
Modernization
Learn more about government’s intention to modernize the museum to protect our historic holdings and provide better access to our collections.
Listen, sing and laugh with Shoshana Litman, a spirited local storyteller who delights audiences of all ages with fun, inspirational stories and songs. Stop by one of our galleries throughout the afternoon for some engaging storytelling in a unique environment:
Old Town Majestic Theatre 1PM & 2:30PM
Join museum educators in person (or online) and learn how you can access and use the many online, onsite and outreach resources your provincial museum has to offer. You’ll leave this interactive workshop:
Museum of North Vancouver
115 Esplanade West
Join us for a community conversation to explore the future of the Royal BC Museum. Together, we will discuss how the museum can be responsive, representative, welcoming, and inclusive for all visitors.
Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the themes that were emphasized in earlier dialogue. Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives.
Light refreshments will be served.
Join us for a virtual community conversation to explore the future of the Royal BC Museum. Together, we will discuss how the museum can be responsive, representative, welcoming, and inclusive for all visitors.
Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the themes that were emphasized in earlier dialogue. Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives.
A confirmation email will be sent to you with a zoom link to participate once you register.
Join us this Valentine's Day as Charles Ross (One Man Star Wars, LoTR, Batman) and Lisa Hebden tackle the greatest romantic comedy ever: the intrigue, dancing, proposals, lace (did we mention the lace?) are given the one man once-over. We hope to see you rolling in the aisles (not Jane Austen rolling in her grave).
This performance takes place in Old Town in the Royal BC Museum.
Love is in the air, and in the forest, and ocean and all around us! Come and make fun Valentine's cards for someone special using animal love puns and learn how different animals court. Join us on the 2nd floor.
Penticton Museum and Archives
785 Main St
Join us for a virtual information session where we will share the many ways you can add your input to create a reimagined museum. We will answer any questions you may have about the process and share information about our engagement efforts.
A confirmation email will be sent to you with a zoom link to participate once you register.
A storytelling workshop presented by Jennifer Ferris.
Our lives are full of the seeds of great stories; let your stories bloom by joining the quest to find meaning, wisdom, love and connection.
All Native Basketball Tournament
Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Arena
1000 McBride St
February 11, 2024 I 8:30 am–3:30 pm
Join us for a 30–40 minute walking tour to dive deeper into the key theme of buildings, spaces and facilities and the various options for the physical downtown museum site. During this interactive tour we will go behind the scenes, answer any clarifying questions, and discuss the infrastructure challenges and opportunities facing the provincial museum. This tour takes place both indoors and doors so please dress accordingly. Note that this tour goes behind-the-scenes and may be challenging for those with accessibility needs. Please let us know at sign-up so we can answer any questions.
Join us for a 30–40 minute walking tour to dive deeper into the key theme of buildings, spaces and facilities and the various options for the physical downtown museum site. During this interactive tour we will go behind the scenes, answer any clarifying questions, and discuss the infrastructure challenges and opportunities facing the provincial museum. This tour takes place both indoors and doors so please dress accordingly. Note that this tour goes behind-the-scenes and may be challenging for those with accessibility needs. Please let us know at sign-up so we can answer any questions.
Douglas J Husband Discovery Centre
4450 Clarence Taylor Crescent
Join us for a community conversation to explore the future of the Royal BC Museum. Together, we will discuss how the museum can be responsive, representative, welcoming, and inclusive for all visitors.
Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the themes that were emphasized in earlier dialogue. Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives. This interactive session takes place in Delta, BC.
Join us for a community conversation to explore the future of the Royal BC Museum. Together, we will discuss how the museum can be responsive, representative, welcoming, and inclusive for all visitors.
Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the themes that were emphasized in earlier dialogue. Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives.
Light refreshments will be served.
Join us for a community conversation to explore the future of the Royal BC Museum. Together, we will discuss how the museum can be responsive, representative, welcoming, and inclusive for all visitors.
Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the themes that were emphasized in earlier dialogue. Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives.
Light refreshments will be served.
Sensory-sensitive screening of Humpback Whales intended for guests who find the immersive IMAX® experience prohibitive. In addition to low lighting and low volume throughout, doors will be left open and movement and discussion during the film will not be restricted. This film is in 2D, no special glasses required. Theatre capacity will be reduced to 75 seats.
Museum of Surrey
17710 56a Ave
Join us for a community conversation to explore the future of the Royal BC Museum and how museums across the province can be more responsive, representative, welcoming, and inclusive for all visitors.
Through a collaborative process, we will dive deeper into the key themes and questions museums are exploring as they evolve along with our society. Our intention is to engage actively, welcome feedback, build meaningful relationships, and hear from diverse voices and perspectives. This interactive session takes place in Surrey, BC.
Kelowna Art Gallery
1315 Water St
We want to hear from you! Please join us for a community conversation to explore the future of the Royal BC Museum and how museums across the province can be more responsive, representative, welcoming, and inclusive for all visitors.
Maple Ridge Library
Fraser Room
22470 Dewdney Truck Road
Join us for a community conversation to explore the future of the Royal BC Museum and how museums across the province can be more responsive, representative, welcoming, and inclusive for all visitors.
Please join staff for an Information Session about the future of the BC Archives. In this session we will introduce the engagement plan to collect feedback from the archival community that will help shape the future of the BC Archives. We will go over the themes we are seeking feedback on, the dates of our dialogue sessions, and how you can add your voice.