Love is in the air! Create a heartfelt valentine for someone special to brighten their day. All the supplies provided.

Friends of the BC Archives Speaker Series

Rock art, including pictographs (paintings) and petroglyphs (carvings), is found throughout British Columbia in every First Nations territory. Wherever it appears, rock art is created with deep consideration of specific places and circumstances.

Black History Month Fashion Show

In partnership with the University of Victoria and the Royal BC Museum, the BC Black History Awareness Society presents an evening of history, culture and fashion. Students, families and others will model African prints from local designers while Black history radio capsules created by students in the French and Francophone Studies section of the School of Languages, Linguistics and Culture at the University of Victoria will play. 

On now at Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives

As we enter the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032), to draw global attention to the critical situation of many Indigenous languages and to mobilize stakeholders and resources for their preservation, revitalization and promotion, we invite you to learn more about the state of Indigenous languages in BC in this ground-breaking interactive exhibition.

A workshop in collaboration with Xchanges Gallery and Studios

Designed for ages 9 to 12

Join us Live Online with our friends at Streamable Learning!

In 1858, the discovery of gold in the Fraser River transformed what is now known as British Columbia into a magnet for hopeful miners from around the world. Each gold seeker was driven by powerful forces that pushed them from their homelands and dreams that pulled them to this new and unfamiliar land. The impact of the gold rush on British Columbia was profound and enduring.

What can we learn about Emily Carr by studying the different artists and landscapes that inspired her? 

Speaker: Kiera Bandy, former heritage interpreter at Emily Carr House and current undergraduate student 

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. 

Originally started by London blogger Mar Dixon, Museum Selfie Day has become a global phenomenon. Celebrate this special day by snapping a selfie in your favorite exhibit and sharing your Royal BC Museum experience. Post your photo with #MuseumSelfieDay and tag us to show your unique perspective and celebrate the stories that inspire you. We can’t wait to see the museum through your lens!

We provide the paper, pens, envelopes, and even the stamps—you bring the words. Visit our letter-writing station and reconnect with the lost art of letter writing. Whether it’s a thank-you note to a loved one or a message to your local representative, your letter might even become part of history one day.

Community Days are back at the Royal BC Museum!

From January 6–12, enjoy admission-by-donation and explore the galleries.

The museum will re-open to the public on January 2, 2025 at 10 AM.

To learn more about the hours of operation visit our hours page.

Step through the doors of the oldest house in British Columbia still on its original site and experience what Christmas was like in Victoria more than 100 years ago. Decorations, music and first-hand accounts will take you back to Christmas past. 

Step through the doors of the oldest house in British Columbia still on its original site and experience what Christmas was like in Victoria more than 100 years ago. Decorations, music and first-hand accounts will take you back to Christmas past. 

The museum will re-open to the public on December 26, 2024 at 10 AM.

To learn more about the hours of operation visit our hours page.

Step through the doors of the oldest house in British Columbia still on its original site and experience what Christmas was like in Victoria more than 100 years ago. Decorations, music and first-hand accounts will take you back to Christmas past. 

The stones at Stonehenge were shaped and set up to frame the summer and winter solst

Step through the doors of the oldest house in British Columbia still on its original site and experience what Christmas was like in Victoria more than 100 years ago. Decorations, music and first-hand accounts will take you back to Christmas past. 

The stones at Stonehenge were shaped and set up to frame the summer and winter solst

Deep Discoveries from the 2024 Northeast Pacific Deep-Sea Exploration Expedition

Join us for a 30-minute guided tour Natural History gallery, where British Columbia’s rich and diverse natural heritage comes to life. This tour will take you on a journey through time and across the varied landscapes of the province.

Step back into the Ice Age and meet our iconic Woolly Mammoth. See the largest elk in North America in the forest diorama and listen to the sounds of the crashing waves of the coastline in the seashore diorama.