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Becoming BC Tour July 28, 2017
Museum Highlights Tour July 29, 2017
Natural History Tour July 29, 2017
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Learning Portal
A place for learners of all ages to explore BC's rich history.
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Will there be increasing numbers of Great White Sharks? Time will tell.
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The Louvar and Finescale Triggerfish caught here in 2014 arrived here when the eastern North Pacific was unusually warm.
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June 29, 2017
Endangered species go on tour to northeastern BC June 16, 2017
Celebrate with the Royal BC Museum this July BC Archives
BC Archives
Whether you’re visiting in person or online, the BC Archives will broaden your understanding of BC’s rich history.
Heiltsuk Mask
pre-1893 | Selected by Dr. Martha Black
Kwagu’ł Curtain
pre-1955 | Selected by Dr. Martha Black
Tsilhqot’in Basket
pre-1914 | Selected by Dr. Martha Black
Coast Salish Robe
pre-1852 | Selected by Dr. Martha Black.
Ditidaht painted curtain
1986 | Selected by Dr. Martha Black.
Haida Box
1971 | Selected by Dr Martha Black
Kispiox Village
1912 | Selected by Don Bourdon
Quw’utsun’ Spindle Whorl
pre-1912 | Selected by Dr. Martha Black
Shop
Shop
Finely crafted and unique, intriguing and informative gifts and books. The Royal Museum Shop is operated by the Royal BC Museum Foundation
Emily Carr
Emily Carr
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