Ya Little Animal

New Saturday morning workshop series for early and young learners! Dive into the world of small (and often adorable) animals and our connection to them through hands-on activities and adventures within the galleries. Join us each week for a new adventure.

Join us on the second Thursday of the month for themed events and activities for adults. Drinks and light fare are available for purchase. Events are limited to designated galleries and are not museum-wide.

On the Homefront

Get into the swing of life on the homefront with all of its rations, precautions and style. Events take place in Old Town, Modern History gallery.

For select adult-focused events this year, we will be providing childminding as a support for families. The childminding will be hosted in the Royal BC Museum’s Learning Centre, and the activities will be related in an age-appropriate way to the theme of the adult event. 

Registration required, designed for kids 3–10.

Parallel Play is available for:

Museum Happy Hour events

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 entomology collection (insects) and how these collections help us to learn about our province.Tours are limited to 10 people. Sign up begins at the information desk in the main lobby one hour prior to the tour start time.

Destination Canada has identified these amazing tours as a Canadian Signature Experience.

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 mammal collection and how these collections help us to learn about our province.Tours are limited to 10 people. Sign up begins at the information desk in the main lobby one hour prior to the tour start time.

Destination Canada has identified these amazing tours as a Canadian Signature Experience.

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

Join Provincial Carillonneur Rosemary Laing as she plays a recital of remembrance following the Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the Provincial Legislature.

Bring the whole family and join us every Sunday for exploration, excitement and family fun.

Playful explorations continue within the Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises exhibition.

This event will take place on the 2nd floor, in and around the Maya exhibition.

ONCE WELL BELOVED: Remembering a British Columbia Great War Sacrifice

Join author Michael Sasges, retired journalist and former director of the Nicola Valley Museum, as he tells us of 12 men from the Nicola Valley who died soldiering in the First World War. Through them, we will meet the men, women and children of this distinctly British Columbian community.
 

The book will be availabe for purchase at this event. 

Join us the first Wednesday (usually) of the month to find out what's happening at the museum and archives. 

Boeing on the British Columbia Home Front

Paul Ferguson, human history collection manager, will present the story of Boeing in BC, their vital World War II effort  and their impacts on the community of Chilliwack during their time in the Fraser Valley. 

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

Bring the whole family and join us every Sunday for exploration, excitement and family fun.

Playful explorations continue within the Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises exhibition.

This event will take place on the 2nd floor, in and around the Maya exhibition.

The third annual Indigenous symposium is a two-day workshop that includes three hands-on sessions facilitated by Indigenous artists, focusing on traditional beadwork, Coast Salish knitting and cedar weaving. (Sold Out)

Waitlist for Workshop

Workshop Schedule (registration required)

Saturday November 2^nd

Bring the whole family and join us every Sunday for exploration, excitement and family fun.

Animals can be quite tricky as they strive to survive. We’ll learn all about what they do and how they do it.

We are thrilled to announce the return of Victoria’s most anticipated Halloween party, Night Shift. Experience an evening filled with incredible costumes, live music, DJ’s, special performances, photo-opts and so much more! Get decked out and invite your friends for a party like no other.

Educator Professional Development

The Greater Victoria Public Library, Pacific Opera Victoria, the Maritime Museum of British Columbia and the Royal BC Museum are pleased to offer a free day of professional development. Each institution will have experts on hand to provide educators with practical tools and ideas they can use in the classroom or in the community.

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 entomology collection (insects) and how these collections help us to learn about our province.Tours are limited to 10 people. Sign up begins at the information desk in the main lobby one hour prior to the tour start time.

Destination Canada has identified these amazing tours as a Canadian Signature Experience.

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 mammal collection and how these collections help us to learn about our province.Tours are limited to 10 people. Sign up begins at the information desk in the main lobby one hour prior to the tour start time.

Destination Canada has identified these amazing tours as a Canadian Signature Experience.

Guest Speaker: Dr. Patricia Roy, professor emeritus of History at the University of Victoria