Insect bodies and behaviours have a lot to teach us. Join us as we look closely at some insect specimens from the Royal BC Museum collections. Bring your curiosity for this interactive investigation into the world of Insects!
Grades 3 to 5
Pre and post visit resources: https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/playlist/investigating-insects/
NEPDEP: Live from the Salish Sea
Join us in person to talk to researchers from the Northeast Pacific Deepsea Exploration Project (NEPDEP) live from their ship on the open ocean.
This "Ship2Shore" session will livestream footage from underwater submersibles, explore the vessel and provide the opportunity to have questions answered by researchers from Oceans Networks Canada and research staff from the Royal BC Museum.
Can't make it in person? You can also join a live Zoom Webinar
Bust out your scrunchies, flannel, and baggy jeans—it’s time to party like it’s 1999! Step back into the ultimate era of neon, mixtapes, and iconic pop culture at this totally rad 90s-themed After Hours event. From throwback tunes to nostalgic games, this night is all about celebrating the decade that gave us Tamagotchis, dial-up internet, and the Macarena.
Visit the Royal BC Museum table at this special CRD Parks Event at East Sooke Park! Spend the day looking at raptor specimens and learn why hawks, vultures, owls and more are important.
Main event will be held at the picnic shelter off the Aylard Farm parking lot. 600 m to picnic shelter and back to parking lot via a smooth gravel trail with a slight incline. Please visit CRD's Facebook event page for more info.
Experience the spirit of the One Wave Gathering, where Pacific and Indigenous communities unite to celebrate climate resilience. Dive into vibrant Talanoa sessions, unforgettable performances by local Indigenous and South Pacific artists, and immersive displays of art and artifacts illustrating stories of Pacific Indigenous resilience.
Join us for an intimate storytelling experience inside historic Helmcken House, one of British Columbia's oldest residences.
As part of The Story Collection series, this site-specific event invites you to walk through the historic home while storytellers share personal tales inspired by themes of memory, place and belonging. Set against the backdrop of rooms that have witnessed generations of life, these stories will explore how the places we inhabit shape who we become. Each room becomes a stage, each story a bridge between past and present.
Drop the needle, tune in and turn it up. Needle Drop is a collective vinyl listening series hosted in the gallery of Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change.
Each session features records spun by special guests, followed by open dialogue on the social and political movements that shaped - and were shaped by - the music. Whether it's protest anthems, underground grooves or revolutionary rhythms, we'll gather to listen deeply and talk boldly about the soundtracks of change.
Come to vibe, reflect and join the conversation.
Learn the history, customs, and tradition behind the celebration of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Instructor Jessica Yue will first perform Chinese Fan, Ribbon, Lantern Classic dance and then teach some traditional hand movements to perform with Moon music.
UNESCO International Geodiversity Day is a worldwide celebration, bringing people together each year to promote the many aspects of geodiversity.
This free, fun-filled day features guest exhibitors, speakers and interactives for the geodiversity enthusiasts of all ages!
Every time we add a native plant to our garden, we improve the ability of our garden to support ecological interactions and support landscape connectivity. For example, by supplying the host plants for caterpillars we aid in pollinator recovery and also support birds which depend on those caterpillars. Thus, over time we can transition our gardens from areas of low ecological integrity to high integrity.
Drop the needle, tune in and turn it up. Needle Drop is a collective vinyl listening series hosted in the gallery of Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change.
Each session features records spun by special guests, followed by open dialogue on the social and political movements that shaped - and were shaped by - the music. Whether it's protest anthems, underground grooves or revolutionary rhythms, we'll gather to listen deeply and talk boldly about the soundtracks of change.
Come to vice, reflect and join the conversation.
October is the time to celebrate bats! Learn how we depend on bats and how you can help these amazing flying mammals. Join a Royal BC Museum educator for this special online program with NatureKids BC. See bat specimens up close, learn what they do in the winter and practice using your bat wings in a fun activity. Watch the recorded program later from our video library on Youtube.
The Hidden Journals: A Coast Salish family story
An informative presentation in the conference hall by Xálikwium (Wade Baker) and Mary Tasi about their book titled The Hidden Journals that presents the authors' trail of research.
All ages welcome.
Connection at your own pace, no swiping required!
Looking to meet new queer folks IRL? Want to build your flirting confidence, make friends, or maybe (just maybe) spark something more? This isn’t speed dating—it’s all about low-pressure connections, inspiring conversations, and way more fun.
Magic at the Museum brings close-up magic to the historic parlour of Helmcken House for an enchanting evening of wonder. Experience the rare delight of parlour magic performed in an actual Victoria parlour - within one of British Columbia's oldest homes.
Dave Morris, Andrew Brimstone and special guests perform sleight-of-hand, mentalism and more in an up-close, unforgettable setting. Discover the art of illusion where history and magic intertwine, creating moments of astonishment within walls that hold their own mysteries.
Join museum educators as they lead us through a Halloween tour of our handling collection and bust some myths about animals we connect with Halloween. Are bats really spooky? Do spiders creep you out? We all have different feelings about the animals we share our world with find out why we should have respect and appreciation for the fascinating animals of Halloween! Time for Q&A in this interactive live session.
Grades K-2
Join Royal the BC Museum human history collections manager for an exploration of photographs related to British Columbia. We’ll look at these photographs from BC Archives as primary sources, as evidence from the past, and learn how to examine and infer information from them. Bring your curiosity and your observational skills.
Grades 4-7
Pre and post visit resources: https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/pathways/reading-photographs/?view=teach
Join a Royal BC Museum human history collections manager for an exploration of photographs related to British Columbia. We’ll look at these photographs from BC Archives as primary sources, as evidence from the past, and learn how to examine and infer information from them. Bring your curiosity and your observational skills.
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.
Colourful Business proves that business does not have to be boring. The third annual Colourful Business Expo displays the innovation and vitality of Victoria's Indigenous, Black, and immigrant entrepreneurs. Browse displays and listen to live music throughout the afternoon.
Colourful Business is a project of the Kulea Culture Society, Royal BC Museum, Indigenous Prosperity Centre, BC Black History Awareness Society, REP Here in Canada, Victoria Foundation, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, the City of Victoria, and the Government of Canada.
