On now at Vernon 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.

On now at Smithers at the Bulkley Valley Museum

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 now at Sidney Museum

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.

Join one of our educators on a guided walking tour of our Native Plant Garden! Learn about our plant neighbors here on the BC coast and Indigenous uses. About 8 different plants will be highlighted.

Meet at the bottom of the escalator in the main lobby. Note that this tour takes place outside rain or shine, please prepare for the weather accordingly.

Join us for a 30-minute guided tour and uncover some of the highlights and hidden gems of the Natural History Gallery.

Natural History tours meet at the top of the escalator on the second floor.

Join members of the Victoria Centre Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Science Venture, University of Victoria and others as they present amazing astronomical activities for all ages.

Activities throughout the day include:

Join Pacific Opera Victoria as they take over the Royal BC Museum galleries. You'll find Camila Montefusco and Nicole Ross in unexpected spaces, sharing with us the joy of opera. 

Schedule:

2PM & 3PM   Stonehenge exhibition gallery

2:20PM & 3:20PM Natural History Gallery

2:40PM & 3:40PM Old Town

Performance time is approximately 10 minutes in each location. 

Join us for a FREE livestream with our friends at the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration and Ontario’s Royal Botanical Gardens. Explore wetland habitats and amphibians with us 11 am Pacific time (2pm Eastern time for our friends in Ontario).

May is Asian Heritage month. Join members of the Urasenke Tankokai Victoria Association as they demonstrate the Japanese tea ceremony (Chado- The Way of Tea). Urasenke has long been active in promoting worldwide understanding and appreciation of chado. The four principles of chado are Wa (Harmony), Kei (Respect), Sei (Purity), and Jaku (tranquility).

Join us for a 30-minute guided tour and uncover some of the highlights and hidden gems of the Natural History Gallery. 

Join one of our educators on a guided walking tour of our Native Plant Garden! Learn about our plant neighbors here on the BC coast and Indigenous uses. About 8 different plants will be highlighted.

Meet at the bottom of the escalator in the main lobby. Note that this tour takes place outside rain or shine, please prepare for the weather accordingly.

RBCM on the road.

If you are in Prince George, please stop by our community engagement table at The Exploration Place. The Community Engagement team will be on hand to answer questions and listen to ideas about the future of the Royal BC Museum. We will also have fun objects and specimens to look at.

RBCM on the road.

If you are in Smithers, please stop by our community engagement table during the Smithers 7th Annual Pride Event. We'll be joining our friends from the Bulkley Valley Museum and the Smithers Public Library during the event. The RBCM Community Engagement team will be on hand to answer questions and listen to ideas about the future of the Royal BC Museum. We will also have fun objects and specimens to look at.

Please stop by our community engagement table at the Folktoria Festival in Centennial Square in Victoria. The Community Engagement team will be on hand to answer questions and listen to ideas about the future of the Royal BC Museum. We will also have interesting objects to look at and activities to take part in.

RBCM on the road.

If you are in Kitimat, please stop by our community engagement table at the Kitimat Public Library. The Community Engagement team will be on hand to answer questions and listen to ideas about the future of the Royal BC Museum. We will also have fun objects and specimens to look at.

The Royal BC Museum is celebrating Ocean Week Victoria!

Come check out our Sea Otter specimen and tidepool and transport yourself to the exposed beaches of the West Coast of Vancouver Island in our ocean diorama. Feel how dense a Sea Otter’s fur is, learn the differences between Sea and River otters, and check out the live intertidal animals in our tidepool.

This series is part of Ocean Week Victoria, a week-long celebration of our big, blue backyard! For more events around Victoria, check here.

Come meet your ocean neighbours!

As part of Ocean Week Victoria, we are highlighting various Salish Sea habitats and animals that live there, in the Natural History Gallery for a limited time.  Discover some of the over 3000 marine animal species that call our surrounding ocean home and why it is so important to protect them. This tour will start in the 2nd floor lobby, at the top of the escalator.