Exploring the theme of 'Thinking like a Scientist', experienced volunteers will be on hand in the Natural History gallery with fun and engaging activities. These stations are designed for self-guided school classes, but are open to all curious visitors.

How do scientists use observation skills to better understand the world around them? How can museum specimens further our own personal awareness of species diversity? Why does it matter so much? These stations in the gallery will help address these questions through hands-on and welcoming activities.

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 invertebrate collection and how these collections help us to learn about our province.Tours are limited to 10 people. Sign up begins 1 hour prior to the tour start time.

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 vertebrate collection and how these collections help us to learn about our province.Tours are limited to 10 people. Sign up begins 1 hour prior to the tour start time.

Exploring the theme of 'Thinking like a Historian', experienced volunteers will be on hand in the Becoming BC gallery with thought-provoking activities. These stations are designed for self-guided school classes, but are open to all curious visitors.

How do we shape our understanding of history? How can we think critically in order to responsibly engage with the past? These stations in the gallery will help address these questions through hands-on and welcoming activities.

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

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

Snapshot Tour: Join our friendly and informative guides in the lobby and embark on a special thirty-minute tour in the museum’s Gold Rush gallery. Tours are included with same-day admission or membership.

Visit the museum to learn about ancient civilizations and their customs, from written language to historical art. We'll also learn the ancient practice of mummification in a hands-on, messy kind of way.

Snapshot Tour: Join our friendly and informative guides in the lobby and embark on a special thirty-minute tour in the museum’s Gold Rush gallery. Tours are included with same-day admission or membership.

Ever wonder how scientists study biodiversity? Do you want to learn about diversity in Canada's Arctic Ocean? Join Ocean Networks Canada in the Natural History Gallery and participate in hands-on activities. This family event is open to all museum visitors.

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 vertebrate collection and how these collections help us to learn about our province.Tours are limited to 10 people. Sign up begins 1 hour prior to the tour start time.

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

The Southern Vancouver Island Heritage Fair is a diverse display of Canada’s heritage as seen through the eyes of student inquiry projects. The fair helps to heighten awareness of cultural heritage, celebrates diversity and creates a dynamic learning environment for students and museum visitors alike.

A Collaborative Inquiry Project, temporarily on display in the Natural History Gallery

Grade 4 Glenlyon Norfolk students have been researching wildlife near to their school. Working with local naturalist Jacques Sirois and local artist Linda Mercer, they have created artwork based on their research and will share to museum visitors their creations and findings.   

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

Exploring the theme of 'Thinking like a Scientist', experienced volunteers will be on hand in the Natural History gallery with fun and engaging activities. These stations are designed for self-guided school classes, but are open to all curious visitors.

How do scientists use observation skills to better understand the world around them? How can museum specimens further our own personal awareness of species diversity? Why does it matter so much? These stations in the gallery will help address these questions through hands-on and welcoming activities.

Exploring the theme of 'Thinking like a Historian', experienced volunteers will be on hand in the Becoming BC gallery with thought-provoking activities. These stations are designed for self-guided school classes, but are open to all curious visitors.

How do we shape our understanding of history? How can we think critically in order to responsibly engage with the past? These stations in the gallery will help address these questions through hands-on and welcoming activities.

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

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

Visit the museum to learn about ancient civilizations and their customs, from written language to historical art. We'll also learn the ancient practice of mummification in a hands-on, messy kind of way.