Live Online

Join us for Live Online where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the museum. Explore our fascinating collections, meet our passionate staff and ask questions in real time. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, or just curious about the museum, we have something for everyone.

Each Live Online is 30 to 45 minutes and is livestreamed on Zoom.

Don’t miss a thing. Visit our YouTube channel for past Live Online livestreams and check out our library full of other fascinating videos.

Upcoming Events:

a man holds a jar with a snake specimen inside
October 30, 2024 - 10:10am to 11:50am
Free

Designed for ages 4 to 8

Join us Live Online with our friends at Streamable Learning!

Some arthropods are equipped with wings and antennae, and the number and arrangement of these body parts can help you identify whether an animal is an…

a man holds a jar with a snake specimen inside
October 31, 2024 - 1:00pm to 1:45pm
Free

Designed for all ages

Join us Live Online with our friends at Streamable Learning!

Some arthropods are equipped with wings and antennae, and the number and arrangement of these body parts can help you identify whether an animal is an…

November 7, 2024 - 9:10am to 9:50am
Free

Designed for ages 9 to 13

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Meet Paul Ferguson, History Collections Manager, for an intriguing exploration of historical photographs and the stories they tell. Discover how to…

November 7, 2024 - 1:15pm to 2:00pm
Free

Designed for all ages

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Meet Paul Ferguson, History Collections Manager at the Royal BC Museum, for an intriguing exploration of historical photographs and the stories they tell…

November 21, 2024 - 10:10am to 10:50am
Free

Designed for ages 8 to 11

Discover the spindle whorl, a significant Indigenous tool and technology used by First Nations' peoples in what is now known as British Columbia. In this program, meet Steven, Indigenous Learning Program Developer who will share and discuss the cultural…

close up of a bear face with eyes closed
December 11, 2024 - 10:10am to 10:50am
Free

Designed for ages 4 to 9

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Mammals have developed a variety of strategies to survive the harsh winter months. Some stockpile food during the summer and rely on their thick, fuzzy coats to stay warm. Others migrate to milder…

close up of a bear face with eyes closed
December 11, 2024 - 1:30pm to 2:15pm
Free

Designed for ages 4 to 9

Join us Live Online with our friends at Streamable Learning!

Mammals have developed a variety of strategies to survive the harsh winter months. Some stockpile food during the summer and rely on their thick, fuzzy coats to stay warm. Others migrate to milder…

gold nuggets around and in a pan
January 22, 2025 - 11:10am to 11:50am
Free

Designed for ages 9 to 12

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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…

side angle of a reconstructed woolly mammoth
February 18, 2025 - 9:10am to 9:50am
Free

Designed for ages 6 to 10

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Our learning team experts will dive into the fascinating world of the Ice Age and the Woolly Mammoths that roamed it. Through images, videos, and…

March 12, 2025 - 11:10am to 11:50am
Free

Designed for ages 8 to12

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Get up-close and personal insects in this engaging livestream. Discover the fascinating bodies and behaviors of these remarkable creatures as we delve into insect specimens from the Royal BC…

April 30, 2025 - 10:10am to 10:50am
Free

Designed for ages 4 to 8

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Explore how dinosaurs used their bodies to thrive in their habitats millions of years ago. By examining plant and dinosaur fossils, we will uncover…

museum forest diorama
May 22, 2025 - 11:10am to 11:50am
Free

Designed for ages 4 to 9

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Plants and animals possess unique features and behaviors, known as adaptations, that help them survive and thrive in their environments. Join us for a…