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.

VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St

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 Vancouver, BC.

Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden Ave

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 Vancouver, BC.

On now at Smithers at the Bulkley Valley Museum

This fun travelling exhibition, created by the Royal BC Museum, explores the science and practical uses of mushrooms today, highlighting some of the most fascinating of the 3,400 known species in the province.

Please join staff for an interactive Dialogue Session about the future of the BC Archives. In this session we will explore four key themes including access, services, learning and engagement, and Indigenous reconciliation and UNDRIP Implementation. Your participation, feedback, ideas, and thoughts in these sessions are crucial to our success. We hope to see you there!

Explore the beauty of watercolour painting, inspired by the collections of the Royal BC Museum. Kids will learn about fundamental sketching techniques, selecting an animal from the Natural History Gallery to draw on paper.  Returning to the studio, we’ll breathe life into these sketches using the delicate medium of watercolours, transforming them into stunning animal portraits. The completed artworks will be displayed outside the Natural History Gallery, showcasing the creativity and skill of the artists.

For kids ages 9-12.

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.

Pride

Join us for a night of celebration and hands-on creative workshop opportunities within the Royal BC Museum's Old Town Gallery, reclaiming the space through an exploration of queer histories. Experts will share their historical knowledge and lived experiences, and you will be invited to as well in fun, playful, and surprising ways.

This event is organized with, and for, the LGBTQIA+ community, but is inclusive of allies, who are welcome and encouraged to participate

The Reach Gallery Museum
32388 Veterans Way

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 Abbotsford, BC.

Okanagan Science Centre
2704 Hwy 6
February 22, 2024 I 4:00–5:30 pm

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.

Join guest speakers Fran Morrison and Shiren Van Cooten and learn more about the diversity of Black people in BC and Canada. Many people have heard stories of how formerly enslaved people used the Underground Railroad to escape cruel bondage. They assume that’s the route by which all Black Canadians historically arrived. In reality, that is only part of the story.

The Mammoth Sale is back! From February 9 to 19, save big at the Royal BC Museum. 

Save 20–75% off storewide at the Royal Museum Shop, plus a few extra, greatly reduced, special deals and unique finds, as always. Royal BC Museum members, IMAX® Victoria passholders, and Combo Pass holders receive an additional 10% off all purchases!

There’s lots of fun to be had this Family Day at the Royal BC Museum and IMAX® Victoria.

Monday, February 19, the Royal BC Museum will be open to the public for ADMISSION BY DONATION. IMAX® Victoria will also be offering FREE entry to documentary films for children, youth, students and seniors. Dive into discover together! 

What else is happening at the museum?

This talk and dialogue creates an opportunity for a deeper dive into the connecting themes across the Winter Arts Festival artworks, from secret languages and nonhuman communication, to technology and history in public space.

The evening will start off with a keynote by the award-winning multidisciplinary artist, musician, composer and sound designer Ruby Singh, who will be discussing his latest projects of translating electronic currents of living plants and mushrooms into music. 

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

On now at POMO Museum

This event is cancelled.

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.