{"id":23736,"date":"2025-05-16T15:18:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T15:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/?p=23736"},"modified":"2025-11-26T12:22:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T12:22:14","slug":"best-museums-to-visit-in-ec-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/blog\/travel\/best-museums-to-visit-in-ec-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Best museums to visit in EC cities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you&#8217;re planning a study abroad trip and want to soak up some culture along the way, museums are a great place to start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Major cities like our school destinations have plenty of museums to see, but which do you visit? Let&#8217;s be honest, sometimes the journey to a museum takes longer than the actual time spent there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 8 museums in EC cities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a3d62424464decd8681c9e5cb141ead2\">With the <strong>ICOM (International Council of Museums) World Museum Day<\/strong> coming up<strong> <\/strong>this Sunday, we\u2019ve compiled a list of museums in <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EC cities<\/a> that are worth the visit. If you\u2019re not much of a museum person or can only fit one into your itinerary, this list is for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Whether you prefer classical and modern art collections, ancient artefacts and archaeology displays, or interactive science exhibits, here\u2019s a roundup of the best museums to check out in <strong>London<\/strong>, <strong>New York City<\/strong>, <strong>Malta<\/strong>, <strong>Boston<\/strong>, <strong>Cape Town<\/strong>, <strong>Dublin<\/strong> and <strong>Montreal<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Isabella Gardner Museum, Boston<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"772\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/isabella-gardner-museum.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23756\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:1620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/isabella-gardner-museum.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/isabella-gardner-museum-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/isabella-gardner-museum-768x579.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-b2af27b5bde8dae57ab22932a0aa68a1\">Located in <strong>Boston\u2019s Fenway neighbourhood<\/strong>, the<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardnermuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum<\/strong> <\/a>isn\u2019t your traditional art gallery. It was built in the early 1900s by the eccentric art collector Isabella herself. The museum showcases her broad collection of Asian, American, and European art, all arranged just as she intended. It\u2019s a common misconception that the Venetian palace was Isabella\u2019s house, but between the mix of personal oddities, maximalist art, and the&nbsp;blooming courtyard at its heart, it certainly feels like stepping into a home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Fun fact: The Isabella Gardner Museum is the <strong>site of the world\u2019s largest unsolved art heist<\/strong>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Met, New York City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"1023\" height=\"681\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/the-met-museum-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23782\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:1620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/the-met-museum-5.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/the-met-museum-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/the-met-museum-5-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-5bbab13b9db29ad2a854b9ebed3f32b1\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metropolitan Museum of Art<\/a><\/strong> in New York City\u2014you probably know it as <strong>The Met<\/strong>\u2014is a cultural giant that\u2019s been around since 1870. With two locations (the famous Fifth Avenue building and The Met Cloisters up in Fort Tryon Park), it covers over 2 million square feet (185.8k square metres). Not only is the Met one of the <strong>largest museums in the world<\/strong>, it\u2019s also one of the largest art museums.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Tip: Wear your best walking shoes and grab a map on the way in because there\u2019s loads to see!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">While it\u2019s famous for its art, the Met is just as much about history. Its permanent collection is packed with ancient artefacts, archaeological finds, and antiques from around the world. From Picasso to Pollock, the museum spans <strong>5,000 years of human creativity<\/strong>; it\u2019s more of a journey through time than a museum. When you\u2019re done, you can even enjoy a lunch or people-watch on the iconic<strong> Met steps<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Tip: If you\u2019re really into modern\/experimental art, the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) is only 11 minutes away! Look out for famous artworks like Van Gogh\u2019s &#8216;The Starry Night&#8217; and Andy Warhol\u2019s &#8216;Flowers&#8217; series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-warning-disabled-background-color has-background has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-8e4327ec7f88387e85d5b2d611562e97\"><em>Visit The Met and many other must-see New York sites in a group of like-minded travellers with <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/language-vacations\/new-york\/\">EC Escapes 50+<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural History Museum &amp; Science Museum, London<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/natural-history-museum-london.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23759\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:1620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/natural-history-museum-london.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/natural-history-museum-london-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/natural-history-museum-london-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/natural-history-museum-london-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019re in South Kensington, you can <strong>tick off two top museums in one go<\/strong>; the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum are right next door to each other!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-b188e89b76c1e28511bc0c6d74327952\">Ever wondered what an earthquake feels like? The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhm.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Natural History Museum<\/a><\/strong> is a dream for anyone curious about the natural world, with towering dinosaur skeletons, glittering gemstones, a freakishly realistic<strong> earthquake simulator<\/strong>, and that iconic blue whale skeleton. Just around the corner, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencemuseum.org.uk\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Science Museum<\/a><\/strong> is packed with <strong>interactive exhibits<\/strong> and space exploration displays. This one really brings out your inner child; pushing mysterious buttons that teach you about the planets is fun at any age.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Tip: Admission is free, but still ticketed! Book in advance as the queues can be pretty long, especially during school holidays.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-45e963180682b8a7612cc5588cda4bde\">While you\u2019re in the area, take a short stroll up the road to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalalberthall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Albert Hall<\/a><\/strong>. You can join a behind-the-scenes tour or catch an exhibition, or even enjoy a lovely afternoon tea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The National Museum of Ireland, Dublin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"2470\" height=\"1660\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/national-museum-of-ireland-collin-barracks-dublin.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23789\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:1620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/national-museum-of-ireland-collin-barracks-dublin.jpg 2470w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/national-museum-of-ireland-collin-barracks-dublin-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/national-museum-of-ireland-collin-barracks-dublin-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/national-museum-of-ireland-collin-barracks-dublin-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/national-museum-of-ireland-collin-barracks-dublin-1536x1032.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/national-museum-of-ireland-collin-barracks-dublin-2048x1376.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2470px) 100vw, 2470px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-848fc202c2258ac83c6e77d8deaf4980\">Located in Dublin\u2019s historic <strong>Collins Barracks<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.museum.ie\/en-IE\/Museums\/Decorative-Arts-History\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the National Museum of Ireland &#8211; Decorative Arts &amp; History<\/a><\/strong> offers a fascinating look into Ireland&#8217;s rich cultural and military heritage. This neoclassical building in Dublin&#8217;s Arbour Hill area was once the world&#8217;s longest-serving military base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It&#8217;s home to the award-winning &#8216;Soldiers &amp; Chiefs&#8217; exhibit, but the museum&#8217;s not all antique daggers and cannons. In the Decorative Arts collection, exhibits highlight Irish artisanship. From the intricate silverwork in the Irish Silver Gallery, to the &#8216;Eileen Gray&#8217; permanent exhibition, which showcases the innovative designs of one of Ireland&#8217;s most influential 20th-century designers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-79f4e350a002b916e80a8521cbfcfaef\">Tip: If you prefer something a little closer to the city centre, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museum.ie\/en-ie\/museums\/archaeology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Museum of Ireland\u2019s Archaeology branch in Kildare street<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-76ce5f96 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex has-background\" style=\"border-radius:2rem;min-height:240px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-right:2rem;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--l);padding-left:2rem;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/DSC09460EC-Live_Fiona-copy.jpg&apos;);background-position:30% 30%;background-size:cover;\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ec-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b65aa1bd3eb66785c0b1a8d5919c9202\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--s);font-size:2rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Try a free online lesson with EC Live<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ec-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5081f987feb7085cdbac893ff4496027\" style=\"font-size:1.13rem\">Live online English classes for continuous learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:2rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-primary-dark-background-hover-color\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background has-extra-small-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/english-courses\/learn-english-online\/?utm_campaign=17471923-blog-ec-live-cta&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20CTA&amp;utm_content=blog-ec-live-cta#free-trial-ec-live\" style=\"border-radius:200px\"><strong>try it for free<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/fossil-exhibit-royal-ontario-museum-toronto.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23766\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:1620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/fossil-exhibit-royal-ontario-museum-toronto.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/fossil-exhibit-royal-ontario-museum-toronto-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/fossil-exhibit-royal-ontario-museum-toronto-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f4ba5c92f62c30c717df7f622f64fd1\">With over 13 million pieces, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rom.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Ontario Museum<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s extensive collection spans art, culture, and natural history.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Before you even walk through the doors, your eyes are drawn to the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal<strong>, <\/strong>a modern architectural addition to the museum&#8217;s classic stone fa\u00e7ade. Inside, visitors can journey through one of the world&#8217;s most impressive fossil collections at the Age of Dinosaurs gallery. It includes a huge Barosaurus skeleton nicknamed Gordo!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Fun fact: Gordo is <strong>the largest dinosaur skeleton on display<\/strong> in Canada!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Another highlight is the Bishop White Gallery of Chinese Temple Art, which showcases beautiful Yuan Dynasty murals and sculptures. Head over to The Teck Suite of Galleries: Earth&#8217;s Treasures, which displays 2,300 specimens of minerals, rocks, meteorites and gems!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MU\u017bA, Valletta&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/MUZA-museum-valletta-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23762\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:1620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/MUZA-museum-valletta-2.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/MUZA-museum-valletta-2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8b430c7eaeba91fcb913a16ef68725fb\">MU\u017bA, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/muza.mt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malta\u2019s National Community Art Museum<\/a><\/strong>, is a dynamic cultural institution right in the heart of Valletta. The museum is designed to connect people with <strong>Malta\u2019s artistic heritage<\/strong> through interactive displays and hands-on experiences. The collection spans from the 15th to the early 21st century, with over 20,000 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, silverware, and <em>objets d\u2019art<\/em> (decorative collector\u2019s items).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Fun fact: The museum\u2019s name is a clever play on words. Not only is it an acronym for <em>Mu\u017cew Nazzjonali tal-Arti<\/em> (National Museum of Fine Arts), but in Maltese, <em>mu\u017ca<\/em> also means &#8220;inspiration\u201d or \u201cmuse\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The museum&#8217;s exhibits are organised around four main narratives: Mediterranean, Europe, Empire, and The Artist, each exploring different facets of Malta&#8217;s artistic heritage and cultural influences. The <strong>Baroque paintings of Mattia Preti<\/strong> are a key highlight; MU\u017bA holds one of<strong> <\/strong>the largest collections of<strong> <\/strong>the celebrated Italian artist\u2019s work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iziko South African Museum, Cape Town<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/iziko-south-african-museum-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23767\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:1620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/iziko-south-african-museum-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/iziko-south-african-museum-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/iziko-south-african-museum-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-63d2a5fab6713ffce1487f47377a02e4\">Want to explore the rich natural and cultural heritage of Africa as a whole while you&#8217;re in Cape Town? Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iziko.org.za\/museums\/south-african-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iziko South African Museum<\/a><\/strong> in the historic Company&#8217;s Garden. Established in 1825, it&#8217;s the <strong>oldest museum in Southern Africa<\/strong>!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It houses <strong>over one and a half million specimens<\/strong>, from 700-million-year-old fossils to contemporary artefacts. The museum even has its own massive blue whale skeleton\u2014just in case you can\u2019t make it to London. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The <strong>Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome <\/strong>is a favourite among visitors, not to mention the most advanced digital planetarium on the continent. Try it out and go on a virtual journey through the universe, the human body, or atomic structures.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Tip: Admission is free on Fridays!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Redpath Museum, Montreal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"1140\" height=\"650\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/redpath-museum-montreal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23768\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;width:1620px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/redpath-museum-montreal.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/redpath-museum-montreal-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/redpath-museum-montreal-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/redpath-museum-montreal-768x438.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-c38c9b7d8dc72d274acb72dcb0d2f589\">If you\u2019re ever in Montreal and you spot a Greek Revival building that feels straight out of an Indiana Jones film, that\u2019s probably the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/redpath\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Redpath Museum<\/a><\/strong>. Opened in 1882 on McGill University grounds, the Redpath Museum in Montreal is <strong>Canada&#8217;s oldest purpose-built museum<\/strong>. Inside, you&#8217;ll find nearly three million artefacts, all categorised in the museum&#8217;s four main galleries of Paleontology, Zoology, Mineralogy, and World Cultures.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-52a476a701709d1130e751be88ec435b\">Tip: The Redpath museum is only 10 minutes away from<a href=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/schools\/canada\/learn-english-in-montreal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ec.itmonks.dev\/en\/schools\/canada\/learn-english-in-montreal\/\">EC Montreal<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-52ffd74c4cbed545550c0f8bc3cdb3fc\">The museum showcases billions of years of natural and cultural evolution on Earth, from the mummified nobility of Ancient Egypt to the littlest golden cowrie (marine snail).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Fun fact: The minerals Dawsonite and McGillite were named after Sir William Dawson and McGill university, in honour of their important contributions to mineral research!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4f3e25e3af188706cd288c9185d30e1b\">Want to practise conversational English while discovering a new culture up close? 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