canadian dinosaurs, ice ages.
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
:: Closed on Statutory holidays.
Free admission.
859 Sherbrooke Street West, Montréal