Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. Visit the wood-cobbled streets lined with festive garlands and see the shops decked with seasonal finery

Sometimes the smallest creatures can have the biggest impact. Dive into the world of teeny tiny plankton and other micro-organisms to learn how their existence is crucial to our own lives and the lives of other land and marine animals.

Snapshot Tour: Join our friendly and informative guides in the lobby and embark on a special thirty-minute tour in the museum’s Gold Rush gallery. Tours are included with same-day admission or membership.

Snapshot Tour: Join our friendly and informative guides in the lobby and embark on a special thirty-minute tour in the museum’s Gold Rush gallery. Tours are included with same-day admission or membership.

Save up to 50% on selected merchandise. Your purchases support the Royal BC Museum.

Royal BC Museum members and IMAX pass holders receive 20% off all purchases during this sale.

Contact: 250-356-0505

Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. Visit the wood-cobbled streets lined with festive garlands and see the shops decked with seasonal finery

This event is part of the Stories at Helmcken House series, where experienced tellers delight audiences of all ages with folktales, myths, legends and personal stories from around the world.

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See for yourself where we usually keep those jars, boxes and bins and experience the working environment of our talented researchers and staff. This tour will focus on our vertebrate collection and how these collections help us to learn about our province.Tours are limited to 10 people. Sign up begins 1 hour prior to the tour start time.

Feature Length Tour: Join our friendly and informative guides in the lobby and embark on a special one-hour tour in the museum’s natural history galleries. Tours are included with same-day admission or membership.

Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. Visit the wood-cobbled streets lined with festive garlands and see the shops decked with seasonal finery

Save up to 50% on selected merchandise. Your purchases support the Royal BC Museum.

Royal BC Museum members and IMAX pass holders receive 20% off all purchases during this sale.

Contact: 250-356-0505

Feature Length Tour: Join our friendly and informative guides in the lobby and embark on a special one-hour tour in the museum’s natural history galleries. Tours are included with same-day admission or membership.

Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. Visit the wood-cobbled streets lined with festive garlands and see the shops decked with seasonal finery

Save up to 50% on selected merchandise. Your purchases support the Royal BC Museum.

Royal BC Museum members and IMAX pass holders receive 20% off all purchases during this sale.

Contact: 250-356-0505

Our format for November is inspired by pub quizzes. The November 16 event will combine general museum trivia and a focus on the BC Archives collection.  Maximum team size is six people and there will be a prize for the winning team. 

Drinks and light fare available for purchase. The event will be held in the Natural History gallery. 

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Join our friendly and informative guides and embark on a special sixty-minute tour in the museum’s modern history galleries. Tours are free with same-day admission or membership.

Save up to 50% on selected merchandise. Your purchases support the Royal BC Museum.

Royal BC Museum members and IMAX pass holders receive 20% off all purchases during this sale.

Contact: 250-356-0505

Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. Visit the wood-cobbled streets lined with festive garlands and see the shops decked with seasonal finery

See for yourself where we usually keep those jars, boxes and bins, and experience the working environment of our talented researchers and staff. Tours are limited to 10 people. Sign up begins one hour prior to the tour start time at the Information Desk on the main floor.

This tour will focus on our Entomology collection and the wonderful world of insects.