On display at the Lakes District Museum from November 25, 2024 to March 17, 2025

This fun travelling exhibition, created by the Royal BC Museum, explores the science and practical uses of mushrooms today, highlighting some of the most fascinating of the 3,400 known species in the province.

On display at the White Rock Museum & Archives from January 7, 2025 to April 25, 2025

On now at Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives

As we enter the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032), to draw global attention to the critical situation of many Indigenous languages and to mobilize stakeholders and resources for their preservation, revitalization and promotion, we invite you to learn more about the state of Indigenous languages in BC in this ground-breaking interactive exhibition.

Wanna reconnect? Tired of online dating? Nervous to put yourself out there? Join us for this exciting new series! With dating apps losing their spark, we're offering a refreshing alternative—an evening of low-pressure connections and inspiring conversations.

By Design: A Journey Through Arts and Culture Talk Series

Join us for an evening of storytelling with documentary filmmaker Sam Rose Phillips. Based in Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ territory, Sam's films and photography focus on human-wildlife stories and their significance to coastal communities. Ethics are at the core of Sam’s approach, guiding the stories she tells with a deep conviction that nothing is worth causing harm to another being.

Chat with Adult Grand Title Winner of the 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Explore the stunning 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and meet the Adult Grand Title Winner, Shane Gross. His winning photograph, “The Swarm of Life”, captures a mesmerizing scene of western toad tadpoles swimming beneath the lily pads of a lake on Vancouver Island.

There’s lots of fun to be had this Family Day at the Royal BC Museum and IMAX® Victoria.

On Monday, February 17, the Royal BC Museum will be open to the public for ADMISSION BY DONATION. 
IMAX® Victoria will also offer $2 entry to all documentary films all day. Dive in to discover together! 

Designed for ages 6 to 10

Join us Live Online with our friends at Streamable Learning!

Learn about the Ice Age and the Woolly Mammoths who lived there. Through images, videos, and objects, we'll explore how these incredible creatures adapted to survive in such a harsh environment. This interactive session offers plenty of opportunities for questions and engagement. Find pre and post visit resources on our Learning Portal.

Not all wildlife stars are lions, bears, or whales! Join a museum educator for a closer look at three stunning yet often overlooked subjects in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. This guided tour will highlight remarkable images of animals that may be smaller, less famous, or simply overshadowed by their flashier counterparts. Discover how these creatures play essential roles in their ecosystems, the challenges they face, and the fascinating stories behind the photographers' choices to capture them.

An illustrated presentation about the flora (and a little about fauna and mushrooms) of northern BC including images of the landscapes, rare plants, common plants, a pseudoflower, a puzzling gap in the distribution of several species and what we are learning about the last ice age from plant DNA markers.

Speaker: Ken Marr, Curator of Botany

Live at Lunch is a monthly series where you can hear directly from curators, archivists, staff and researchers at the Royal BC Museum as well as fascinating community members and guests. No tickets are required.

Come help shape the sound of our upcoming exhibition!

We invite musicians, music lovers, and culture enthusiasts to join us for a special community gathering in anticipation of our upcoming exhibition, Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change  (opening May 2025). This exhibition explores ground-breaking and history-making moments where music played a pivotal role in social and political transformation. It will feature legendary instruments and remarkable stage outfits. 

What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano?

In 2023, Ben Miller was the artist in residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the first stand-up comedian ever selected. This was probably a terrible idea on their part.

Come watch this show where scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller explores volcanology, entomology, Hawaiian history, cats, cookies, and more. And yes, that photo is real. Ben has made people laugh in front of a burning lava lake and he is not afraid of you.

Designed for ages 8 to12

Join us Live Online with our friends at Streamable Learning!

Get up-close and personal insects in this engaging livestream. Discover the fascinating bodies and behaviors of these remarkable creatures as we delve into insect specimens from the Royal BC Museum collections. Bring your curiosity for an interactive journey into the world of insects!

Find pre and post visit resources on our Learning Portal:

Explore the Natural History gallery and find inspiration to sketch something from nature. With supplies provided and inspiration from the exhibits and specimens from our handling collection, take a moment to create your own artwork. Display it on our gallery wall, gift it to someone special, or take it home to enjoy.

Award-winning comedian Shawn O’Hara presents the uproarious Field Zoology 101. Join the infamous Dr. Bradley Q. Gooseberry as he tours you around the Natural History gallery armed with a collection of stories and lessons almost as unbelievable as his credentials. Along the way, he shares a lifetime of his ‘knowledge’ and ‘experience’, teaching you how to thrive and survive in the harrowing and hilarious world of field zoology.

Friends of the BC Archives Speaker Series 

Wanna reconnect? Tired of online dating? Nervous to put yourself out there? Join us for this exciting new series! With dating apps losing their spark, we're offering a refreshing alternative—an evening of low-pressure connections and inspiring conversations.

Step into the strange and surprising world of nature! Explore the quirky, hilarious and downright bizarre side of the natural world through interactive stations in the Natural History gallery. From animals with unusual shapes and behaviours to laugh-out-loud improv comedy, get ready to be amazed and amused by some of nature's strangest and silliest creatures.

The event features both Funny Ha Ha and Funny Peculiar stations:

By Design: A Journey Through Arts and Culture Talk Series

Don’t be fooled! Our staff will place unusual objects into displays throughout the core galleries. Some of these items don’t belong—and it’s up to you to spot the imposter.