Please join us as we embark on a Phase 1 of this important community engagement journey across the province that will help shape the modernization of the Royal BC Museum.

Light refreshments will be served.

Please sign-up at your earliest convenience; space is limited. RSVP is required to attend dialogue sessions.

Due to flight disruptions, CEO Alicia Dubois will not make it back to Victoria in time tomorrow for this session at 1:00 pm She was due back earlier this week but unfortunately her flights continue to be cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage you to sign up for a future session.

Live at Lunch is a monthly series where you can hear directly from curators, archivists, staff and researchers at the Royal BC Museum as well as fascinating community members and guests. 

Wilson Duff: Visionary Provincial Anthropologist

We provide the paper, pens, envelopes and even the stamps—you write the letter.

Father Christmas is back for a short visit and is inviting guests to sit for heartwarming holiday photos in the front room of historic Helmcken House.  See the good doctor's former parlor as it would have looked during the height of the Victoria era while you sit for a pic with old Saint Nick.

Photographs and visits with Father Christmas are by appointment* only. Your visit includes a photo with Father Christmas in Helmcken House, time to visit the historic house and a digital photo sent to the email provided.

The Pandora Chorus is a non-auditioned indie pop rock choir, founded in 2015 by director Glenna Garramone. They make music and harmony together in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

The Pandora Chorus will be singing songs from their Fall session, including songs by Dua Lipa, Imogen Heap, Fleetwood Mac, Maggie Rogers, and more. Accompanied on keyboard by Chris Van Sickle.

Join us for this free performance in the main lobby of the museum.

Father Christmas is back for a short visit and is inviting guests to sit for heartwarming holiday photos in the front room of historic Helmcken House.  See the good doctor's former parlor as it would have looked during the height of the Victoria era while you sit for a pic with old Saint Nick.

Photographs and visits with Father Christmas are by appointment* only. Your visit includes a photo with Father Christmas in Helmcken House, time to visit the historic house and a digital photo sent to the email provided.

A Special (Digital) Visit from Father Christmas

Father Christmas is making a special visit to the Royal BC Museum this season, and you can join with him digitally through this festive RBCM @ Home (Kids) session.

We'll learn a little bit about Father Christmas through stories of his life and adventures he has had. For those joining on Zoom, after we end the recording of the session, you'll be invited up on the screen with Father Christmas for a photo. This portion is optional.

Father Christmas is back for a short visit and is inviting guests to sit for heartwarming holiday photos in the front room of historic Helmcken House.  See the good doctor's former parlor as it would have looked during the height of the Victoria era while you sit for a pic with old Saint Nick.

Photographs and visits with Father Christmas are by appointment* only. Your visit includes a photo with Father Christmas in Helmcken House, time to visit the historic house and a digital photo sent to the email provided.

Father Christmas is back for a short visit and is inviting guests to sit for heartwarming holiday photos in the front room of historic Helmcken House.  See the good doctor's former parlor as it would have looked during the height of the Victoria era while you sit for a pic with old Saint Nick.

Photographs and visits with Father Christmas are by appointment* only. Your visit includes a photo with Father Christmas in Helmcken House, time to visit the historic house and a digital photo sent to the email provided. 

Gather under the Netherlands Centennial Carillon with your fellow singers, family and friends for a one-of-a-kind carolling party. The carillon will be played by Provincial Carillonneur Rosemary Laing and the Newcombe Choir will be gathered below to lead the carol singing. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served to make the season bright.

Looking for a unique shopping experience in time for the holidays?

Visit the Indigenous Artists Winter Market, on December 2 and 3 from 10 AM to 4 PM, in Clifford Carl Hall on the ground floor of the Royal BC Museum. Find beautiful bespoke pieces and speak with the artists who craft them.

Free admission, food and drinks are available for purchase. 

Looking for a unique shopping experience in time for the holidays?

Visit the Indigenous Artists Winter Market, on December 2 and 3 from 10 AM to 4 PM, in Clifford Carl Hall on the ground floor of the Royal BC Museum. Find beautiful bespoke pieces and speak with the artists who craft them.

Free admission, food and drinks are available for purchase. 

After Hours
Join us for a new all-ages series designed to welcome you to the museum after everyone else has gone home.

Climate Change Curious
This After Hours event will take a closer look at our climate change gallery.

Explore how the collections and research of the museum are relevant to climate change with curator of vertebrates Gavin Hanke, collection manager of botany Heidi Guest and collection manager of paleontology Derek Larson.

Join author Deborah Kerbel and illustrator Aimee van Drimmelen as they talk about their new picture book, The Late, Great Endlings (Orca Book Publishers).

Event hosted by: Friends of the BC Archives

Guest Speaker: Maycira Costa

Grades 6-9 | Royal BC Museum presents Remembering World War I - Nov 10, 2022 9:10am Pacific Time

Try a digital program. Register for free here: https://streamablelearning.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-kFSTeviTn-o90dF…

During this Halloween weekend, join us in the Natural History gallery for fun bat activities. Our furry, flying friends are a star animal of Halloween, and during this drop-in event you'll learn why. Search for bats in the gallery, look closely at bat specimens, make your own bat button, and much more. 

Feel free to dress-up in your Halloween costume (both kids and adults) during your visit, but no matter what, everyone will come away with both a trick and a treat. 

During this Halloween weekend, join us in the Natural History gallery for fun bat activities. Our furry, flying friends are a star animal of Halloween, and during this drop-in event you'll learn why. Search for bats in the gallery, look closely at bat specimens, make your own bat button, and much more. 

Feel free to dress-up in your Halloween costume (both kids and adults) during your visit, but no matter what, everyone will come away with both a trick and a treat. 

Grades K-2 | Royal BC Museum presents Creep, Crawl, and Slither - Oct 28, 2022 9:10am Pacific Time

Try a digital program. Register for free here: https://streamablelearning.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iUlEzV8_RtebQYKrMOitgw